Christopher Hernandez
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Turner Industries LLC, specializing in gas tungsten arc and flux core welding. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety protocols while delivering high-quality welds. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills contribute to successful project outcomes in challenging environments. I was able to build my confidence and knowledge of welding, and I also learned to weld in very bad weather and positions. I am a highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Welder
Turner Industries LLC
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding
Mcallen Careers Institute
McAllen, TX12-2024
High School Diploma -
Progreso High School
Progreso, TX06-2023
Skills
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux core arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Blueprint reading
- Weld inspection
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Welding machine setup
- Health and safety
- TIG welding expert
- Welding position proficiency
- Multi-process welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding safety
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Weld tacking
- Product welding
- Structural welding
- Pipe welding
- Twic card
- Confined space card
- Fit test for respirators
- Completed a full 9-month course of the welder specialist program
- I have been in the bunker and flash gear
- I have been in a full chemical and acid suit
- Also have been in full respirator mask
Certification
- I have a welding certificate for a welder specialist program earned and issued by McAllen Careers Institute.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Welder
Turner Industries LLC
05.2025 - 05.2025
Welding Certification - Welding
Mcallen Careers Institute
High School Diploma -
Progreso High School
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