David Smith
Loveland,CO
Summary
Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
CWK associates
10.2023 - Current
- Custom fabrication of metal and wood
- Using MIG Welder, molder for hardwood, shaper. Set up and run various molds, sharpen knives as needed
Welder/Fabricator
CW Keller & Associates, Inc.
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Fabrication of metal and wood. Custom design
Maintenance Technician
Walmart distribution 6019
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintain forklift fleet, order parts and complete repairs
Warehouse Associate
Tri-Point LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- To receive and issue materials for production in the Weld shop, Hydro, and Rig Out. Keep up with shortages in these areas and provide material lists to purchasing and production control. Provide cycle counts and damaged material lists to insure proper counts are in the inventory system
Associate
Hach Company
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Started out building cables for instrument controls, then moved into plastics doing molding for cable assemblies.
Insulator
Systems Undercover Inc
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Install pipe, duct insulation. I also supervised the warehouse and delivered materials to job sites.
Insulation Installer
Mechanical Insulation Systems
07.2005 - 08.2013
- Installed pipe and duct insulation. also did boilers and food production, as well as gas and ammonia lines.
Education
High school diploma -
Salisbury High School
Salisbury, NC01.1984
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Efficient loading and unloading
- Logistics management experience
- Efficient order picking
- Shipping & Receiving
- Freight Experience
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
- Understanding of mechanical systems
- Boiler operation
- Culinary production
- Welding
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Pallet jack operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Warehouse Management
- Materials Handling
- Inventory management
- Plumbing
- Precision plasma cutting
- Rigging
- MIG welding
- Assembly
- Manufacturing
- Fabrication
- Carpentry skills
- Precision trim carpentry
- Millwork
- Flux-cored arc welding
Assessments
- Workplace safety — Proficient
- April 2020
- Using safe practices at work
- Full results: Proficient
- Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
- October 2021
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Forklift safety — Proficient
- March 2020
- Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
- Manufacturing fit — Proficient
- Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles
- Welding — Proficient
- May 2024
- Knowledge of welding principles, techniques, symbols, and safety
- Analyzing data — Proficient
- Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data
- Attention to detail — Proficient
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
CWK associates
10.2023 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
CW Keller & Associates, Inc.
11.2021 - 10.2023
Maintenance Technician
Walmart distribution 6019
09.2020 - 09.2021
Warehouse Associate
Tri-Point LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate
Hach Company
09.2015 - 10.2018
Insulator
Systems Undercover Inc
08.2013 - 09.2015
Insulation Installer
Mechanical Insulation Systems
07.2005 - 08.2013
High school diploma -
Salisbury High School