Cristian Zaragoza
San Angelo
Summary
Dynamic Structural Welder with proven expertise at Pumpco Inc, adept in advanced welding techniques and blueprint interpretation. Recognized for reducing project completion times through effective planning and collaboration. Skilled in pipe welding and committed to safety compliance, ensuring high-quality workmanship and fostering a positive team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Welder
Pumpco Inc
04.2014 - 08.2024
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Collaborated with other trades on large-scale projects, coordinating efforts to ensure seamless integration of welded components into the final structure.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by collaborating effectively with team members, engineers, and supervisors.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Supported a positive work environment through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and team-building activities.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Improved project completion times with efficient organization of welding tasks and effective coordination with other trades.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenedy High School
Kenedy, TX11.2012
Skills
- Personal protective equipment
- Grinding techniques
- Vertical welding
- Horizontal welding
- Pipe welding
- Fabrication
- Welding standards
- Preheating procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Welding symbols
Certification
Cdl
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Structural Welder
Pumpco Inc
04.2014 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Kenedy High School
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