Keith Smith
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Objective
Journeyman shipfitter with 13+ years experience working on both government and commercial contracts. Vast knowledge of aluminum, carbon steel and alloy construction material and processes. Team player with the ability to lead others in high demand situations.
Work Experience
Shipfitter (08/18/2003 – 10/29/2010)
Last Employer: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems , Pascagoula, MS
Responsibilities: Layout, fabricate , and position structural steel and pipe structures and systems. Train other shipfitters. Operate hydraulic shears, press brakes, overhead cranes, welding machines, and various other trade related tools and equipment.
Accomplishments: Won a $1200 prize for developing and using six different money save devices and processes. Won a $5000 prize in 2008 for a tool that increased productivity.
Shipfitter/welder (10/06/1997 – 08/11/2003)
Last Employer: LeTourneau Inc. , Vicksburg, MS
Responsibilities: Layout, position, fabricate and weld structural and pipe structures and systems. Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, welding machines, and various other craft specific tools and equipment. Work as a team member in the construction of offshore drilling platforms.
Accomplishments: Performed welding tasks that were ultrasonically tested without having any rework.
Education
Establishment: Warren Central High School
Degree: High school deploma
Skills
Experienced using rip saws, plasma cutters, pipe threaders, pipe benders, hand torches, track torches, and all other craft specific tools and equipment. Experienced working in shipyard and shop environments. Experienced at both working as a team member and leading a team.
Additional Information
References Available Upon Request.
Conferences or Courses: Received welding training at the on site welding school at LeTourneau Inc. in July of 1997. Received fork lift operating training from LeTourneau Inc. Received fire-watch and fall protection training from Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. Received respirator training and fit tests from Northrop Grumman Ship Systems.
Certifications or Licensures: Certified by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems to rig and operate an overhead crane. Certified by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems to tack weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for the United States Navy. Certified by Northrop Grumman Ship System to work on structures for aircraft carriers .