Angel Cordero-Nunez
Franklin,LA
Summary
Skilled welder with expertise in MIG and TIG welding, known for strong safety compliance and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in training new welders and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Chart Industries
New Iberia, Louisiana
12.2019 - Current
- Fabricated metal structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine assembly specifications and requirements.
- Operated welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new welders on best practices and safety protocols.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment to maintain optimal functionality and extend equipment lifespan.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices on safety protocols and effective use of tools and equipment during fabrication and welding operations.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Welder
Cypress Fabrications
St. Martinville, LA - Louisiana
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Fabricated metal structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine assembly specifications and requirements.
- Operated welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Trained new welders on best practices and safety protocols to enhance team skills and adherence to safety standards.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment across vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions to complete diverse welding tasks.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Inspected completed work using various instruments to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tomas C. Ongay
Bayamon PR05.2004
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Plasma arc welding
- Overhead welding
- Structural welding
- Horizontal welding
- Multi-process welding
- Welding machine setup
- Machine adjustment
- Quality inspection
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy machinery repair
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Production deadlines
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Welder training
- Machine adjustment
- Plasma arc welding
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Welder
Chart Industries
12.2019 - Current
Welder
Cypress Fabrications
03.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Tomas C. Ongay