Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2003, they started their career as a Mechanic/Welder in the Oregon Army National Guard, where they interpreted schematics to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Joshua then worked as a Welder at Fabrication Products from 2003 to 2006. Joshua joined Ross Island Sand & Gravel in 2006 as a Journeyman Welder, demonstrating expertise in blueprint interpretation and welding various metals. In the same year, they also joined the U.S. Army Reserve, serving three combat tours and holding positions in the military maritime industry. During this time, they culminated to vessel master/mate and managed shipyard maintenance programs. In 2016, Joshua worked as a Journeyman Welder at Vigor, LLC, operating metalworking equipment. Joshua then became a Quality Assurance Manager at Fought & Company Inc., managing an AISC compliant QA/QC program. In 2019, they joined Wilsonville Concrete Products as an AB, responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and assisting in the transfer of supplies. From 2020, Joshua joined Pentagon Technologies, initially as an Engineer and later as an Applied AGS Program Manager. Finally, they began working as a Ship Captain at Portland Spirit Cruises & Events in 2020, where they managed operations staff, collaborated with other departments, and presented status reports.

Joshua Smith attended Clackamas Community College from 2003 to 2016, where they received an Associate of Science (AS) degree in General Studies. Joshua then went on to attend Portland State University from 2013 to 2022, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.