BENNY GONZALES
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Reliable Combo Welder accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Welder
Kodiak
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
PIPE WELDER
RW Cox
Paris, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Combo Welder
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
Pipe Welder
Ref Chem
Houston, TX
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
Pipe Welder
R W Cox
Paris, TX
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Assisted other team members with troubleshooting any problems encountered during production runs.
- Provided guidance to junior welders regarding best practices when performing tasks.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in gas line installations.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
PIPE WELDER
Fluor
Irving, TX
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Clamped, cut and assembled pipe components before welding
- Welding 2in/3in pipe, making sure root is nice and clean as well as the hot pass, and cap, to have a perfect weld
- Knowledgeable in Welding Rig Material and Material Used by Welder, (wire feed, Squares, Levels, etc and Reading of tape Measure)
- Rolling Out Equipment- Jack Stands, Grinders, Buffer, Connecting Extension Cords, Welding Leads, and Measuring Equipment
- Grinding, Buffering, Measuring and Cutting 2" and 6" Pipe, "Install" 6" Expansion Loops to pipeline, Prefabricating 6" schedule 40 and schedule 80 Expansion loops (Grinding out Slag, Pin-Holes and Starters, Continuous housekeeping in process)
PIPE WELDER
MIINC Industrial
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Clamped, cut and assembled pipe components before welding
- Welding 2in/3in pipe, making sure root is nice and clean as well as the hot pass, and cap, to have a perfect weld
- Knowledgeable in Welding Rig Material and Material Used by Welder, (wire feed, Squares, Levels, etc and Reading of tape Measure)
- Rolling Out Equipment- Jack Stands, Grinders, Buffer, Connecting Extension Cords, Welding Leads, and Measuring Equipment
- Grinding, Buffering, Measuring and Cutting 2" and 6" Pipe, "Install" 6" Expansion Loops to pipeline, Prefabricating 6" schedule 40 and schedule 80 Expansion loops (Grinding out Slag, Pin-Holes and Starters, Continuous housekeeping in process)
PIPE WELDER
Southern Fabrication
Brandon, MI
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
- Weld components in at, vertical, or overhead positions
- Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required congurations and positions for welding.
PIPE WELDER
Guardian Energy
Big Springs, TX
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Assembled structural units together such as lube oil systems
- Welding out vessels, generators, stainless steel vessels, skids inside and out to perfection, and welding out 2'/3' pipe
- Clamped, cut and assembled pipe components before welding
- Certified to weld carbon steel, copper nickel, and stainless steel in all positions (6G) and restricted (GTAW)
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER
Halliburton
Duncan, OK
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assemble a process that includes fitting, mounting, alignment, adjusting, and operational testing
- Work cooperatively with team members to complete tasks efficiently within established deadlines.
- Assemble mechanical parts, components or assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Utilized heavy machinery and various tools to measure and assemble units according to specifications.
WELDER
Pratt and Whitney
WICHITA FALLS, TX
10.2007 - 08.2012
- Turbine engine Component Repair (performed repairman duties to accomplish repairs to engine components and accessories
- Inspection (Inspected accessories and component parts to determine serviceability and repairable
- TIG, MIG and Arc Weld High temperature brazing and blending
- Sanitary tube welding
- Weld buildup and layover on various alloys: Stainless, cobalt, nickel, Chromalloy, and hastelloy
Education
Continued Education Welding -
VERNON COLLEGE
01.1997
Skills
- Huge knowledge of MIG, TIG, Arc, Aluminum, Carbon, and Stainless welding procedures
- Skilled in operation of power tools and hand tools
- Outstanding ability to assist in pipe installation and repairs
- Heavy machine operator: skid steer, sky track, man lift and fork truck
- Teamwork and Communication
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Structural welding
- Pipe welding
- Equipment Operation
- Stick Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Torch operation
- MIG welding
- Parts Assembly
- Safety Monitoring
- Brake Press Operation
- Power Tool Operation
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Portable Grinders
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Decision-Making
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- TIG welding expert
Certification
- OSHA 10
- TWIC
References
References available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Kodiak
01.2023 - 02.2024
PIPE WELDER
RW Cox
01.2021 - 01.2023
Pipe Welder
Ref Chem
11.2020 - 02.2021
Pipe Welder
R W Cox
09.2020 - 11.2020
PIPE WELDER
Fluor
05.2020 - 09.2020
PIPE WELDER
MIINC Industrial
09.2019 - 03.2020
PIPE WELDER
Southern Fabrication
01.2018 - 09.2019
PIPE WELDER
Guardian Energy
08.2015 - 12.2017
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER
Halliburton
01.2014 - 01.2015
WELDER
Pratt and Whitney
10.2007 - 08.2012
Continued Education Welding -
VERNON COLLEGE
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