JOSE CARLOS REYES
HOUMA,LA
Summary
Diligent about protecting parts from warping while maintaining high efficiency and safety targets. Reliable, organized and focused on meeting tight schedules using strong fabrication and welding abilities. Expert flux core welder. Adept at using diverse techniques such as MIG, STICK and Flux Core based on specific job requirements. Talented finish work in a professional manner. Experienced in operating with speed, efficiency and accuracy to complete each welding assignment. Proficient in understanding orders, performing basic math, and working well with team members through good communication and strong collaboration. Skilled structural iron and steel worker with hands-on experience in assembling and installing iron or steel girders, columns, and other structures to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and ability to read and follow blueprints accurately. Demonstrated strength in welding, cutting, positioning, and securing of steel bars or mesh in concrete construction; contributed to successful completion of projects by ensuring structures are robust and compliant with all regulations. Known for reliability, teamwork skills, and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in challenging environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
ebi liftboats llc
Houma, LA
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Structural Welder
hanwha philly shipyard
Philadelphia, PA
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Structural Welder
Jonh Deere
Thibodaux, LA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained records of work performed on each job including material used, time taken.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
Structural Welder
arcosa marine
Madisonville , LA
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Welded regularly in all positions and worked with metals such as stainless steel and various alloys.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
Structural Welder
Trinity Industries Inc.
Longview, Texas
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Inserted plates and structural components using a crane with a right capability.
- Organized permits, build specifications and closeout documents.
- Supported welding activities by tacking clips and brackets into place.
- Accurately interpreted and read blueprints to determine supplies and timelines for over projects.
- Checked daily work orders to accurately prepare materials and supplies for projects over timeframe.
- Read and understood drawings and manuals.
- Used fabrication knowledge to build new components and supports for structures.
- Observed the approved process for assembly.
- Maintained workplace equipment and inspected it daily for damage.
- Uncovered issues and addressed immediately with Foreman to resolve.
Structural Welder
Hess Services Inc.
Hays, KS
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Read and understood drawings and manuals.
- Observed the approved process for assembly.
- Transported machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
- Organized permits, build specifications and closeout documents.
- Uncovered issues and addressed immediately with Foreman to resolve.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaning equipment.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment length by efficiently cleaning floor and machinery.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Structural Welder
Gulf Island Shipyards
Houma, Lousiana
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Used fabrication knowledge to build new components and supports for structures.
- Observed the approved process for assembly.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Sustained safety protocols and ensured proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
Structural Welder
Safe Haven Enterprices Llc
Jennings, LA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Sustained safety protocols and ensured proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA05-2010
Skills
- Flexible work schedule
- Strong work ethic
- Sub-Arc experience
- Expert in stick welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Welder certificate
- Solid independent worker
- AWS certified
- Expert in MIG welding
- Welding techniques
- Welding quality control
- Welding procedure specifications
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Structural Welder
ebi liftboats llc
06.2023 - 07.2025
Structural Welder
hanwha philly shipyard
04.2022 - 06.2023
Structural Welder
Jonh Deere
01.2021 - 04.2022
Structural Welder
arcosa marine
02.2020 - 01.2021
Structural Welder
Trinity Industries Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2020
Structural Welder
Hess Services Inc.
07.2018 - 09.2019
Structural Welder
Gulf Island Shipyards
06.2017 - 07.2018
Structural Welder
Safe Haven Enterprices Llc
08.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
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