Aaron Beitch
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within workplaces. Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys. Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Affordable fences and Gates
Tucson, AZ
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Welder
SFA Contracting
Tucson, AZ
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Welder
Bonita Steel Builders
Tucson, AZ
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2025
Associate of Science - Autobody Technology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2016
Associate of Science - Machining Technology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2014
Associate of Science -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Pipe fitting
- Reweld application
- Welding
- Weld slagging
- Torch cutting
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Weld tacking
- Attention to detail
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
- Crane operation
- Precision measuring tools
- Welding inspection
- Time management
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Material selection
- Rigging techniques
- Hazardous material handling
- Welding position proficiency
- Location layout
- Welding safety
- Steel fabrication
- Design interpretation
- Tool operation
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Joint preparation
- Materials selection
- Product welding
- Blueprint reading
- Project management
- Manual dexterity
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Welding machine setup
- Gas metal arc welding
- Machine adjustment
- Personal protective equipment
- Critical thinking
- Parts fabrication
- Heat treatment
- Equipment maintenance
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Distortion control
- Hand-eye coordination
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Maintaining components
- Surface preparation
- Specification interpretation
- Precision measuring
- OSHA compliance
- Layout and fitting
- Measurement tools
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Multi-process welding
- Non-destructive testing
- Quality assurance
- Valve repairs
- Fire prevention
- Safety equipment usage
- Welding symbols
- Arc welding
- Worksite organization
- Brake press operation
- Inspection protocols
- First aid training
- Stick welding
- Equipment Repair
- Flat welding
Timeline
Welder
Affordable fences and Gates
01.2021 - 12.2021
Welder
SFA Contracting
01.2020 - 12.2020
Welder
Bonita Steel Builders
01.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Pima Community College
Associate of Science - Autobody Technology
Pima Community College
Associate of Science - Machining Technology
Pima Community College
Associate of Science -
Pima Community College