Christian Rodriguez
Mercedes
Summary
Safety-conscious Journeyman Welder offers 10 years of welding industry experience combined with extensive welding training and strength. Ambitious and always thriving to do better I feel like i can make a difference and be a great addition to your team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding/Fabrication Instructor
Southern Industrial Career Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Leadership role
- Managed tools and consumable inventory
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Journeyman Mechanic
Rgv Sugar Growers
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Trained new mechanics on company procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and parts necessary for daily operations.
- Worked on a big variety of heavy machinery.
- I worked at Rgv sugar growers for several years. I have an ambition and thrive off of leadership. I try to accomplish my tasks and more. That being said, my years as a journeyman welder didn't go unnoticed. The sugar mill worked on seasons, we had a repair season and a grinding season. Repair season I was a leader to some of the other welders and we accomplished many welding jobs. during our grinding season it was mostly preventative maintenance as a welder but when i wasn't welding i would pride myself in taking leadership in our shift. Highly communicative, i took a big part in running the mill during my shift. Mechanic was the next step for me to reach a higher position, so being ambitious i went for it. As the mechanic and having various skill work I was always getting my work done and seeking to help others complete theirs. Before i was able to move up any higher on the ladder the Rgv sugar mill was sadly shut down.
Journeyman Welder
Rgv Sugar Growers
08.2016 - 04.2024
- Followed blueprints, engineering sketches and work order directions to determine welding processes and complete quality work.
- Faced plenty of different obstacles throughout the years. Faced to weld many different materials and multiple welding processes
- Pipe fitting
- Custom fabrications
- Tig welding
- Stick welding
- Flux core
- Mig welding
- Applied safe and accurate processes to join metal components and other weldable materials.
- Fabricated parts to complete assemblies according to specifications.
- Rigging
- Crane operations
- Heavy machinery operator
- Inspected completed welds for adherence to safety standards and project requirements.
- Prioritized workplace safety by wearing personal protective equipment PPE at all times during active projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired damaged or worn metal components by grinding out defects and re-welding area.
- Adapted quickly to new materials or welding techniques when required by specific job tasks.
Mechanic
Ramrod Customs
01.2021 - 01.2023
- I worked this position as a part time job.
- We did vehicle modifications such as lift kits, lowering kits, motor modifications, motor rebuilds. it was a custom shop so we would take on anything that walked through the door.
- Diagnosed problems using manual, visual and computer-assisted methods.
- Communicated with customers to provide competitive price quotes and estimated labor times.
- Documented repair work in company system.
- Test drove vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation.
Class B welder
Turner Industries
01.2015 - 04.2016
- I started here as a welder who only welded carbon steel. I had the opportunity to keep pushing my welding and tested to weld exotic metals within a few months of being on the job.
- When worked slowed down i started tacking so I could learn how to pipe fit. Before layoffs happened i had my own table for fitting.
- Pipe fitting
- Tig Welding
- Mig welding
- Rigging procedures
- Crane operation
Hydraulic Technician
J&M Hydraulics
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Performed troubleshooting services for clients experiencing issues in their hydraulic systems.
- Conducted field inspections of hydraulic structures and systems.
- Specialized in hydraulic walking floors
- Inspected, disassemble, and repair hydraulic pistons
- Pto repairs
- Hydraulic valve repairs
- Worked on various top manufactures of heavy machinery, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic issues.
Education
NCCER WELDING CERT - WELDING
Stvt
12.2014
High School -
MERCEDES HIGH SCHOOL
12.2012
Skills
- Welding safety
- Pipe fitting
- Layout and Fitting
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Mechanically inclined
- Troubleshooting skills
- Cutting torch
- Forklift certified
- Certified to weld any process
- Pipe welding
- Fabrication techniques
- Structural welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Brazing
- Torch operation
- MIG welding
- Problem-Solving
- Tig welding
- Stick welding
- Flux core
- Mig welding
- Rigging
- Crane operations
- Heavy machinery operator
- Computer tech
- Body work & Paint
- Wood working
- Any type of electrical work
- Academic instruction
- Lesson planning
- Detailed instruction
- Progress evaluations
- Classroom management techniques
- Public speaking
Certification
NCCER-WELDING
NCCER-WELDING ADVANCED TOPICS
NCCER-PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF METALS
NCCER-PREHEATING AND POSTHEATING OF METALS
NCCER-GMAW-PIPE
NCCER-FCAW-PIPE
NCCER-GMAW-ALUMINUM PLATE
NCCER-GTAW-ALUMINUM PLATE
NCCER-GMAW ALUMINUM PIPE
NCCER- INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welding/Fabrication Instructor
Southern Industrial Career Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
Journeyman Mechanic
Rgv Sugar Growers
01.2022 - 04.2024
Mechanic
Ramrod Customs
01.2021 - 01.2023
Journeyman Welder
Rgv Sugar Growers
08.2016 - 04.2024
Class B welder
Turner Industries
01.2015 - 04.2016
Hydraulic Technician
J&M Hydraulics
01.2013 - 01.2015
NCCER WELDING CERT - WELDING
Stvt
High School -
MERCEDES HIGH SCHOOL
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