Christopher Castanon

Interpreted shop drawings and prints.

Assembled steel structures for various trailer designs.

Measured and marked part and cross member points.

Utilized plasma cutter and grinder to cut and bend steel as needed.

Applied clamps and magnets to ensure frame and parts were stable prior to squaring.

Executed welding and grinding operations in compliance with company guidelines.

▪︎Remove any slag and spatter from completed project.

•Completing full weld and quality inspection.

Acquired various company-issued certifications.

•CPR certification(first responder)

•Forklif

•1 & 2 ton crane

•Welding

Constructed specialized gates for pedestrians and vehicles.

•Repaired horse corals.

Performed maintenance tasks on K9 kennels to improve structural integrity.

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• Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
• Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
• Documented welding on specified work order.
• Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
• Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
• Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
• Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
• Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
• Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
• Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
• Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
• Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
• Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.