Orlando Smith
Las Vegas
Summary
Experienced Welder with expertise in stick welding, torch cutting, and fabrication. Proven track record of repairing and fabricating parts to exact tolerances. Skilled in operating equipment and maintaining detailed records. Strong attention to detail and effective time management abilities.
Safety-oriented maintenance worker offering several years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, general plumbing and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget.
Resourceful general maintenance worker with several years of hands-on experience carrying out various maintenance tasks to avoid malfunctions. Skilled in analyzing repair requests, resolving and troubleshooting common failures and stocking adequate maintenance materials. Friendly and fastidious team player possessing outstanding hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Crew Member
Temp Agency
Las Vegas
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Assisted in implementing preventive maintenance schedules for various facilities.
Welder
Komatsu
Peoria
04.2024 - Current
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Performed tack-weld functions to join metal work pieces at specified distances.
- Fabricated parts and components to exact tolerances.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Used grinders and hand tools to buff workpiece edges and verify secure fit.
Uber Driver
Uber
Peoria
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Navigated diverse city routes efficiently to ensure timely passenger pickups.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine safety checks before each shift.
- Communicated effectively with passengers to provide a positive experience.
Delivery Driver
Spark
Peoria
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Pick up and delivery of items ordered by customers
- Verify orders for delivery
- Confirmed all packages were properly labeled.
- Checked delivery addresses and verified correct package delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups, including customer signatures and itemized lists.
- Accurately estimated arrival times based upon traffic conditions, weather conditions, or other unexpected delays encountered along the way.
Weld Technician
Rivian
Normal
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed test results from destructive testing methods used in determining weld strength characteristics.
- Troubleshot issues related to weld integrity during fabrication process.
- Trained other technicians in safe operation of welding equipment.
- Contract job 3-4 months
Welder
Caterpillar
Peoria
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Performed MIG and TIG welding on a variety of metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
- Maintained records of all welds performed on each part or component produced.
- Laid off
Education
Diploma - Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
East Peoria, ILHigh School -
Limestone High School
Bartonville, ILSome College (No Degree) - Business
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Shaping and cutting
- Structural welding
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Equipment operation
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Time management
- Layout and fitting
- Vertical welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Horizontal welding
- Wire feed machines
- Welding symbols
- Arc welding
- Cutting techniques
- Pipe welding
- Safety inspections
Certification
- Mig .035
- Flux core .045
- 6G 6" Carbon 6010
- Structural 6010 Rod Carb Steel Plate Vertical Bevel
References
- Chris Johnson, (309) 648-2694
- Karl Taylor, (309) 648-3329
- Jeramy Barnwell, (404) 423-3593
- Blake Johnson, (309) 427-9399
Timeline
Maintenance Crew Member
Temp Agency
01.2026 - Current
Uber Driver
Uber
02.2025 - 11.2025
Welder
Komatsu
04.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
Spark
03.2022 - 08.2023
Weld Technician
Rivian
10.2021 - 01.2022
Welder
Caterpillar
03.2018 - 05.2021
Diploma - Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
High School -
Limestone High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Western Illinois University