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Zachary Smith

Maryville,TN

Summary

Skilled in MIG and TIG Welding, I excel in precision fabrication and quality inspection, honed over years with companies like USA waste and recycling. Leveraging critical thinking and a keen attention to detail, I've significantly enhanced workflow efficiency and product quality, embodying a proactive and achievement-oriented approach in fast-paced environments. I am very eager to learn and hone new skills in the work force.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Usa Waste And Recycling
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

Material Handling Specialist

Pelican Products
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Preserved material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning.
  • Played a key role in warehouse layout design, maximizing space utilization and improving
  • Maintained optimal stock levels, minimizing excess inventory while ensuring availability of required materials.
  • Increased workplace safety by implementing proper material handling techniques and equipment usage.
  • Delivered timely results through effective prioritization of tasks and rigorous time management practices, ensuring all project deadlines were met without compromising quality standards.
  • Read work orders and received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs.
  • Maintained forklift by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and conducting routine pre and post inspections.
  • Utilized daily production sheets and work tickets to record number of units handled and moved.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights to produce data on tags.
  • Moved levers and controls to operate lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.

Assembly Line Worker

Pelican Products
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
  • Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.
  • Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.

Assembly Line Worker

Aerotek Pelican Products
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
  • Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.

Foundry Worker

Bete Fog Nozzle
06.2019 - 01.2020

Worked in various parts of the department such as the mold room creating wax molds. Shell room, creating a shell around the wax for molten metal to be poured in. Break out room, to break the shells off the part after they were poured and in this part of the department I did finish welding with a TIG welding machine and grinding to be sent to the machine shop for final inspection

Education

High School Diploma - Welding

Franklin County Technical School
Montague, MA
06.2019

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Grinders
  • Grinding and Finishing Techniques
  • Fabrication
  • Plasma cutting
  • Hand tool safety
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Welding Safety Procedures
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Stainless Steel Welding
  • Blueprints
  • Flux Core Arc Welding
  • Welding Symbols
  • Aluminum Welding
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Oxy-Acetylene Welding
  • Power tool safety
  • Precision measurement
  • Equipment management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Quality Inspection
  • Parts Assembly
  • Portable Grinders

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Usa Waste And Recycling
08.2022 - 03.2024

Material Handling Specialist

Pelican Products
03.2022 - 08.2022

Assembly Line Worker

Pelican Products
09.2020 - 03.2022

Assembly Line Worker

Aerotek Pelican Products
07.2020 - 09.2020

Foundry Worker

Bete Fog Nozzle
06.2019 - 01.2020

High School Diploma - Welding

Franklin County Technical School
Zachary Smith