Dana Smith
Lakewood,NY
Summary
Talented professional with several years in warehouse environments successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding settings. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills. Meticulous pipefitter promoting a background in coordinating jobs and setting up work sites. Experienced in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering a successful career history spanning several years.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Apprentice
Allied fire protection
Falconer, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Installed insulation around pipes to prevent heat loss or gain in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Cut pipes to specific measurements using a variety of tools such as saws, threaders, reamers and benders.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and brackets according to specifications.
- Assisted journeymen Pipefitters with complex fabrication projects requiring specialized skillsets.
- Tested piping systems for leaks using pressure gauges and other testing equipment.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine layout of piping systems.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as flammable liquids and gases.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Culinary Specialist
United States Army National Guard
Rochester, NY
07.2014 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff on proper knife handling, sanitation procedures, and safety regulations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Monitored food production throughout service periods to ensure timely delivery of dishes.
- Monitored food production to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors within budget constraints.
- Supervised the preparation of food items according to established recipes and standards.
X15 Line Assembly Operater-cell Leader & Trainer
Cummins
Lakewood, NY
07.2015 - 08.2019
- As the Cell Leader i was responsible for maintaining communication between 10 to 12 operators in 10 different stations within our cell area
- Ordered parts for low volume engines and kept inventory available to run the assembly line smoothly.
- Responsible for communication with Manager, Flow Coordinator, Parts and materials,Quality Control, and other Cell Leaders if there were any issues that would result in keeping the engines from continuing down the assembly line.
- Responsible for communicating with Controls and tooling when any issue arose within cell area
- As trainer I was responsible for training new hires or operators that had transferred to cell
- As an Operator i was responible for assembling parts on to engines within a 2 minute cycle time and with no quality defects in 40 different stations to include leak test.
Welder
United States Army
Watertown, NY
05.2006 - 05.2015
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Forklift Operator
Cliffstar
Dunkirk, NY
04.1995 - 05.2006
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunkirk Senior High School
Dunkirk, NY08-1994
Affiliations
Currently Defensive Coordinator of the Dunkirk High School Football Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipefitter Apprentice
Allied fire protection
06.2021 - Current
X15 Line Assembly Operater-cell Leader & Trainer
Cummins
07.2015 - 08.2019
Culinary Specialist
United States Army National Guard
07.2014 - Current
Welder
United States Army
05.2006 - 05.2015
Forklift Operator
Cliffstar
04.1995 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Dunkirk Senior High School