Andrew Barragan

Fabrication Welder/Lead Welder

Tomarco Contractor Specialties

La Mirada, CA

01.2024 - 05.2025

Travel to other locations to ensure the product is correct and ready for installation.
Write daily production reports.
12 hours, Monday through Friday.
Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.