CHARLIE LOPEZ
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated Combo Welder with experience at ATEC Steel, excelling in quality control and safety compliance. Proven ability to produce high-integrity welds while maintaining a clean work environment. Strong attention to detail and effective team collaboration skills ensure project success and adherence to industry standards. Committed to delivering exceptional results in challenging conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
WELDER
ATEC Steel
DEER PARK, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Assembled and operated hoisting equipment to lift and position structural steel components safely and accurately.
- Minimized material distortion by carefully monitoring fitting, burning, and welding operations throughout each project.
- Inspected tools, welding equipment, and safety gear to ensure proper function and compliance with safety standards.
- Kept job sites clean and organized by removing scrap metal, slag, and other debris regularly.
- Installed and secured steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and other large-scale structures.
- Fabricated steel beams, columns, girders, and frames according to detailed blueprints and verbal instructions from supervisors.
- Followed established welding procedures, including pre-heating requirements, to ensure proper weld penetration and strength.
Combo Welder
MILLER INTERGRATED
Pasadena, TX
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked closely with supervisors and pipefitters to ensure on-time completion of projects, with minimal rework.
- Maintained a clean safety record, and strictly followed refinery safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, knowledge, and engineering requirements.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Frequently worked on elevated platforms, scaffolds, and inside confined spaces, under strict safety procedures.
- Assisted with grinding, gouging, and prepping surfaces for high-integrity welds.
Combo Welder
Cajun IDC
FREEPORT, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Inspected components and assemblies throughout the production process, identifying and recording any quality issues.
- Followed industry codes and standards to ensure all welded structures met strength and safety requirements.
- Used measuring tools such as templates and straightedges to confirm dimensions matched project specifications.
- Performed routine upkeep on welding machines and tools to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Shaped, cut, and beveled metal materials to exact tolerances using hand tools, grinders, and cutting torches.
Combo Welder
Taurus
PORT ARTHUR, TX
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted lead welders with the construction and repair of storage tanks and pressure vessels.
- Performed basic welding tasks including tacking, grinding, and fitting.
- Helped prepare surfaces for welding using grinders and cutting tools.
- Maintained a clean and safe worksite and followed all safety protocols.
- Worked in confined spaces and at heights as required.
- Used TIG, and stick welding processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
CROSBY HIGHSCHOOL
Crosby, TX05-2017
Skills
- Basic Fitting and Layout
- Confined Space Welding
- Welding Machine Setup and Maintenance
- OSHA Safety Standards
- Hot Work & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined Space Entry Procedures
- PPE & Job Site Safety Compliance
- Quality Control & Weld Inspections
- Preheat & Post-Weld Heat Treatment Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in Harsh or Confined Environments
- Time management
Timeline
WELDER
ATEC Steel
01.2025 - Current
Combo Welder
Cajun IDC
01.2024 - 05.2024
Combo Welder
MILLER INTERGRATED
06.2023 - 12.2024
Combo Welder
Taurus
08.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
CROSBY HIGHSCHOOL
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