Charles N. Smith
TURBOFAB
Cypress
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Oversaw maintenance of automation and robotics systems with 10+ years in manufacturing. Led welding projects in oil refineries for 3 years. Directed production teams in automated environments for over 7 years. Managed hands-on support for genesis robots and vectis automation robots, ensuring operational efficiency. Championed robotic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair processes. Initiated preventive maintenance and optimization strategies for robotic systems. Guided support for robotic welding cells, interpreting blueprints and technical specifications to improve outcomes. Diagnosed equipment faults to increase system reliability. Promoted safe automated operations through rigorous compliance with lockout/tagout and machine guarding protocols.
Work History
Welder/Robot Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Support production equipment reliability by maintaining welding equipment and assisting with mobile robot Rover, Fanuc, and ABB Robotics operations, troubleshooting, and safe use in a manufacturing environment.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, cut lists, and technical specifications to support accurate setup, material preparation, and quality execution.
- Plan work sequences, verify measurements, organize materials, and support robotic workflow efficiency to minimize delays in welding and automated production processes.
- Adjust setup practices based on material type and welding procedure requirements to support quality and reduce rework.
Team Leader and Welder
8 Years 2 Months- Performed diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and preventive maintenance on Genesis robots and Vectis automation robots, including both mobile and stationary robotic systems, to resolve faults, improve reliability, and optimize production performance.
- Supported automated manufacturing systems by monitoring equipment performance, responding to operational faults, and coordinating corrective actions to reduce downtime.
- Executed welding operations to procedure/WPS while supporting quality requirements within an automated production environment.
- Enforced PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and clean-work-area standards to maintain safe operation around automated equipment.
- Provided floor-level technical support by assigning work, verifying task completion, and helping train team members on equipment operation, safe work practices, and production procedures.
Welder
9 Months- Fit and tack components to blueprint and specification requirements; verified measurements before final weld to support quality output.
- Set up work accurately and followed technical instructions to ensure consistent assembly and weld quality.
- Maintained organized tools and work areas to support safe, efficient production operations.
Welder
1 Year 2 Months- Followed machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and workplace safety procedures while operating in a manufacturing environment.
- Set up welding equipment and fixtures according to charts, job requirements, material type, and thickness.
- Inspected completed work, corrected defects, and supported quality standards through careful attention to procedure and detail.
Education
High School Diploma
Welding Certification
Skills
Robotic welding cell operation and support
Genesis and Vectis robotic diagnostics and troubleshooting
Automated equipment monitoring and support
Robotic repair
preventive maintenance
and system optimization
Blueprint and drawing interpretation
Quality inspection (visual and dimensional)
Forklift operation
ABB Robotics
Fanuc Robots
Engineering Technician
Equipment reliability and safe operation
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine guarding and PPE compliance
MIG
stick
and flux-core welding
Fixture
tooling
and equipment setup
Overhead crane operation
Team support and on-the-job training
3 years welding for chemical plants
Certification
- Forklift Certification (active; year earned: __)
- Overhead Crane Operation (qualified; year: __)
- Welding Certification (Industrial Welding Academy, 2007)
- Safety Training: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, PPE, and safe operation around automated equipment (training year: __)
Timeline
Welder/Robot Operator
TURBOFAB
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
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Industrial Welding Academy
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High School Diploma
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