Aaron Ruiz
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/metal Fabrication
Desert Welding
08.2021 - Current
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Apprentice Welder
Iron Innovations
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Firefighter/EMT-B
Three Points Fire District
07.2009 - 06.2018
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Custom design fabrication
- Safety-conscious approach
- Proficient in reading blueprints
- Experienced in safety protocols for confined spaces
- Effective organization skills
- Problem-solving skills in troubleshooting
- Collaborative team player
- Proficient in operating power tools for welding
- Customer service expertise
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles
Timeline
Welder/metal Fabrication
Desert Welding
08.2021 - Current
Apprentice Welder
Iron Innovations
07.2018 - 07.2021
Firefighter/EMT-B
Three Points Fire District
07.2009 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Pima Community College
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