Daniel Rubalcaba
Donna,TX
Summary
Reliable welder with strong expertise in blueprint reading and fabrication techniques. Committed to safety standards and quality assurance, contributing to enhanced structural integrity and operational effectiveness on projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Welder
Safetart
Clarksdale, MS
04.2026 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled metal components using MIG,FLUX and stick welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise execution of projects.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded assemblies to maintain safety standards and structural integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing precise measurement techniques and adhering to industry standards.
- Fabricated custom parts using various welding techniques such as MIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding based on project requirements.
- Read blueprints and schematics, interpreting design specifications for accurate project execution.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Single Hand Welder
Blakey Construction
Odessa, TX
02.2023 - 04.2026
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Operated MIG, SWAM, FLUX CORE welding equipment to fabricate metal structures and pipie
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency on construction sites.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Streamlined fabrication processes by creating jigs and fixtures for consistent, high-quality welds.
- Upheld strict adherence to company policies while consistently meeting organizational goals related to productivity, quality control measures.
- Effectively utilized various welding tools such as grinders, cutting torches, and beveling machines to prepare materials for precision assembly.
- Enhanced weld quality by implementing advanced welding techniques and adhering to industry standards.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Welder's Helper
Blakey Construction
Odessa, TX
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted welders in preparing materials and workspaces for welding projects
- Operated hand tools and equipment to support fabrication tasks
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all operational activities
- Measured and marked materials according to specifications for accurate cuts
- Learned welding techniques and processes through hands-on experience
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and materials used
- Gained hands-on experience with various welding techniques through close observation and guidance from experienced welders, building a strong foundation for future career advancement in the field.
- Upheld quality standards by monitoring welds for defects and promptly reporting any issues to the lead welder.
- Increased welder productivity with diligent preparation of materials, including cutting, grinding, and preheating as needed.
Education
Welding - Welding
Southern Careers Institute
TX08.2022
High School Diploma -
Donna High School
Donna, TX05.2016
Skills
- Plasma cutting
- Weld inspection
- Joint preparation
- Overhead crane operation
- Measurement tools
- Metal cutting
- Fabrication techniques
- Attention to detail
- Torch cutting
- Stick welding
- Vertical welding
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Cutting techniques
- Precision measuring
- Hand-eye coordination
- Welding
- Pipe fitting
- Blueprint reading
- Crane operation
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Weld tacking
- Grinding skills
- Reliability
- Machine operation
- Active listening
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Safety procedures
Accomplishments
- Received outstanding quality award for technical expertise in welding.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Shop Welder
Safetart
04.2026 - Current
Single Hand Welder
Blakey Construction
02.2023 - 04.2026
Welder's Helper
Blakey Construction
08.2022 - 02.2023
Welding - Welding
Southern Careers Institute
High School Diploma -
Donna High School