Dustin Smith
Rushville
Summary
Skilled Combo Welder with extensive experien in stainless and carbon steel welding. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and time management, ensuring high-quality welds and project efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing safety and increasing client satisfaction through meticulous work and adherence to safety protocols.
Knowledgeable combo specializing in advanced welding techniques and precision fabrication. Extensive experience working with various metals and alloys, contributing to high-quality welds and successful project completions in industrial settings. Demonstrated proficiency in blueprint reading and welding safety, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
Rus Industrial
Columbus, OH
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Combo Welder
Southeast Texas Industrial
Pueblo, CO
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Enhanced welding quality by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Delivered consistent quality results under challenging conditions such as working at heights or in confined spaces, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
- Selected, set up, and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
- Increased client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail in performing complex welding projects.
Combo Welder
Yates
Stanton, TN
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Selected, set up, and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
- Maintained site safety by keeping work orderly and free of hazards like Type.
- Increased efficiency by performing routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Combo Welder
Intecool
Harrison, OH
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Combo Welder
Stellar Refridgiration
Jonesboro, AR
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient planning and execution of assigned welding tasks.
- Selected, set up, and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
- Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Combo Welder
Kelly Group
Lafayette, IN
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Assisted in completing large-scale projects on time by effectively collaborating with other trades professionals such as electricians, pipefitters, and millwrights.
- Coordinated with field labor crews to complete efficient site work.
- Performed regular inspections of completed welds to guarantee structural integrity and conformance with industry standards.
- Selected, set up, and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
- Maintained site safety by keeping work orderly and free of hazards
Combo Welder
Alert Construction
Decatur, AL
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Helped hang and install pipe runs
- Welded mainly carbon, and stainless pipe from sch10 to sch xxh pipe
Education
High School Diploma -
Rushville Industry
Rushville, IL05.2016
Skills
- Stainless steel welding
- Carbon steel welding
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Plasma arc cutting
- Pipefitting
- Structural welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Personal protective equipment
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Rigging techniques
- Joint preparation
- Blueprint reading
- Metal identification
- Welding safety
- Grinding skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Combo Welder
Rus Industrial
04.2024 - 12.2024
Combo Welder
Southeast Texas Industrial
11.2023 - 04.2024
Combo Welder
Yates
07.2023 - 11.2023
Combo Welder
Intecool
05.2022 - 08.2023
Combo Welder
Stellar Refridgiration
05.2020 - 05.2022
Combo Welder
Kelly Group
11.2019 - 05.2020
Combo Welder
Alert Construction
08.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Rushville Industry