Angel Lara
Seminole
Summary
Experienced in welding and metal fabrication with a strong focus on safety compliance and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints and specifications to execute precise welding operations, including structural steel fabrication and repair. Skilled in operating various welding equipment and performing maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Proven track record of maintaining clean work environments and adhering to safety protocols while completing projects efficiently.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Structure Welder
Fabcorps Solutions
Denver City
11.2022 - Current
- Use appropriate filler materials depending upon the type of base material being welded together.
- Repair broken parts by realigning parts correctly before performing any necessary welding operations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Ensure that all welds are clean and free of spatter prior to inspection.
- Perform maintenance on welding equipment such as changing tips or electrodes.
- Utilize oxyacetylene torch for heating metals prior to bending or shaping them into desired shapes by hand tools.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters and drill presses in order to cut, bend and straighten metal plates.
- Clean surfaces after each job is complete ensuring all debris has been removed from area prior to leaving job site.
- Grind down excess weld beads in preparation for finishing operations.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions utilizing flux core arc welding process.
- Lay out parts from drawings or templates using measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors and rulers.
- Fabricate components by cutting, forming, and joining metals using manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on all tools used during the welding process.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine the specific welding requirements.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
Roustabout
Fabcorps Solutions
Denver City
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported tools, supplies, and other materials using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of machinery on well sites.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately according to company standards.
- Participated in job site clean-up activities such as removing debris from areas surrounding rigs and wells.
- Installed pipes for water lines or gas lines in accordance with local codes.
- Maintained pressure gauges and flow meters to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Inspected and operated pumps, valves, and pipelines for oil wells.
- Operated cranes or hoists when loading and unloading heavy objects at rig sites.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily activities for supervisors upon completion of shift.
- Assisted in the installation of production tubing into wellheads as needed.
- Repaired or replaced broken parts on pumps, motors, engines, valves.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials from one area to another.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Observed manufacturer safety instructions when using machinery and work tools.
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seminole High School
Seminole, TX05-2021
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Equipment operation
- Structural welding
- Metal fabrication
- Quality assurance
- Measurement taking
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Welding safety procedures
- Structural steel fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Flat position welding
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Joint preparation
- Welding training
- Overhead welding
- Horizontal welding
- Heat treatment
- Vertical welding
- Grinding techniques
- Welding consumables selection
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Plate welding
- Cutting techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Visual inspection
- Quality controls
- Beam welding
- Grinding work
- Structural repair
- Confined space welding
- Job site cleanup
- Material handling
- Quality inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Pipe handling
- Safety awareness
- Piping installation and repair
- Materials transportation
- Safety meetings
- Accident reporting
- Heavy lifting
- Fall protection
- Confined space entry
- Personal protective equipment
- Welding basics
- Safety gear use
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Structure Welder
Fabcorps Solutions
11.2022 - Current
Roustabout
Fabcorps Solutions
11.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Seminole High School