Kirkland Smellie
Clifton Heights,PA
Summary
Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces. Focused welder with 10+ years of experience. Skilled at working with metal with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Tri-State Fabrication and Machining
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for local and out of state projects that needs to be done in a timely manner.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Welder
Wheatly East Fabrications
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repair unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Welder
Forcine Concrete & Construction
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding
Caribbean Maritime University
Kingston, Jamaica05.2006
Skills
- Structural Welding
- Stick Welding
- Materials Selection
- Equipment Operation
- Torch Cutting
- Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Surface Preparation
- Pipe Fitting
- Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Brake Press Operation
- Valve Repairs
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Pipe Welding
- MIG Welding Professional
- Plasma Arc Welding
- Welding Symbols
Timeline
Welder
Tri-State Fabrication and Machining
08.2024 - 07.2025
Welder
Wheatly East Fabrications
01.2024 - 08.2024
Welder
Forcine Concrete & Construction
03.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Welding
Caribbean Maritime University
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