Alejandro Meza
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Fabrication Welder with extensive experience at Metal Head Welding LLC, excelling in high-quality fabrication and defect resolution. Proven expertise in welding techniques and safety compliance, coupled with strong team collaboration skills. Recognized for effectively training junior welders and enhancing operational efficiency in challenging projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Fabricator
Cavco West
Buckeye, Arizona
03.2025 - Current
- Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusions.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using welding equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Assisted in the installation of structural steel beams, columns, and other components per customer requirements.
Fabrication Welder
Metal Head Welding LLC
Buckeye, Arizona
07.2023 - Current
- Sub-Contracted Fabricator for Metal Head Welding LLC.
- Executed a plethora of challenging fabrication projects requiring precise quality of work.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
Great Lakes, Illinois
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Enlisted to the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician.
- Completed basic training and 2 Naval education courses.
- Generally Discharged after 9 months of service.
Fabrication Welder
Portable Metal Surgeons
Buckeye, Arizona
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Fabrication/Maintenance Welder for Portable Metal Surgeons.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of equipment using OAW/PAC torches, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical tools.
- Specialized in all Welding Processes.(GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW)
- Assisted in the installation of structural steel beams, columns, and other components per customer requirements.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
Cook
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Buckeye, AZ
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Cook for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Cow Milker
Stotz Dairy
Buckeye, AZ
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Part-Time Cow Milker for Stotz Dairy.
- Performed routine maintenance on milking machines including lubrication and filter changes.
- Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
- Cleaned and sterilized milking equipment after each use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Efficient Production
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Strategic thinking
- Operational planning
- Adaptability
- Fabrication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Fabricator
Cavco West
03.2025 - Current
Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
06.2024 - 03.2025
Fabrication Welder
Metal Head Welding LLC
07.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Portable Metal Surgeons
05.2023 - 06.2024
Cook
Kentucky Fried Chicken
10.2022 - 05.2023
Cow Milker
Stotz Dairy
03.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School