David Lopez
Streator,IL
Summary
Adept Welder with extensive experience at US Truck Body, specializing in MIG, TIG, Stick, and forklift. Demonstrated excellence in blueprint reading and fabrication, coupled with a strong commitment to safety, reducing accidents significantly. Collaborates effectively with teams, enhancing productivity and ensuring quality control through critical thinking and precision measurement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
US Truck Body
Streator, IL
11.2018 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- 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.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
Education
Diploma -
Streator High School
Streator05.2017
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Layout and Fitting
- Torch cutting
- Equipment Operation
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Precision measuring tools
- Crane Operation
- Plasma Arc Welding
- Critical Thinking
- Power Tool Operation
- Blueprints Analysis
- Quality Control
Timeline
Welder
US Truck Body
11.2018 - Current
Diploma -
Streator High School