Adrian Meraz
Modesto,CA
Summary
Driven single hand welder with experience in socket welds, butt welds and purge welding food grade stainless steel pipe . Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Single Hand Welder
Ray Chinn Construction
04.2019 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Tire and Lube Technician
Tf Tire & Service
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes and other systems as part of [Number]-point inspection.
- Learned to perform vehicle alignments and diagnose and repair suspension malfunctions to expand automotive services skill set.
- Used [Equipment] to dismount and mount tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances.
- Removed trip hazards and other obstacles to maintain safe vehicle service work environment.
- Cleaned automotive service bays and removed debris and [Type] to promote organized work environment.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to [Number] oil changes each day.
Education
GED -
Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA07.2011
Skills
- Brake Press Operation
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Manual Dexterity
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- MIG Welding
- Wire Feed Machines
- Special Alloys
- Operating Manlifts
- Pipe Welding
- Valve Repairs
- Scaffolding Safety
- Continuous Improvement
- Mathematical Computation
- Parts Fabrication
- Structural Welding
- Safety Guidelines
- Metal Component Installation
- Straightedge Measurements
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Instruction Interpretation
- Power Saws
- Plasma Cutter
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Isometric Drawing
- Stairs and Railings
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Fabrication Experience
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Brakes and Shears Operation
Timeline
Single Hand Welder
Ray Chinn Construction
04.2019 - Current
Tire and Lube Technician
Tf Tire & Service
02.2018 - 04.2019
GED -
Tulare Adult School
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