Christopher Sandoval
Baytown
Summary
Skilled Combo Welder with a strong background in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding techniques. Experience includes working on construction projects, infrastructure development, and industrial repair work. Strengths include ability to read blueprints and understanding of welding symbols for accurate project completion. Notable contributions include improving efficiency through best practice implementation and ensuring highest safety standards are upheld at all times. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Robert E Lee Highschool
Baytown
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal structures for school projects.
- Applied various welding methods including MIG and TIG to complete tasks efficiently.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Combo Welder
UPS Industrial
Mont Belvieu
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints to execute precise welding tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment according to safety standards.
- Assisted in the setup and calibration of welding machines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Conducted quality checks on welds for structural integrity.
- Followed proper procedures for handling and storing materials safely.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Grinded down excess material from welds to ensure smooth finish surfaces that met required specifications.
- Checked all dimensions of completed welds against specified tolerances using measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
- Created templates for use in positioning fabricated parts prior to welding operation.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy of welds and conformance to specifications.
- Developed jigs for holding parts in place during welding process.
- Filled out paperwork related to production activities such as timecards, quality control records and daily reports.
Education
Welding Combination - Welding
Diverse Trade Resouces
Pasadena, TX06-2025
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Carbon steel welding
- Problem solving
- Horizontal welding
- Welding inspection
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Fabrication techniques
- Metal identification
- Welding safety
- Welding positions
- Gas metal arc welding
- Plasma arc cutting
- Structural welding
- Welding symbols
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Parts installation
- Torch operation
- Precision measuring instruments
- Arc welding
- Measurements and calculations
- Adaptability
- Physical stamina
- Decision-making
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Template measurements
- Wire feed machines
- Plasma cutting
- Faulty equipment identification
- Multitasking Abilities
- Combination metal welding
Affiliations
I attended The FFA Organization for four years. Traveled across Texas joining with other FFA Organizations to share Information regarding Livestock and Agricultural settings.
Accomplishments
Attended The National FFA convention to receive my American Degree on Livestock and Agriculture.
Certification
Attended The Diverse Trade Resources Facility to further my knowledge and understanding of my craft.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Combo Welder
UPS Industrial
12.2024 - 04.2025
Fabrication Welder
Robert E Lee Highschool
01.2022 - 05.2024
Welding Combination - Welding
Diverse Trade Resouces
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