CHRISTOPHER SMITH
Columbus,GA
Summary
Skilled in the field of metal joining and fabrication, known for productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Specialize in precision welding, advanced cutting techniques, and sophisticated brazing and soldering processes. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project completion through collaborative efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Welder
Stoughton Trailers
Stoughton, WI
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ01-2022
Graduate Certificate - Welder
Turner Job Corps Center
Albany, GA01-2022
Skills
- Pipe fitting
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Weld tacking
- Torch cutting
- Weld slagging
- Pipe welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Tool operation
- Attention to detail
- Special alloys
- Multi-process welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Design interpretation
- Welding safety
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Precision measuring tools
- Welding symbols
- Worksite organization
- Material selection
- Time management
- Distortion control
- OSHA compliance
- Health and safety
- Steel fabrication
- Shaping and cutting
- Precision measuring
- Joint preparation
- Structural welding
- Hand-forming workpieces
- Specification interpretation
- Product welding
- Welding inspection
- Location layout
- Maintaining components
- Equipment Repair
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Welding Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Welder
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
01.2023 - 02.2025
Welder
Stoughton Trailers
05.2022 - 01.2023
- OSHA 10
- Welding Certification
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Graduate Certificate - Welder
Turner Job Corps Center
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