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Bobby Smith

West Lafayette

Summary

Skilled Machine Setup Operator with broad experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various machines to ensure optimal performance. Possess strong knowledge of industrial machinery setup and possess sharp problem-solving capabilities. Consistent in delivering high-quality work while adhering to safety standards and procedures. Previously led teams towards productivity improvements by optimizing machine operations and minimizing downtime.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Shop Forklift Operator

CFA Staffing
Lafayette
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

PPO Operator

Arconic
Lafayette
03.2023 - 11.2025
  • Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts, and complete precise finished products.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Make adjustments to temperature controls based on type of material being printed.
  • Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
  • Promoted safety within department and followed protocols to maximize safety and prevent risk.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the extraction process and identified areas for improvement.
  • Unloaded materials, devices and machine parts with hand tools.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during all stages of the extraction process.

MIG Welder

TMF of Williamsport
Williamsport
07.2019 - 03.2023
  • Used correct tools, materials, and attachments for the specific job.
  • Monitored welds for quality assurance purposes.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine work requirements prior to beginning projects.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Maintained a clean workspace throughout the day.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Troubleshot welding problems as required.
  • Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Examined welds to check bead size and other specifications.

MIG Welder

Powell Systems Inc
Fowler
07.2011 - 07.2019
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete complex projects efficiently within deadlines.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

Camry Line Wrap

SIA/CTI
Lafayette
06.2010 - 07.2011
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Millwright/Structural Welder

Kelly Group
Lafayette
09.2000 - 07.2010
  • Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
  • Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
  • Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
  • Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
  • Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
  • Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
  • Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
  • Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
  • Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
  • Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
  • Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
  • Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment following layout plans.
  • Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
  • Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
  • Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
  • Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
  • Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
  • Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
  • Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
  • Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges and other structures.

Print Press Operator/Machine Setup Operator

Fowler Specailty Pkg.
Fowler
07.1990 - 09.2000
  • Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
  • Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
  • Inspected finished products for accuracy in color, alignment, clarity, and conformance to customer specifications.
  • Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
  • Assisted with loading rolls onto unwind stands prior to printing runs.
  • Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
  • Cleaned rollers, cylinders, blankets, and impression plates as needed.
  • Performed minor repairs such as changing gears or cleaning rollers when necessary.
  • Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
  • Trained new staff members on proper press setup procedures and operating guidelines.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions related to press operation including misaligned colors or registration problems.
  • Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Graphics Design

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Material handling
  • Team collaboration
  • MIG welding
  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine operation
  • Parts fabrication
  • Stainless steel metal welding
  • Machine setup
  • Preventive maintenance
  • CNC machines
  • Power and hand tools
  • Crane operation
  • Assembly and production
  • Strong work ethic
  • CAD software

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Machine Shop Forklift Operator

CFA Staffing
01.2025 - Current

PPO Operator

Arconic
03.2023 - 11.2025

MIG Welder

TMF of Williamsport
07.2019 - 03.2023

MIG Welder

Powell Systems Inc
07.2011 - 07.2019

Camry Line Wrap

SIA/CTI
06.2010 - 07.2011

Millwright/Structural Welder

Kelly Group
09.2000 - 07.2010

Print Press Operator/Machine Setup Operator

Fowler Specailty Pkg.
07.1990 - 09.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Graphics Design

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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