Winter Smith

Welding/Shop Support

• Set up and operated shielded metal arc, and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
• Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
• Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
• Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
• Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
• Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
• Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines (forklifts, mobile crane, mini skid, etc.).
• Operated overhead cranes and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.

Plasma Table Operator.

• Ground out burrs or sharp edges with portable grinders, speed lathes or polishing jacks.
• Operated a hand-held torch to finish edges of cut pieces as required.
• Followed company policies and procedures when performing work duties.
• Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
• Changed out worn or damaged consumables such as nozzles, electrodes, swirl rings.
• Troubleshot problems with machinery and took corrective action as needed.
• Set up plasma table with appropriate tools, equipment and material for each job.
• Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
• Programmed CNC plasma cutting machine to cut metal parts according to specifications.
• Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.
• Monitored the operation of the plasma table during production runs, making adjustments as necessary.
• Assisted in training new operators in proper use of machinery and safety procedures.
• Completed routine maintenance and repair.

Shop Administrative Assistant

• Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
• Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues, and ordering materials.
• Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
• Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup.
• Conducted research on various topics as requested by management.
• Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
• Scheduled appointments between internal staff members (sometimes vendors).
• Created spreadsheets in Google Sheets for record-keeping and reporting.
• Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
• Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
• Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
• Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.
• Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
• Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
• Collaborated with various departments to maintain EMS records.
• Supported management in organizing company credit card records for Turnpike and Fort Myers shops.
• Scheduled weekly Gas Cylinder orders.
• Conducted monthly inspections of fire extinguishers.
• Coordinated vehicle registration tasks with designated team.
• Executed timely shop supply runs.
• Conducted shift inspections when colleagues were unavailable.
• Generated requisitions, ensuring timely processing for various departments.

• Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and serving residents in a timely, friendly manner
• Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested
• Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests
• Oversaw dining services staff in the absence of the Manager and maintained a pleasant and clean dining environment
• Solved problems using standard procedures and precedents
• Assisted in ensuring proper staffing coverage for each shift including making changes due to absences

• Help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards
• Provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions

• Maintain high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
• Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures within 2-3 minute time frames
• Stored food undesigned containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination
• Routinely moved and stocked food products weighing up to 30 pounds