Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Alejandro Acosta-Ruiz

Jacksonville

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Structural Welder with proven expertise at Hall Jones in advanced welding techniques, including SMAW and MIG. Recognized for enhancing project efficiency through strong communication and innovative problem-solving. Committed to safety and quality, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards while fostering team collaboration and professional growth.

Skilled welding professional with strong background in structural fabrication and repair. Adept at reading blueprints, performing high-quality welds, and ensuring structural integrity. Known for collaboration and reliability in team settings, with flexibility to adapt to changing project demands. Strong focus on safety, quality, and precision in all tasks undertaken.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Welder

Hall Jones
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
  • Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
  • Used smaw welding on structural supports

Lead Welder

Thybar Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2024
  • Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
  • Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
  • Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
  • Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
  • Provided guidance and support for junior welders, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Solved complex technical issues with innovative solutions that improved overall project outcomes.
  • Increased productivity by effectively using tools and machinery to prepare workpieces for welding.
  • Enhanced safety standards by consistently inspecting equipment and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Sprinkler Fitter

Co Fire
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with project managers, architects, and engineers for seamless integration of sprinkler systems into building designs.
  • Fostered positive relationships with suppliers to ensure access to the best products at competitive prices.
  • Installed sprinkler systems into new and existing buildings.
  • Improved fire safety by installing, maintaining, and repairing sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings.
  • Maximized system lifespan through regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting components.

Education

Profesional Welder

Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL
01-2021

High School Diploma -

Jorge Ricardo Massetti
Havana Cuba
06-1998

Skills

  • Personal protective equipment
  • Grinding techniques
  • Horizontal welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Flux core welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Fabrication
  • Confined space welding
  • Weld defects identification
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Welding positions
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Plasma cutting
  • Cutting techniques
  • Blueprint reading
  • Structural repair

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Structural Welder

Hall Jones
08.2024 - 03.2025

Lead Welder

Thybar Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2024

Sprinkler Fitter

Co Fire
01.2021 - 09.2021

Profesional Welder

Tulsa Welding School

High School Diploma -

Jorge Ricardo Massetti
Alejandro Acosta-Ruiz