David Castillo
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
UPS Industrial Services
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Welder
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Welder/Mechanical Technician
Davenport Electric Motors
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
- Followed safety regulations while working with hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Welder Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Assigned and monitored daily welding tasks for crew members.
- Directed the installation of new equipment, machines, and tools to improve production efficiency.
- Developed safety protocols to be followed by welders in order to prevent injuries.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Inspected completed welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Created detailed reports regarding progress of projects and submitted them to management.
- Ensured that all welding processes were performed according to standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and maintenance to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for welding supplies and materials.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on welding machinery and equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate welding methods needed for each job.
Mechanical Technician
Bradley's Electric Motors
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Performed preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Assisted in the installation of new machines and equipment.
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Conducted routine lubrication of moving parts according to safety protocols.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
- Developed detailed reports on operational issues and recommended corrective actions.
- Organized spare parts inventory to facilitate quick access during repairs or replacements.
- Followed safety regulations while working with hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Attended training sessions for updates on product changes or modifications.
- Ensured the proper disposal of waste materials generated from repair works.
- Analyzed data from test runs to identify potential malfunctions in advance.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex projects efficiently.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
- Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School
Corpus Christi, TX05-1992
Skills
- Fabrication
- Sub-Arc Welding
- Welding
- Structural Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Materials Selection
- Torch Cutting
- Stick Welding
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Crane Operation
- Vertical Welding
- Parts Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Precision Measuring
- TIG Welding Expert
- ISO9001 Trained
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Safety
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Hand and Power Tools
- Electric Motor Assembling and Disassembling
Timeline
Welder
UPS Industrial Services
08.2024 - Current
Welder
Bay Ltd.
11.2022 - 08.2024
Welder/Mechanical Technician
Davenport Electric Motors
02.2021 - 11.2022
Welder Foreman
Bay Ltd.
08.2013 - 02.2021
Mechanical Technician
Bradley's Electric Motors
01.2001 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School
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