Karsen Smith
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Reliable professional with 5+ years of experience handling mechanical needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in product assembly and disassembly, acute problem solving, and Fabrication. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an any-level position. Highly motivated to help my team and coworkers achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator/Building Maintenance Worker
Top Notch Collision
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Built and prototyped various assemblies, primarily focusing on sheet metal work.
- Heavy and light fabrication, both structurally and cosmetically.
- Welding certifications for GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding processes.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Inspected, tested, and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Fitter/Welder
Eaton Metal Products
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Certified in high-intensity plasma cutting processes and submerged arc welding (SAW) processes in both suspended and fixed operations.
- Trained in using proper tie off equipment such as harnesses, lead-lines, catchers, and self rescue equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints. Ensuring various connections were met with high-quality final results.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Maintenance Worker
Top Notch Collision
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Swept and disinfected work areas at the end of each shift to prevent the spread of germs and contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Herriman High School
Herriman, UT06.2020
Skills
- Dismantle Machines
- Wiring Installation and Repair
- Equipment Operation
- Unique Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Functional Part Calibration
- Problem Detection and Resolution
Timeline
Fabricator/Building Maintenance Worker
Top Notch Collision
05.2021 - 07.2023
Fitter/Welder
Eaton Metal Products
01.2021 - 05.2021
Maintenance Worker
Top Notch Collision
03.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Herriman High School
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