Christopher Espinoza
Lakewood
Summary
Accomplished Master Pipe Welder at DIT MWI with expertise in TIG and MIG welding, enhancing weld quality through precision techniques. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, providing critical insights during project planning. Skilled in blueprint reading and structural fabrication, ensuring high standards of quality assurance and safety in all operations.
Experienced with advanced welding techniques essential for pipe welding. Utilizes precision and safety protocols to ensure high-quality outcomes. Knowledge of blueprint interpretation, problem-solving, and effective team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Pipe Welder
DIT MWI
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army
07.2012 - 07.2023
- Reduced miscommunication errors by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintaining clear communication with fellow crewmembers.
- Facilitated timely decision-making by providing accurate information on enemy positions, distances, and terrain features.
- Executed rapid response actions during time-sensitive situations to achieve mission objectives under high-pressure conditions.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
- Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allowed troops to maneuver in area.
Education
Master Pipe Fitter/ Master Pipe Combination Welder - Welding/ Pipe Fitting
Missouri Welding Institute
Nevada, MO04-2025
International Commercial Divers Certification - Commercial Diving/Underwater Construction
Divers Institute of Technology
Rio Rancho, NM03-2024
Skills
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe beveling
- Carbon arc gouging
- Plasma cutting
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding positions
- Joint preparation
- Purge welding
- Non-destructive testing
- Layout and marking
- Grinding techniques
- Safety procedures
- Structural fabrication
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe welding
- Pipe fitting
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 54 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of seven divers in the development of numerous salvage operations that resulted in 100% mission success.
Certification
Certifications:
- SMAW
- GTAW
- FCAW
- GMAW
- Master Pipe Fitting
- Master Pipe Welding
- Inconel (nickel-chromium alloys)
- Diving
- Underwater Welding
- Underwater Rescue
- OSHA 10
- Hazmat/Hazpower
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master Pipe Welder
DIT MWI
11.2024 - 04.2025
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army
07.2012 - 07.2023
Master Pipe Fitter/ Master Pipe Combination Welder - Welding/ Pipe Fitting
Missouri Welding Institute
International Commercial Divers Certification - Commercial Diving/Underwater Construction
Divers Institute of Technology
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