Antonio Hernandez

• Sub-arc welding,MiG and dual shield welding. Operate overhead cranes , some forklift experience.

Gouging, some torch cutting , hole watch. Have also used grinders from all types.

• Welded structural steel for offshore fabrication projects in Kiewit Offshore Services yards.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols for precise fit-up and assembly.
• Applied FCAW and SMAW processes on carbon steel and alloy materials.
• Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and code compliance before release.
• Prepared joints by grinding, cleaning, and beveling surfaces for welding.
• Followed hot work permits and site safety rules during offshore fabrication.
• Maintained welding equipment, leads, and tools for daily production readiness.
• Collaborated with fitters, riggers, and supervisors to complete structural assemblies.
• Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Adjusted the settings on the power source according to the type of material being welded.
• Loaded materials onto jigs or fixtures in preparation for the welding process.
• Maintained accurate records of all welding activities including the number of pieces welded and time taken for each piece.
• Calibrated and tested equipment regularly to maintain accuracy levels in production processes.
• Troubleshot problems encountered during the course of the job.
• Utilized various hand tools, including grinders and files, to achieve precise finishing on welding projects.
• Repaired worn or damaged parts by cutting away defective sections and replacing with new material.
• Utilized various welding techniques such as oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using appropriate techniques.
• Set up welding machines and equipment for each job.

• Sub-arc mig and dual shield welding. Goiging some torch cutting.

Operate overhead cranes forklifts worked at a pipe mill, brace rack and pile rack. We would also do heat stressing.

• Welded marine fabrication assemblies for Gulf Marine Fabricators projects
• Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols for structural steel layouts
• Prepared joints through grinding, beveling, and fit-up alignment