im making an orc one handed warrior with a shield and am level 6 right now and definitely want to take part in crafting. what is a good level to start choosing smithing and enchanting perks. also im am very new to both of these skills. any pointers? im gonna go read the skyrim wiki after i post this. thanks

Well if you want uber gear, start now. Just buy leather and leather strips and make a load of leather bracers to boost your smithing.
Or buy/steal/find animal skins and turn them to leather and repeat above.