Alejandro Olazaba

Welder /Welding Fabricator

Local 33

Sun Valley, CA

06.2022 - 12.2023

Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.