Jeff Smith

• Interpreted blueprints and weld symbols to fabricate metal components accurately.
• Performed MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum assemblies.
• Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and compliance with specifications.
• Prepared materials by cutting, grinding, and fitting parts for welding operations.

• Interpreted blueprints and weld symbols to complete structural steel fabrication accurately.
• Set up MIG and stick welding equipment for daily production tasks.
• Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and conformance to specifications.
• Prepared metal surfaces by grinding, cleaning, and fitting components before welding.

• Maintained welding tools and equipment to support safe, efficient shop operations.
• Measured and cut steel parts to required dimensions using fabrication tools.
• Assisted team members with material handling and assembly during production workflows.
• Followed safety procedures, PPE requirements, and shop standards during welding activities.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.

• Learned safety procedures and followed shop standards during daily apprenticeship tasks.
• Assisted senior technicians with equipment setup, material handling, and workspace preparation.
• Operated hand tools and basic machinery under supervision to support production tasks.
• Inspected finished components for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.

High school diploma

Nccer welding and safety certifications through Pontotoc Ridge Career and technology center.