Christopher Rocha
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
L&H Industrial
Tempe, AZ
06.2022 - Current
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing standardized inspection processes and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Welder
Empire Cat
Mesa, AZ
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Fabricated and welded various components and assemblies according to engineering specifications and blueprints.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Service Technician 1 Welder/Machinist
Komatsu Mining Corporation
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintain all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order
- Examines workpieces for defects
- Assists in fabricating new components from shop drawings or blueprints
- Perform basic arc welding
- Perform basic repair welds on equipment and components
- Work safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies
- Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work
- Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
- Ability to work independently
Welder Contractor
Aerotek
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Checked and repair welding leads, gas lines and air hoses.
- Salvaged, repair and build up parts whenever possible.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints.
- Repair and remove unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Repair broken or cracked mining equipment in position.
- Confined space trained entry and monitor
- Perform all work in accordance in establish safety procedures
- Able to weld in all postions
- Clean and grind bore prior to welding to insure no imperfections when machined
Welder Fitter
Encore Steel
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
- Pre heat any material over a inch prior to welding to AWS specifications.
Welder
Mcneilus Manufacturing
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Fit and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Exceeded two of three reviews.
Laborer
Complete Mechanical Co Inc
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Transferred tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations.
- Dropped and installed air conditioning duct units and build air conditioning curbs.
Laborer
Gerdau
2013 - 2014
- Pull, push, lift and carry heavy material.
- Build rebar mats for concrete walls.
- Accurately measure and build templates for rebar layouts.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Moon Valley Highschool
3625 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850292010
Some Trade Studies - Welding Technology
Glendale Community College
6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 853022014
Skills
- Line Boring: Extensive experience in line boring, with a strong understanding of the associated techniques and processes
- Precision Hand Tools: Proficient in using a variety of precision hand tools for detailed and accurate work
- Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) Tools: Proficient in using various CMM tools including Faro Arm, Romer Arm, Leica AT400, and Faro Laser Tracker
- Welding Certifications: 3G and 4G FCAW Certified: Certified in 3G and 4G Flux-Cored Arc Welding Ability to obtain certification for FCAW with 3/32 wire
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Knowledgeable in GD&T, ensuring precise engineering specifications and quality control
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI): Certification in hand
- DOT Medical Card: Valid DOT medical card in hand
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certification: Certified for safety and health in mining environments
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification: Level 1 in Magnetic Particle Inspection: Certified and capable of testing for Level 2
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification: Level 1 Liquid Penetrant inspection
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
L&H Industrial
06.2022 - Current
Welder
Empire Cat
06.2021 - 06.2022
Service Technician 1 Welder/Machinist
Komatsu Mining Corporation
04.2018 - 06.2021
Welder Contractor
Aerotek
11.2017 - 04.2018
Welder Fitter
Encore Steel
01.2017 - 10.2017
Welder
Mcneilus Manufacturing
06.2014 - 01.2017
Laborer
Complete Mechanical Co Inc
02.2014 - 06.2014
Laborer
Gerdau
2013 - 2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Moon Valley Highschool
Some Trade Studies - Welding Technology
Glendale Community College