Adrian Tecpa
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Accomplished Welder with extensive experience at AMREP Inc, skilled in MIG and Flux Core welding. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and ensure quality control, while demonstrating strong attention to detail and time management. Committed to safety and environmental sustainability, consistently delivering projects ahead of deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder 2
AMREP Inc
Ontario, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability by implementing metal recycling practices in workshop.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Facilitated cross-department communication, ensuring projects stayed on schedule with clear updates and coordination.
Welder & Driver
Southwest Wear Parts Co Inc
South El Monte
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Welder
Premier Steel Fabrication
El Monte, CA
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- 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.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Streamlined workshop operations, organizing tools and equipment for easy access and efficient workflow.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Plumber's Assistant
Las Colinas Co
Placentia, CA
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted lead plumber in completing complex installations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Upheld company reputation by exemplifying professionalism during all interactions with clients.
- Ensured timely arrival at job sites by maintaining punctuality and effective route planning strategies.
- Participated in emergency repair situations, providing prompt assistance to restore functionality quickly.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by following precise instructions from lead plumber during installations and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, enabling swift completion of tasks.
- Conducted quality checks after each job completion, ensuring top-notch service delivery to clients.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Performed rough-ins, repairing, or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
Education
El Monte High School
El Monte, CA06-2016
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Steel fabrication
- Structural welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Brake press operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Plasma arc welding
- Valve repairs
- Time management
- Hand-eye coordination
- OSHA compliance
- Soldering techniques
- Worksite organization
- MIG welding
- Surface grinding
- Power tools operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welder 2
AMREP Inc
02.2024 - Current
Welder & Driver
Southwest Wear Parts Co Inc
08.2023 - 01.2024
Welder
Premier Steel Fabrication
04.2021 - 08.2023
Plumber's Assistant
Las Colinas Co
05.2019 - 03.2021
El Monte High School