Colan Smith
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Fabrication professional with years of experience in press brake work, fence installation, welding support, and powder coating. Skilled in equipment operation and part preparation Focused on quality, and teamwork, being detail oriented and desire to learn new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Brake Operator, Welding Apprentice
Edco Fabrication
Frederick, Maryland
04.2026 - 09.2026
- Operated press brake for sheet metal fabrication work.
- Set up dies, punches, and gauges for brake bending tasks.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for part runs.
- Measured metal sheets with calipers and layout tools.
- Operated other equipment to support company operations.
- Assisted in welding with the fabrication of components for various projects according to blueprints or specifications.
- Welding following detailed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be accomplished.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Rightaway powdercoating
Middletown, Maryland
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Coordinated powdercoating production schedules and daily workflow at Rightaway Powdercoating.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable with a focus on accurate invoice processing, timely vendor payments, and efficient customer invoicing.
- Communicated with customers on order status, priorities, and special requests.
- Prepared surface prep, masking, and part hanging to ensure optimal coating readiness.
- Applied powder coating to parts using spray guns and booth equipment.
- Repaired damaged parts through welding and grinding to maintain quality standards before coatings.
Fence Installer
P H Drayer Co
Jefferson , MD
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Installed chain-link, wood, and vinyl fencing at P H Drayer Co job sites.
- Set posts, mixed concrete, and aligned frames for secure fence structures.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for cutting and shaping materials.
- Operated skid loader and forklift for material movement.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Hagerstown High School
Hagerstown, MD05-2012
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Mechanically inclined
- Diverse skill set
- Willing to learn
Timeline
Press Brake Operator, Welding Apprentice
Edco Fabrication
04.2026 - 09.2026
Assistant Manager of Operations
Rightaway powdercoating
08.2022 - 04.2026
Fence Installer
P H Drayer Co
01.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
South Hagerstown High School