Christian Lopez
Weslaco,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented Combination Welder with nearly 4 years of hands-on experience in the welding industry. Skilled in power tools and fabrication, with a proven ability to lead crews and tackle challenges efficiently. Seeking to join a progressive company that values dedication and offers opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics
Cleveland, Texas
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Welded plates and studs with stainless steel electrodes and gasless fluxcore wire NR-232 to achieve strong, lasting joints.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools to ensure peak operational efficiency.
- Performed liner plate repairs using plasma torch for cutting old and new material.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Executed demolition of pen seals and installed new replacements to restore functionality.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety compliance.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Assisted in training new welders in proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Executed routine job responsibilities to maintain productivity.
Welder/Mechanic apprentice
Utility trailer sales and repair
Edinburg, TX
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Dismantled, reshaped, resharpened, reassembled, and fabricated trailer parts through cutting, grinding, and MIG welding.
- Executed welding tasks on trailer flooring to ensure structural integrity, removing and reinstalling metal sheets and metal patches.
- Operated the forklift to transport products and materials within the warehouse.
- Welded trailer flooring and removed and reinstalled metal sheets and patches to ensure structural integrity.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide fabrication processes.
- Maintained welding tools and equipment in optimal working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete trailer assembly projects.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts with cutting torches and welding equipment, restoring functionality and safety.
- Cleaned work area and organized materials for efficient workflow management.
- Ensured cleanliness of work environment to promote safety and productivity. by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Welder
Trevino steel erecting and welding
Edcouch, Texas
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed repairs and maintenance on metal dumpster trucks.
- Executed the removal of damaged metals, scraps, and excess garbage.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Utilized forklift for efficient loading and unloading of materials. to insert metal blades back into proper positioning and put the hydraulic system back in place.
- Secured blades into correct position to maintain functionality and performance.
- Operated power tools including C-clamps and torch-cutters for various projects.
- Used forklift truck to insert metal blades back into proper positioning and put the hydraulic system back in place.
- Fixed and repaired metal dumpster trucks, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing, or bending for precise fit.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Welder
RGV Fabricators and specialty welding
Edcouch
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Handled a variety of tasks within the welding industry involving different types of metals.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Executed tasks such as climbing towers and installing metal columns and beams.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- I used high temperature equipment for welding as well as metal related power tools.
- Utilized forklift for transporting materials to designated areas.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- I used power tools for Resharpening, reshaping, grinding, cleaning, assembling, and dismantling manufactured products.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- My responsibilities included climbing towers and installing metal columns and beams.
- Moved materials using a forklift to ensure efficient workflow.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Collected necessary materials for projects to ensure timely completion.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Ensured a safe working environment by regularly removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
Education
Combination Welding Program -
STVT
Weslaco, TX 05.2024 - 03.2025
Skills
- GMAW/FCAW 3G/4G PLATE
- GMAW multi-position welding
- SMAW 3G/4G PLATE
- SMAW multi-position welding
- TIG welding techniques
- MIG welding techniques
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Oxyacetylene safety
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Blueprint comprehension
- Blueprint interpretation
- Basic measurement techniques
- Measurement assessment
- Tape measurement
- Metal grinding
- Surface preparation techniques
- Weld tacking
- Hand torch operation
- Torch cutting
- Mechanical welding tasks
- Utilize power tools
- Material handling
- Work area organization
- Timely project execution
- High-volume adaptability
- Welding project management
- Welding safety
- Welding safety protocol protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Consistent work ethic
- Detail-oriented approach
- Adaptability in welding
- Team player
- Inventory control
- Weld tacking
- Torch cutting
- OSHA compliance
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Welder
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics
02.2026 - 05.2026
Combination Welding Program -
STVT
05.2024 - 03.2025
Welder/Mechanic apprentice
Utility trailer sales and repair
02.2024 - 12.2024
Welder
Trevino steel erecting and welding
09.2023 - 02.2024
Welder
RGV Fabricators and specialty welding
01.2023 - 07.2023