Derek Smrcka
Union City,PA
Summary
Competent in maintaining equipment and tools, as well as preparing surfaces, finishing products and repairing defects. Safety-oriented and hardworking professional with mathematics skills and advanced abilities in MIG welding.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Smrcka's Tire and Auto Repair
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
Fabrication Welder
Erie Fleet Solutions
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Installation, repair and modification of heavy truck and trailer bodies/ components.
Production MIG Welder
Hensa STMP
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Grinding and repair of defective robot welds on various parts.
- Operation, maintenance, repair of robotic welding arm and power supply.
Heavy Machine Operator
Clearlake Lumber
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Operated, maintained and repaired multiple machines in a saw mill.
- Performed manual labor and fire watch.
Fabrication Welder
Erie Truck and Trailer
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Installation, repair and modification of heavy truck and trailer bodies/ components.
Drver Helper
Coca-Cola
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Unloaded trucks, vans and trailers to assist in delivery of products into stores.
- Merchandize products
- Unload and organize return products at warehouse.
- Clean truck, van, or trailer at the end of route.
Driver Helper
Glenwood Beer
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Unloaded trucks, vans and trailers to assist in delivery of products into stores.
- Merchandize products
- Unload and organize return products at warehouse.
- Clean truck, van, or trailer at the end of route.
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Unloaded trucks, conducted maintenance on building and freezers and restocked all area of the store.
- Salted sidewalk, preformed snow removal and cleaned store.
Education
High School Diploma -
Erie County Technical School
Erie, PA07.2017
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
Union City, PA07.2017
Skills
- Pennsylvania State Certified Inspection Mechanic
- Operation and Maintenance of Tire Changing Machines
- Proficient in MIG, TIG and GMAW welding processes
- Proficient in Plasma Oxy-Acetylene and Carbon Arc Cutting Processes
- Operation of Dry and Wet Cut Metal Saws
- Grinding and Finishing of Metal Products
- Maintenance of Heavy Machinery
- Product Delivery and Packaging
Timeline
Mechanic
Smrcka's Tire and Auto Repair
09.2022 - 09.2024
Fabrication Welder
Erie Fleet Solutions
09.2020 - 09.2022
Heavy Machine Operator
Clearlake Lumber
02.2020 - 09.2020
Fabrication Welder
Erie Truck and Trailer
11.2018 - 08.2019
Drver Helper
Coca-Cola
04.2018 - 10.2018
Driver Helper
Glenwood Beer
01.2018 - 04.2018
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2016 - 04.2017
Production MIG Welder
Hensa STMP
High School Diploma -
Erie County Technical School
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
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