Brandon Sierra
Missouri City
Summary
Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations, and communications skills leading to desired outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A Shipfitter
Austal
Mobile, AL
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Fabricated and assembled structural components according to engineering specifications.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to ensure accurate fit and alignment of ship structures.
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques during the fabrication process.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes effectively.
Class A Shipfitter
Fincantieri Marine
Wisconsin, WI
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Able to inspect completed installations and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fitment of parts onto ships.
- Proficient in the use of a variety of tools such as drill presses, grinders, oxy-acetylene cutting torches, plasma cutters, spot welders and shears.
- Adept at installing prefabricated components including frames, floors, doors and hatches on ships.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts with care to uphold a safe working environment consistently.
Welder
Aerotek (Vacutech)
Sheridan, WY
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed Welding Operations: Executed various types of welding techniques such as MIG, FLUX, TIG, and arc welding, according to blueprints, layouts, and work orders.
- Interpreted Blueprints and Schematics: Read and interpreted technical drawings, blueprints, and welding process specifications to plan welding operations.
- Material Preparation: Measured, cut, and prepared metal components for welding using saws, torches, or other equipment.
- Set Up Equipment: Installed and set up welding machines and related equipment, ensuring proper functionality for specific tasks.
- Inspected Welds: Conducted quality checks on welds to ensure they meet project specifications and industry standards, using inspection tools like calipers and micrometers.
- Applied Safety Standards: Followed all safety procedures and regulations, including wearing protective gear and working in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Metal Fabrication: Welded, joined, and fabricated metal structures and components for construction, manufacturing, or repair.
- Operated Heavy Machinery: Operated cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment to move metal parts and products.
- Collaborated with Team Members: Worked closely with engineers, supervisors, and other team members to ensure timely project completion and compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained Documentation: Recorded production activities, weld quality, and inspection results, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Aluminum Welder
McClain Trailer
Houston, Texas
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Fabricated Aluminum Trailers: Welded and assembled aluminum components for custom and mass-produced trailers using MIG welding techniques, ensuring structural integrity and durability.
- Interpreted Blueprints and Specifications: Read and followed detailed blueprints, schematics, and work orders to precisely construct trailers according to design requirements.
- Performed MIG Welding on Aluminum Parts: Utilized MIG (GMAW) welding processes to join aluminum frames, panels, and other components for trailer assemblies, ensuring clean, high-quality welds.
- Prepared and Positioned Aluminum Materials: Measured, cut, and prepared aluminum sheets, tubing, and structural components for welding using saws, grinders, and other equipment.
- Ensured Weld Quality: Conducted visual inspections and tests on aluminum welds to ensure quality, including proper penetration and minimal defects, while adhering to industry welding standards.
- Maintained Welding Equipment: Set up, adjusted, and maintained MIG welding machines for aluminum welding, ensuring proper gas flow, wire feed speed, and heat settings for each project.
- Applied Safety Procedures: Followed OSHA safety guidelines and company protocols, including wearing protective gear and maintaining a clean and safe workspace.
- Collaborated with Production Team: Worked closely with fabricators and assembly teams to meet production deadlines and ensure trailer quality met customer specifications.
- Performed Finishing Work: Completed grinding, smoothing, and polishing of welds to enhance the final appearance and durability of the aluminum trailers.
Audio Visual Technical Support
Audio Visual Tech
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Set up equipment used to enhance live events, such as microphones, video recorders, projectors, lighting, and sound mixing equipment.
- Checked completed work for quality and accuracy.
- Serviced and maintained all audiovisual systems.
- Used appropriate tools and materials in alignment with safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Operate and troubleshoot sound and video.
Education
Certification - Pipe Welding
Texas State Technical College
TX12.2024
Associates - Welding Technology in Welding
Texas State Technical College
TX05.2022
Skills
- AWS certified
- Ability to weld in all positions
- Knowledge of proper PPE
- Forklift driver
- Team player
- Problem solver
- Mathematical skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Able to read blueprints and prioritize work to meet deadline requirements
- Follows Health and Safety Standards and Welding Codes and Standards
- Experienced Pipe, Tig, Mig, Flux, Stick, Gauging and Oxy-Acetylene Welder
- Stick welding
- Plasma cutting
- Structural fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Measurement accuracy
- Power tools operation
- Fabrication
- Welding expertise
- Rigging techniques
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Joint preparation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Technical skill
- Vertical welding
- Oxy-fuel torches
- Precision cutting
- Metal fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Overhead crane operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Class A Shipfitter
Austal
01.2026 - 04.2026
Class A Shipfitter
Fincantieri Marine
01.2025 - 01.2026
Welder
Aerotek (Vacutech)
08.2023 - 08.2024
Aluminum Welder
McClain Trailer
04.2022 - 04.2023
Audio Visual Technical Support
Audio Visual Tech
04.2018 - 08.2022
Associates - Welding Technology in Welding
Texas State Technical College
Certification - Pipe Welding
Texas State Technical College