DeAndre Smith

Structural Engineer

SR WELDER /JOURNEYMAN

ATLANTA,GA

470-***-**** or adwh8p@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

●Seeking a position that will utilize my skilled, focused, and reliable professional fabricating ability training, and experience.

Summary of Qualification

●10+ years of diverse experience working in aerospace, mechanical, marine etc.

●4+ years of experience working in Aerospace industry performing fabrication of aircraft parts.

●Experience in repairing and replacing aircraft structural components to include stringers, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures

●Proficient in the use of welding equipment.

●Familiar with Boeing and Airbus.

●Experience with lean manufacturing principals.

●Able to endure noise, fumes, dust, and bad weather.

●Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems and Ability to work in a fast-paced environment smoothly.

●Knowledgeable and skilled in all welding and fabrication

●Cutting work pieces, using powered saws, hand shears and chipping knives.

●Working from engineering sketches, blueprints, charts, or work orders.

●Accurately following drawings and instructions.

●Familiar with assorted electrodes and filler metals.

●Igniting torches & adjusting valves, amperage, or voltage to get desired flame.

●Welded plate and structural steel in the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

●Possess a high level of understanding of safe working practices, procedures, and their implementation.

●With little or no direct supervision, performs all duties of Welder/Fabricator at a consistently high proficiency.

●Works with welding equipment and tools, mechanic’s hand and power tools, drill press, power saws, hydraulic press, hydraulic shear, lathes, milling machines and rolls.

●Experience with calibration test and measurement tools.

Education/Training

●Windsor Forest High School Savannah, GA May 1999 High School Diploma

●Savannah Technical College Savannah, Georgia March 2004 Aircraft Assembly Technician Certification

●Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville, Florida May 2012 Welding Technician Diploma

Professional Experience

Caterpillar Inc.

Aug 2018 - May 2022

●Sr.Welder /Electrician

●Responsible for welding Power Energy House,made for massive buildings and hospitals

●Responsible for wiring the Power Energy House

●MIG,TIG,and Flux core

Milacron/ Canterbury engineering, Atlanta GA

Aug 2017-May 2018

Lead Welder

●Responsible for second shift, welding purpose

Hansen and Adkins Conley, GA

June 2016- June 2017

Lead Welder and Diesel Technician

●Fuse parts together, seals tension points, and adds metal to build up parts.

●Weld loader arms which also include vertical, overhead, and flat positions.

●Perform daily quality control checks and ensuring welding and fabricating meets the appropriate codes.

●Providing estimated budget needed for weld shop supplies and equipment.

●Establishing and implementing repair procedures on large and difficult projects; and assigning, prioritizing, and checking work performed by welders.

●Provided primary maintenance on 18 wheelers.

●Completed Dot Inspections for 18 wheelers.

●Check, repaired and replaced tires.

Savannah Marine/Condustrial Savannah, GA

March 2015- May 2016

Senior Fabricator

●Repair and Fabricate ships.

●Connects hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas, and turns valves to release mixture and ignites torch and regulates flow of gas and air to obtain desired temperature.

●Dismantle metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma arc equipment.

●Position and secure parts, using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.

●Select, position, and secure torch, cutting tips, or welding rod, according to type, thickness, area, and desired temperature of metal.

●Guide and direct flame or electrodes on or across workpiece to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.

●Fuse parts together, seals tension points, and adds metal to build up parts.

JCB, Inc. Savannah, GA

March 2014-February 2015

Lead Fabricator

●Fabricate and weld associated processing equipment from blueprints, sketches and verbal direction.

●Perform daily quality control checks and ensuring welding and fabricating meets the appropriate codes.

●Providing estimated budget needed for weld shop supplies and equipment.

●Spending on welding products, consumables and shop equipment on monthly intervals and identifying areas needing cost reductions.

●Establishing and implementing repair procedures on large and difficult projects; and assigning, prioritizing, and checking work performed by Welders.

Gulfstream/ATS, Savannah, GA

August 2013-February 2014

Senior Fabricator (Structural Testing)

●Fabricate and assemble complete devices or pieces of equipment by using metal forming and cutting tools such as presses, punches, brakes, pipe benders and threaders, and drills to bend, shape, and cut parts to be welded and bolted, screwed, or riveted together.

●Study sketches, diagrams, or parts to be repaired or fabricated and determine operations to be performed and materials required.

●Layout, position, aligns, or otherwise set pieces in place preparatory to welding, and measures dimensions for conformance to specifications.

●Set up, adjust, and operate such welding equipment as electric arc welders, gas shielded arc welders, and gas welders; selects proper electrodes, gas orifices, filter, rods, and/or torch tips based on type of material being welded and desired bead size and penetration

Biblia Marine Towing, Savannah, GA

February 2013-August 2013

Lead Fabricator

●Ensure cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere of dock and work area at all times

●Select and prepare materials for fiberglass repair, painting and recoating steel pontoons with Bi-toxy.

●Perform welding repairs on aluminum and mild steel for construction projects and equipment.

●Perform repairs and maintenance on company rental boats, engines, drive systems, electrical, generation, plumbing, heating/cooling, equipment and accessories.

Hill Phoenix Inc., Conyers, GA

May 2012-July 2013

Welder/Framer

●Perform various welding duties to include MIG welding, framing power source energy houses, water leveling, squaring the power source houses, installing windows, and painting finished welds.

●Weld metal parts or components together, using brazing, gas, or arc welding equipment.

●Set-up and operate electric arc welding equipment to heat and shape metals; lays out, cut and fitted materials for welds.

S&B Inc. Savannah, GA

May 2008-May 2012

Diesel Technician/Forklift Operator

●Perform preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment (which may include the use of diagnostic equipment)

●Prepare records and reports both in writing and electronically

●Perform safety inspections of equipment and documents the work

●Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

Home Depot Distribution, Savannah, GA

February 2007-January 2008

Shipping/Receiving & Forklift Operator

●Read customer orders to accurately determine selection of product and assemble inventory required.

●Move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.

●Receive, sort and place incoming product in appropriate warehouse location.

●Document and record any customer returns as required.

●Organize warehouse for cleanliness and safety at all times.

X-tra Clean Janitorial Services Savannah, GA

March 2006-July 2008

Owner/Operator (part-time)

●Responsible for residential and commercial clients.

●Lead 3 employees with 5 contracted commercial clients.

●Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly expenditures, made adjustments as necessary.

●Monitored budgets and reviewed for accuracy; prepared purchase orders and supply requisitions; monitored receipt of materials and invoices; processes mileage claims.

●Clean, wax, buff floors, trash collection.

Randle Fabrication Inc. Port Wentworth, GA

February 2006-January 2007

Welder

●Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.

●Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.

●Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.

●Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

●Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.

●Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts and assist in the daily weld operations as directed.

Burgundy Complete Lawn Care Service, Savannah, GA

January 2004-January 2006

Owner/Operator (part-time)

●Manage 5 employees and oversee the daily operations.

●Responsible for inventory management, payroll, customer service, maintenance of machinery.

●Licensed in Forestry.

Georgia Ports Authority, Savannah, GA

March 2003-April 2005

Forklift Operator /Shipping and Receiving

●Move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.

●Receive, sort and place incoming product in appropriate warehouse location.

●Record amounts of material shipped or received in computer system.

●Mark materials and product with inventory codes.

●Open all containers, crates or bales as required to sort and maintain stock.

●Organize warehouse for cleanliness and safety always.

●Keep warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff and visitors.

Gulfstream/International Aerospace, Savannah, GA

December 1999-February 2003

Exterior Technician

●Repair and replace aircraft structural components to include stringers, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

●Fabricate structural parts, forming blocks, and shapes metal using stretching, shrinking, and other metal forming techniques.

●Mix and apply fiberglass materials.

●Make emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures.

●Use common measuring tools, precision measuring gauges, and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs.

●Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance

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