Lewis Smith
Hayneville,AL
Summary
Skilled Combo Welder with a proven track record at CCC Group, mastering welding techniques and blueprint reading. Excelled in safety compliance, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Known for mentoring junior welders, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise. Achievements include OSHA 10 certification and innovative cost-saving solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
CCC Group
Lakeland, FL
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Achieved OSHA 10 certification demonstrating adherence to safety and health standards.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Grinded down excess material from welds to ensure smooth finish surfaces that met required specifications.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy of welds and conformance to specifications.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Fabricated components from raw material in accordance with blueprints and drawings.
- Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Combo Welder
Rayco
Selma, Ala
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while performing job duties.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Created templates for use in positioning fabricated parts prior to welding operation.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
- Assisted other team members with cutting metal pieces when needed.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Filled out paperwork related to production activities such as timecards, quality control records and daily reports.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Combo Welder
Southern Field Maintenance
Luverne, AL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while performing job duties.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Assisted other team members with cutting metal pieces when needed.
- Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
Combo Welder
Rayco
Selma, Alaba
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Completed training to achieve OSHA 10 certification.
- Streamlined inventory system through accurate sorting of valves and pipes based on size requirements.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Performed advanced welding on pipes in 6G position.
- Facilitated bolt installations.
- Identified and flagged pipeline sections during the laydown process.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in fitting up pipes for welding.
- Executed proper torch usage techniques in accordance with safety standards.
- Seized bolt prevention techniques implemented.
- Coated piping surfaces with specialized paint.
- Refined expertise during hands-on trainee period.
- Utilized fundamental hand tools including grinders, bandsaws, and impact drills.
Education
Industrial Welding - Pipe Welding
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL08-2018
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Welding equipment operation
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Welding inspection
- Mentoring junior welders
Refrences
- Kyle Branch - Supervisor - (912) 424 - 1494
- Alex Deemer - Superintendent - (863) 661 - 7090
- Logan Naradi - Co-worker - (334) 216 - 1756
- Greg Shirley - Superintendent - (256) 267 - 3513
- Travis Robinson - Foreman - (334) 349 - 0946
Timeline
Combo Welder
CCC Group
03.2024 - 02.2025
Combo Welder
Rayco
12.2021 - 02.2024
Combo Welder
Southern Field Maintenance
11.2020 - 10.2021
Combo Welder
Rayco
09.2018 - 10.2019
Industrial Welding - Pipe Welding
George C Wallace Community College
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