Carlos Hernandez
Burbank,CA
Summary
- Over 12 years dedicated experience in welding profession
- Highly skilled in reading blueprints, sketches and specifications
- Demonstrated ability to calculate exact dimensions to be welded
- Hands on experience in effective use of power and hand tools
- In depth knowledge of GMAW and SMAW processes
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level welding position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carman
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
04.2023 - Current
- Improved railcar safety by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining braking systems.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by performing routine maintenance on railcars in a timely manner.
- Ensured adherence to industry regulations with thorough inspections of railcar components and systems.
- Increased productivity by diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly and accurately.
- Optimized performance through the installation of new parts and equipment as needed.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with colleagues on complex repairs and projects.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for efficient operations and safety compliance.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and other equipment required for the successful completion of railcar maintenance tasks.
- Pulled or pushed track switches to reroute cars.
- Controlled car coupling and uncoupling to achieve desired makeup of trains.
Fabrication Welder
WASTE MANAGEMENT
06.2015 - 03.2023
- Perform minor repairs and apply basic welding processes
- Repair compactors, containers, and carts
- Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program
- Associated with repairing compactors and containers
- Perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Optimized equipment performance by performing routine maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues as they arose.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives through thorough inspection of completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Craftsman
BEACON ENERGY SERVICES
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Petrochemical industry experience
- Installed numerous aluminum geodesic domes on crude tanks
- Experience welding horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
Fabrication Welder
MATRIX SERVICES
12.2006 - 01.2013
- Weld metal and other components to fabricate or repair products
- Perform thermal cutting and grinding activities
- Repair broken or cracked parts as required
- Position and clamp components for welding purposes
- Maintain needed supplies and tools as needed.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Education
Certification - Welding
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA04.2007
High School Diploma -
University High School
Los Angeles, CA06.1996
Skills
- Technical documentation
- Workplace safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Welding expertise
- Computer literacy
- Blueprint interpretation
- Hand tool mastery
- Precision measuring instruments
- Team collaboration
- Parts fabrication
- Heavy equipment operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Brake system repair
- Problem-solving abilities
- Continuous learning
- Safety Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Safety Practices
- Inspection Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Positioning Railcars
- Gauge Monitoring
Education Certifications
CERRITOS COLLEGE, Norwalk, CA, 2008, WELD 120- Beginning Arc Welding, WELD 200- Intermediate Arc Welding, WELD 210- Advanced Arc Welding, 40 Osha related Industry Safety Training, TWIC Card
Additional Capabilities
- Ability to drive forklift and manlift
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Welding Skills And Strengths
- Cutting Processes
- Flux-Core Arc
- Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc
- Gas Metal Arc
Timeline
Journeyman Carman
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
WASTE MANAGEMENT
06.2015 - 03.2023
Craftsman
BEACON ENERGY SERVICES
02.2013 - 01.2015
Fabrication Welder
MATRIX SERVICES
12.2006 - 01.2013
Certification - Welding
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
University High School
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