Andres Tapia-Arias
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Offering strong foundation in technical skills and ability to learn and develop in fabrication environment. Brings solid understanding of fundamental welding techniques and safety practices. Ready to use and develop skills in metalworking and welding.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Welder position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Self Employed
Kannapolis, NC
- Fabricated metal structures using MIG and Stick welding techniques.
- Conducted quality control inspections to maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project specifications and requirements.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
Retail Service Specialist
Oreilly Auto Pats
Kannapolis, NC
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and accurate stock records.
- Assisted in training new staff on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, processing transactions accurately.
- Conducted regular merchandising tasks to maintain organized store displays.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer engagement strategies.
- Attended to customer complaints and processed product return or replacement requests.
- Unloaded delivery trucks and safely transported goods from stockroom to assigned floor.
- Kept customer spaces clean, neat and organized for maximum appeal.
- Assisted customers in making informed purchase choices and selecting products.
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
A.L. Brown High School
Kannapolis, NC06.2023
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Adaptive learning
- MIG welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Hand tool safety
- Carbon steel welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Stick welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Visual inspection
- Welding
- Power tool operation
- Store maintenance
- Sales proficiency
- Cross-selling products
- Brand representation
- Customer service
- Opening and closing duties
- Customer engagement
- Store operations
- Employee motivation
- Team Training
- Returns and exchanges
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Customer satisfaction
Accomplishments
During high school I also took college classes for Welding and once I graduated high school I continued and pursuing Welding at Rowan Colby's community college for an additional two years and I also did an apprenticeship program with Wayne Brothers. I learned about construction concrete and overall construction safety.
Certification
I have an apprenticeship certification from Wayne Brothers and I also have a Welding technology certificate in stick Welding from Rowan Cabarrus community college and I also have a Welding certificate in Tig Welding from Rowan Cabarrus community college and I also have a Welding technologies certificate from Rowan Cabarrus community college
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Retail Service Specialist
Oreilly Auto Pats
07.2024 - 03.2026
Fabrication Welder
Self Employed
Welding Certificate - Welding
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
High School Diploma -
A.L. Brown High School