To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fitter
Southwest Steel
Las Vegas
08.2023 - 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, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Operated hoists, cranes, and 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.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
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.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Welder/Fabricator
EGADS
Las Vegas
02.2022 - 08.2023
Structural Welder
XL Steel
Las Vegas
12.2021 - 02.2022
Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
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.
Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.