Aaron Stanley
Welder
San Antonio,TX
Summary
welder with 7 years in fast paced production, repair work,fabrication and structural welding. Expert at being able to meet or exceed quality standards. Well-rounded work history with experience in various areas.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Wabtec Locomotive Services
Fort Worth, TX
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Structural Welder
Salof Ltd
New Braunfels, TX
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears and welding equipment.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
Combination Welding Instructor
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
San Antonio
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
- Trained [Number] students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
- Maximized student success by keeping up-to-date on course materials and modern curricula.
- Instructed students in multiple welding process and positions
- instructed students on how to prep, fit, and weld various types of metals
- Demonstrated multiple welding positions and processes in accordance with AWS standards
Structural Welder
Tindall Corporation
San Antonio
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Assisted in rigging operations
- structural welding of heavy componets such as I beams and C chanels
Fabrication Welder
Reyes Automotive Group
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Tool and Die Repair
Reyes Automotive Group
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Assembled, maintained and operated drill presses to drill holes in products throughout assembly.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Set up and operated drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
Mold Setter
Reyes Automotive Group
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Handled receiving and shipment with use of warehouse organization and material distribution.
- Scanned and shrink-wrapped completed pallets to prepare shipments at dock.
- Answered alarms and troubleshot machine equipment to correct problems with hoppers, loaders, blenders, vision systems and Thermolators.
- Inspected molded product per quality requirements and mold book, delivering ideal results and minimizing waste.
- Instructed and trained team members to boost new employee skills and knowledge.
- Maintained safe working conditions and followed proper operating practices and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents.
Blow Molding Operator
Reyes Automotive Group
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Scanned and shrink-wrapped completed pallets to prepare shipments at dock.
- Checked work using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.
- Transported pallets using material handling equipment.
- Maintained smooth production when operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Maintained safe working conditions and followed proper operating practices and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents.
- Inspected molded product per quality requirements and mold book, delivering ideal results and minimizing waste.
Structural Welder
Landmark Structures
Decatur, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and Fluxcore welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
Education
Nccer Certified - Combination Welding
South Texas Vocational Institute
San Antonio, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
Eagle Pass High School
Eagle Pass, TX06.2011
Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Plasma Cutters
- Vertical Welding
- Welding Techniques
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Overhead Welding Position
- Custom Fabrication
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Specifications Conformance
- Hand Torches
- Equipment Safety
Certification
NCCER certifed
NCCER certifed in welding
completed the NCCER training in combination welding which includes various types of welding in multiple positions
Timeline
Structural Welder
Landmark Structures
09.2024 - Current
Welder
Wabtec Locomotive Services
11.2023 - 09.2024
Structural Welder
Salof Ltd
03.2023 - 11.2023
Combination Welding Instructor
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
08.2022 - 03.2023
Structural Welder
Tindall Corporation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Fabrication Welder
Reyes Automotive Group
08.2019 - 05.2022
Tool and Die Repair
Reyes Automotive Group
06.2017 - 08.2019
Mold Setter
Reyes Automotive Group
03.2016 - 06.2017
Blow Molding Operator
Reyes Automotive Group
01.2014 - 03.2016
Nccer Certified - Combination Welding
South Texas Vocational Institute
High School Diploma -
Eagle Pass High School