Wesley Smith
Portland,Tx
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Structural Fitter/Welder at Huntington Ingalls Industries and others. Proven problem solver with exceptional blueprint interpretation skills and a commitment to safety. Expert in flux core and stick welding, consistently achieving high-quality results while fostering team collaboration and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Maintenance
Smith Farms
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw farm maintenance ensuring all structures/equipment were kept in good working order to prevent delaysdowntime.
- Participated in regular farm maintenance activities, such as repairing fences or cleaning equipment, to uphold safety standards for both workers and animals.
- Assisted with farm maintenance tasks, including fence repair, brush clearing, and general clean-up efforts, as needed.
- Assisted in training new employees on essential skills related to farm maintenance responsibilities, raising overall workforce proficiency levels.
- Welding and metal fabrication, repairs, and alteratioms
Structural Fitter/Welder
State Services
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Followed safety protocols when using welding machine, cutting torch, and grinders, and manlift, come alongs etc
- Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment, and tools.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Work with crane and riggers to install structural pieces
- Fit and weld
Shipfitter/Welder
Pheonix Labor Group at Bollinger Pascagoula
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques during the fabrication process.
- Streamlined workflow for welding processes by accurately aligning bulkheads and plates.
- Contributed to cost savings by utilizing resources efficiently during fabrication and assembly processes.
- Promoted a safe working environment through consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Repaired NOAA research vessels
- use cutting torch, stick, and flux core welding to complete tasks
Shipfitter/Welder
HKA at Philly Shipyard
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques during the fabrication process.
- Streamlined workflow for welding processes by accurately aligning bulkheads and plates.
- Contributed to cost savings by utilizing resources efficiently during fabrication and assembly processes.
- Promoted a safe working environment through consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components
- Used overhead crane to properly stage material
- Used cutting torch and flux core welding machine
Shipfitter/Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Maintained detailed records of work progress, materials used, and completed tasks to ensure comprehensive documentation for future reference or audits.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and actively participating in training sessions.
- Worked with multiple cranes and rigger teams to erect units up to 200 tons
- Worked with Accuracy Dept to install structures to 5mm toerances using transits and laser levels
- sold off completed structures to QC going thru every detail of books of blueprints
- Rerate Foreman for up to 15 people requiring planning, suoervising, collaberation with other crafts to complete job tasks on time
Shipfitter/Welder
Knights Marine at VT Halter
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Built Tug boats
- Set up blocking and used transits to set level anmd waterline to start building vessel
- Used torch. stick and flux core welding to complete tasks
- Worked with and supervised one to three helpers daily
- Used proper hand signals and rigging to work with crane to move and set material
- Used come alongs, jacks, port a powers, manlift, scissor lift
Aluminum Shipfitter
Austal USA Contractor
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques during the fabrication process.
- Streamlined workflow for welding processes by accurately aligning bulkheads and plates.
- Contributed to cost savings by utilizing resources efficiently during fabrication and assembly processes.
- Promoted a safe working environment through consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Aluminum tacking
- Built aluminum Navy ships
Fitter/Welder
Sherwin Alumina
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Plant maintenance
- Pipefittng, Structural repair, MIllwright work. stick welding, mechanical repair, crane maintenance
- I had to pass the NCCR Industrial Maintenance Mechanic test
- use all types of tools and eqiuipment to maintain and repair of machinery, piping systems, and structures in 1940s aluminum refinery
Floorhand/Derrickman
Nabors Drilling USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Aided in pipe handling tasks, such as lifting, moving, and connecting pipes during drilling operations.
- Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly to and throughout work site.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Assisted in rig-up and rig-down procedures, ensuring timely project completion.
Structural Fitter/Welder
Shaw Modular Solutions
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Built modular units for nuclear plant under very strict tolerances
- Used overheads crane, forklift, manlift, and fitting and welding tools and procedures
Structural Fitter/Welder
Hutco at Bollinger
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Tacked weld clips and brackets in place for permanent welding.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and marking dimensions on steel plates, beams, and tubes.
- Obtained permits, coordinated documents and managed close-out paperwork.
- Repaired barges, tug boats, and other vessels
Floorhand
HP Drilling
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Aided in pipe handling tasks, such as lifting, moving, and connecting pipes during drilling operations.
- Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly to and throughout work site.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Assisted in rig-up and rig-down procedures, ensuring timely project completion.
Structural Fitter/Welder
Kiewitt Offshore Services
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Maintained detailed daily work records to accurately determine final costs for customers and supervisors.
- Tacked weld clips and brackets in place for permanent welding.
- Obtained permits, coordinated documents and managed close-out paperwork.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and marking dimensions on steel plates, beams, and tubes.
- Ensured safety compliance by following strict welding procedures and wearing proper personal protective equipment during tasks.
- Built offshore oil rigs
Education
GED -
Gregory Portland HS
Portland, TXSkills
- Very intelligent and great problem solver
- Oxy Acetylene torch and plasma cutter
- Flux core, stick, mig aluminum and stainless welding
- Arc carbon gouging
- Rigging, hand signals, and overhead crane
- Manlift, Scissor lift, Forklift
- I can find every bit of information in blueprints
- I have management experience
- I have never failed a written, hand on, or welding test
- I can do my job as well as pr better than anyone
Timeline
Farm Maintenance
Smith Farms
04.2024 - Current
Structural Fitter/Welder
State Services
01.2024 - 03.2024
Shipfitter/Welder
Pheonix Labor Group at Bollinger Pascagoula
05.2021 - 02.2023
Shipfitter/Welder
HKA at Philly Shipyard
10.2020 - 04.2021
Shipfitter/Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2016 - 10.2020
Shipfitter/Welder
Knights Marine at VT Halter
05.2015 - 03.2016
Aluminum Shipfitter
Austal USA Contractor
07.2014 - 11.2014
Fitter/Welder
Sherwin Alumina
03.2012 - 01.2014
Floorhand/Derrickman
Nabors Drilling USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
Structural Fitter/Welder
Shaw Modular Solutions
06.2010 - 01.2011
Structural Fitter/Welder
Hutco at Bollinger
03.2008 - 03.2009
Floorhand
HP Drilling
07.2007 - 03.2008
Structural Fitter/Welder
Kiewitt Offshore Services
06.2005 - 07.2007
GED -
Gregory Portland HS
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