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Curvin Darabie

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented welder with extensive experience in quality inspection, blueprint interpretation, and safety compliance. Proven ability to streamline fabrication processes and maintain optimal equipment performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder/Fabricator

CDI Fabrications Solutions
Pheonix, AZ
02.2021 - 08.2025
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding specifications.
  • Inspected welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment following safety protocols.
  • Trained new employees on welding techniques and safety practices.
  • Adjusted welding parameters to suit different material types and thicknesses.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.

Welder

Emtec Metal Products
Bridgeport, Connecticut
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Installed and did welding on railings and structural steel in and outside buildings.
  • Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate setups and assemblies.
  • Conducted routine inspections on welds for quality assurance.
  • Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
  • Operated cutting and grinding tools for metal preparation tasks.
  • Adhered to safety standards during all welding operations.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.

Welder

Stratford Steel Metal fabricators
Stratford, Connecticut
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assembled and welded strtuctural steel for buildings.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
  • Operated cutting and grinding tools for metal preparation tasks.
  • Adhered to safety standards during all welding operations.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.

Welder

New York Metal fabricators
Long Island City, New York
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Fabricated and welded vent pipes and then installed them on the side of buildings.
  • Adhered to safety standards during all welding operations.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Education

Welding - Welding

Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY
06-2013

High School Diploma -

Gasparillo Composite School
Gasparillo, Trinidad
09-1995

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Welding technique
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality inspection
  • Fabrication processes
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Effective communication
  • Layout and fitting
  • Weld tacking
  • Scaffolding safety
  • Parts fabrication
  • Precision measuring
  • Measurement tools
  • Welding symbols

Certification

  • AWS certified D1.1 SMAW - 3G,4G,1F-4F
  • OSHA 30 certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder/Fabricator

CDI Fabrications Solutions
02.2021 - 08.2025

Welder

Emtec Metal Products
02.2018 - 09.2020

Welder

Stratford Steel Metal fabricators
09.2015 - 01.2018

Welder

New York Metal fabricators
07.2013 - 08.2015

Welding - Welding

Apex Technical School

High School Diploma -

Gasparillo Composite School

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