Kelby Smith

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 5.0 years

Work Experience: 19.2 years

Work Experience:

My objective is to obtain a challenging position, utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education, with the opportunity for professional growth based on performance.
 

Military Service:

  • Rank: Corporal

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: June 2005 - June 2010

    Occupation: Flight Equipment Technician

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Flight equipment technicians inspect, maintain, and repair parachutes; flight survival equipment; flight equipment; carbon dioxide; and gaseous and liquid oxygen equipment. Flight equipment technicians inspect, maintain, and repair parachutes; flight survival equipment; flight equipment; carbon dioxide, and gaseous and liquid oxygen equipment

Work history:

  • Job Title: Aviation Life Support Systems

    Company: US Marine Corp

    Period: January 2005 - January 2010

    Role Description:

    Shop Supervisor

    Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, removes and replaces associated parts and components on a variety of systems including:

    Packing aircraft parachutes

    Testing ejection seats

    Life preservers 

  • Job Title: Mechanic

    Company: Grove Automotive

    Period: January 2013 - January 2015

    Role Description:

    Provided mechanic support to automotive shop

    Using manual and computerized diagnostic methods to identify potential problems in a vehicle

    Explaining mechanical problems and possible solutions to clients

    Testing parts and systems to ensure they work correctly

    Performing basic automotive care, including changing oil and rotating tires

    Repairing and replacing worn, old or defective parts of a car 

  • Job Title: Diesel Technician/Mechanic

    Company: Premier Truck Group

    Period: January 2015 - January 2017

    Role Description:

    Diesel mechanic to company owned commercial trucks

    Troubleshooting and diagnosing complaints without any assistance

    Responsible for the repair and installation of truck/engine equipment

    Responsible for performing the completion of jobs assigned with the department established time frame 

  • Job Title: Customer Service Rep

    Company: Premier Truck Group

    Period: January 2015 - January 2017

    Role Description:
    • Answer incoming phone calls from current customers

    Create purchase orders for vehicle repairs

    Schedule maintenance calls at customers request

    Ensuring that customers are satisfied with products or services

    Escalating queries and concerns 

  • Job Title: Mechanic

    Company: EvoTran LLC

    Period: January 2018 - January 2019

    Role Description:

    Provided mechanic support to a demolition company ensuring and keeping all work vehicles operational

    Troubleshoot reported problems and breakdowns to resolved them in a timely manner

    Perform through preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems

    Conduct repairs aiming on maximum reliability  

  • Job Title: Welder

    Company: 3:16 Welding

    Period: January 2018 - January 2019

    Role Description:

    Performed complex mechanical installations per engineering direction

    Reads and comprehends construction drawings and specifications

    Orders tools, equipment, supplies, materials, etc.  

  • Job Title: Welder

    Company: Advanced Fabricators

    Period: January 2019 - November 2022

    Role Description:

    Worked as Foreman coordinating projects and tasks

    Reading blueprints, drawings and taking measurements to play layouts and procedures

    Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements

    Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)

    Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings 

  • Job Title: Welder

    Company: Sinacola

    Period: November 2022 - April 2025

    Role Description:

    Repair commercial machinery or other components

    Experience with the various welding equipments, hand tools and power tools and different metals and alloys

    Inspect materials and structures for defects ensuring they meet the necessary standards and for welding

    Study blueprints and project specifications  

Education:

  • Forney High School

    High School – Student

    Period: October 2026 - May 2005

  • Central Oregon Community College

    Forestry

    Period: August 2010 - May 2013

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