Andres R. Ontiveros
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Accomplished Welder/Fabricator with a proven track record at Glidewell Laboratories, adept in MIG and TIG welding techniques and skilled in Solid Works design. Known for enhancing metal fabrication efficiency and reducing material waste, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking. Excelled in project delivery, surpassing deadlines with innovative solutions and cross-departmental coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator Lead Mechanical, Machinist
Glidewell Laboratories
04.2015 - 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 and TIG Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Design parts and miner assembly's on Solid Works.
- Manage work orders with JobBoss Data Collection. Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding and fabrication tasks.
- Operate forklift to move machinery, frames and load and unload trucks outside services like powder coating and surface grinding etc...
- Design fixtures for production.
- Delivering projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise techniques for complex assemblies.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Optimized workshop space utilization, organizing tools and materials for easy access during fabrication tasks.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Ron Lummus Racing
03.2005 - 04.2015
- Design chassis and frames to NHRA rulebook.
- Customizer modify suspension components to add strength and stability.
- Custom exhaust headers and intake manifolds for naturally aspirated or forced induction.
- Fulfill customer work orders in shipping and receiving.
- Consult with customers on projects.
- Parts and material management.
- Troubleshooting race car equipment as in ECU, ignition system, fuel systems and suspension.
Education
N/A - Welding
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA2008
N/A - Automotive Electrical
Cypress College
Cypress, CA2006
N/A - Autobody
Pacifica High School
Garden Grove, CA1998
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Parts fabrication
- Materials selection
- MIG welding
- Hand and power tool operation
- Decision-making
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator Lead Mechanical, Machinist
Glidewell Laboratories
04.2015 - Current
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Ron Lummus Racing
03.2005 - 04.2015
N/A - Welding
Fullerton College
N/A - Automotive Electrical
Cypress College
N/A - Autobody
Pacifica High School
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