Manuel Silva
Houston
Summary
Dependable and committed welder with over 25 years of experience in fabricating and repairing industrial and commercial components. Proven expertise and meticulous attention to detail ensure precision in high-quality craftsmanship, strong work ethic, and consistent achievement of project deadlines and productivity targets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding/Lead Fitter
Volcanic EML
Houston
07.2016 - 12.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and welding processes.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
- Assisted other team members with troubleshooting any problems encountered during production runs.
Combo Pipe Welder/QC Inspector
Duron Systems
Houston
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Set up and operated manual welding equipment for multiple processes such as MIG and MAG, TIG and Plasma Arc Welding.
- Welded and assembled components of pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, boilers and other metal structures according to blueprints.
- Managed daily workflow of QC staff including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing feedback as needed.
- Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components, and materials.
Pipe Welder
FSI
Houston
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
Education
GED -
Scarborough High School
Houston, TX05-1999
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Sub-arc welding
- Quality control
- Material compliance
- Flux core welding
- Excellent communication
- Oxyfuel cutting, plasma arc cutting experience
- Forklift operator
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Welding/Lead Fitter
Volcanic EML
07.2016 - 12.2025
Combo Pipe Welder/QC Inspector
Duron Systems
01.2015 - 07.2016
Pipe Welder
FSI
01.2005 - 01.2015
GED -
Scarborough High School