Brittany Torres
Bay City,TX
Summary
I am a highly devoted and results-driven individual seeking a position as a Welder with a company that will allow growth in my career and stability. Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Henderson Fabrication
Bay City, TX
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Apprentice Bricklayer
International Union Of Bricklayers And Allied
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Carried heavy loads of bricks, blocks and other building materials around sites.
- Measured and cut bricks to size with power saws and hand tools.
- Assisted qualified bricklayers with the construction of walls and other structures.
- Followed safety protocols at all times when handling tools or working from heights.
- Kept accurate records of daily tasks completed in line with company policies.
- Checked that walls were built level and plumb using spirit levels or laser equipment.
- Repaired existing brickwork by removing damaged sections of masonry and replacing them with new materials.
- Cleaned up site debris such as broken bricks, mortar mixers and building materials.
- Provided general labour support during busy periods.
- Assisted in training new apprentices on safe work practices.
- Mixed mortar, cement, sand and water to form a cohesive paste for laying bricks.
- Identified different types of bricks, blocks and stones according to their characteristics.
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
Combination Welder
TARSCO
Houston, Tx
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Welded metal components together to fabricate and repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, mobile homes, motors and generators
- Executed daily operations of fitting and welding
- Welded metal parts together, using both gas welding and brazing, or any combination of arc welding processes
- Wrote, designed and produced tank parts
- Performed related tasks, such as thermal cutting and grinding
- Repaired broken and cracked parts, filled holes and increased size of metal parts
- Positioned and clamped together components of fabricated metal products
- Located and repaired cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads, using inspection equipment and gas torch
- Successfully handled metal materials and tools.
Welder/Helper
Houston Anodes
Houston, Tx
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Helped lay out, position, align and fit components together
- Assisted in selecting equipment and planning layout, assembly and welding
- Successfully managed a N/A-person team N/A
- Successfully handled N/A
- Moved workpieces, tools and supplies manually and with handtruck
- Cleaned workpieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust and grease, using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, and chemical solutions
- Connected hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders
- Connected cables from power source to electrode holder and workpiece and fixture.
Welder/Fabricator
High Tech Truck Riging
Houston, Tx
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Assembled and tack-welded steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment in preparation for final welding
- Measured and marked locations for metal components on assembly table, following blueprints
- Wrote, designed and produced truck parts
- Tack-welded parts in preparation for final welding.
Contractor
Republic Services
Houston, Tx
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted workers in welding, brazing and thermal and arc cutting activities
- Lifted and clamped workpieces to table, into jigs, and into position as directed, manually and by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer and wedges
- Cleaned workpieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust and grease, using wire brush, portable grinder and hand scraper
- Removed, tagged and marked and moved finished work.
Assistant
Houston Food Bank
Houston, Tx
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Executed daily operations of making groups of people and assigning them to a work area
- Wrote, designed and produced daily plans and procedures
- Trained volunteers in how to sort items and how to dispose of them properly
- Successfully handled materials and tools
- Greeted visitors, ascertained nature of business and conducted visitors to employer and appropriate person.
Education
Welding
Industrial Welding Academy
OSHA10
NCCER
Skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Grinders
- MIG welding
- Hand tool safety
- Precision measurement
- Fall protection
- Stick Welding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Languages
- English, Read and write
- Spanish, Read and write
References
- Araceli Reyes, (832)-860-1093
- Angela Cruz, (832)-206-9332
- Sivivian Merrick, (281)-203-9251
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Henderson Fabrication
09.2022 - 08.2024
Apprentice Bricklayer
International Union Of Bricklayers And Allied
02.2019 - 06.2022
Combination Welder
TARSCO
08.2018 - 01.2019
Welder/Helper
Houston Anodes
03.2018 - 08.2018
Welder/Fabricator
High Tech Truck Riging
01.2018 - 03.2018
Contractor
Republic Services
11.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant
Houston Food Bank
08.2017 - 11.2017
Welding
Industrial Welding Academy
OSHA10
NCCER
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