Daniel Godoy Rivas
Mendota,CA
Summary
Experienced professional in welding, metal cutting, and soldering with a strong focus on safety and quality. Proficient in interpreting complex instructions and executing various metalworking techniques across diverse projects. Demonstrates reliability in meeting project deadlines and achieving goals independently. Skills include brazing, welding, and flame cutting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Larry padres
Coalinga, CA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Assisted in the design process by providing technical advice regarding fabrication techniques.
- Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
Welder Helper
Jorge company
Hanford, CA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Replace worn electrodes on welding machines as necessary.
- Clean work area after completing assignments.
- Train new employees in basic welding procedures and safety practices.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
- Follow safety protocols at all times while operating equipment and working with hazardous materials.
- Maintain records of materials used during each shift.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School
Mendota, CAWelding Technology -
Coalinga college
Coalinga, CASkills
- Metal fabrication
- Team collaboration
- Material handling
- Machine adjustment
- Equipment Repair
- Flat welding
- Heat treatment
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding machine setup
- Preventative maintenance
- Quality control
Certification
- welding technology certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- ag and industrial technology
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Larry padres
01.2024 - 05.2025
Welder Helper
Jorge company
01.2023 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School
Welding Technology -
Coalinga college