Armando Alvarado
Fort Payne
Summary
Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within workplaces.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder III
Heil Environmental
Fort Payne
02.2015 - Current
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Inspected finished units to pass the company's quality needs.
- Fabricated units in an efficient manner while still meeting quality standards.
- Worked in the integration of a new design into the production line.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Payne High School
Fort Payne, AL05-2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Northeast Alabama Community College
Powel,ALSkills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Template construction
- Safety compliance
- Team training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Welding safety
- Fabrication
- Critical thinking
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Welder III
Heil Environmental
02.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fort Payne High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Northeast Alabama Community College