Daniel Mentado
Grand Prairie
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Structural Welder at Viva Railings LLC, adept in TIG and Stick welding, with a strong focus on safety compliance and team collaboration. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and fabricate high-quality metal railings, ensuring project specifications are met with precision and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Welder
Viva Railings LLC
Lewisville
04.2025 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints to perform TIG, Stick, and field welding with precision, maintaining strict quality standards.
- Fabricated and installed metal railings, including sheeting and posts, using advanced welding and cutting tools.
- Performed grinding and de-burring to meet surface finish requirements.
- Collaborated with installation crews to ensure efficient and high-quality fieldwork.
- Applied strong judgment in selecting appropriate filler materials and adhering to project specifications.
- Worked safely in physically demanding environments and traveled to job sites up to 300 miles away.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
Apprentice
Local 100
Mesquite
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted journeymen with residential and commercial plumbing installations, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Installed and repaired piping systems utilizing PVC, copper, and cast iron materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and layout drawings to guarantee accurate plumbing placements.
- Cut, measured, and assembled pipes with hand and power tools for precise fitting.
- Supported pipefitting tasks by setting hangers and assisting in mechanical room layouts.
- Adhered to OSHA safety protocols and job site procedures for a secure working environment.
- Operated machinery and equipment under supervision while following all safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards across work areas throughout the facility.
Tire Technician
Conlan Tire
Grand Prairie
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed tire installations, rotations, repairs, and inspections on commercial and fleet vehicles.
- Ensured proper tire pressure, alignment, and tread depth according to safety and performance standards.
- Operated tire-changing machines, balancers, and other shop equipment with precision and care.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols and company procedures.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocking of tire and shop supplies.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
Warehouse Order Puller
S&S Activewear
Fort Worth
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Picks customer orders
- Checks packing list for accuracy and inspects items.
- Meets or exceeds productivity and accuracy standards.
- Inspect products for defects or damages.
- Maintains a safe and clean warehouse.
- Follows all safety rules.
- Acts professionally and remains focused.
Roofing Assistant
PROCO Commercial Roofing
North Richland Hills
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified potential hazards on the job site before starting work.
- Cleaned up debris from job sites at the end of each day's work.
- Assisted roofers with loading and unloading materials onto the roof.
- Measured, cut, and installed shingles according to specifications.
- Repaired and replaced damaged flashing around chimneys and vents.
- Utilized hand tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches.
- Repaired leaks on roofs made of various materials.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety standards were met.
- Loaded and unloaded roofing materials at job sites efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and needs.
Education
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology with Pipefitting - Welder
Lincoln College of Technology
Grand Prairie, TX10-2024
High School Diploma -
MacArthur H.S
Irving, TX06-2023
Skills
- Hand tools and welding
- Fabrication and plasma cutting
- Blueprint reading
- Warehouse operations
- Boom lift operation
- Order pulling
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Pipe welding
Certification
- AWS D1.1
- Welding Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Structural Welder
Viva Railings LLC
04.2025 - Current
Apprentice
Local 100
01.2025 - 03.2025
Tire Technician
Conlan Tire
10.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Order Puller
S&S Activewear
07.2023 - 08.2024
Roofing Assistant
PROCO Commercial Roofing
06.2022 - 07.2023
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology with Pipefitting - Welder
Lincoln College of Technology
High School Diploma -
MacArthur H.S