David Quiroz
Richmond,VA
Summary
Efficient Welder experienced in operating and maintaining welding equipment to assemble metal structures across diverse environments. Achieved high productivity and safety standards through skilled techniques in welding, metal cutting, and soldering. Committed to quality and teamwork, effectively interpreting complex instructions while preparing surfaces and ensuring optimal tool operation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Welder
ACI LLC
Richmond, VA
09.2026 - 09.2026
- Welded carbon steel and stainless steel pipe for ACI LLC fabrication projects.
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position.
- Welded various components using advanced techniques and equipment. in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Delivered smooth, durable welds while maintaining quality control standards throughout fabrication process.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Inspected weld joints for quality, alignment, and code compliance.
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Read blueprints and isometric drawings for pipe layout and weld placement.
- Measured, cut, and fit pipe sections using hand tools and power tools.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained safe work practices on ACI LLC sites.
- Adjusted weld machines to optimize settings for precision, minimizing waste during operations.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Assisted other team members with troubleshooting any problems encountered during production runs.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Welder
L.R. Wilson & sons INC
Richmond, VA
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Assisted L.R. Wilson welders with metal preparation tasks.
- Cleaned welds using grinders, brushes, and hand tools.
- Positioned materials for welding and fabrication work.
- Prepared steel surfaces for welding at precast concrete production area.
- Operated grinders and cutting tools to fit metal components.
- Assisted fabrication of embeds, plates, and frame pieces for molds.
- Inspected welds and joints for alignment before concrete pours.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Welder
Tindall Corporation
Petersburg, Virginia
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Welded rebar cages for precast concrete forms using shop drawings.
- Prepared steel surfaces for welding at the precast concrete production area.
- Operated grinders and cutting tools to fit metal components.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Welder
EDI precast concrete
Richmond, VA
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Welded rebar cages for precast concrete forms using shop drawings.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Prepared steel surfaces for welding at precast concrete production area.
- Inspected welds and joints for alignment before concrete pours.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- 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.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Followed safety procedures around heavy equipment and lifting gear.
- Maintained clean work area near concrete casting and steel assembly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Assisted fabrication of embeds, plates, and frame pieces for molds.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
Falls Church High School
Falls Church, VASkills
- Pipe welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding inspection
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Quality inspection
- Plasma cutting
- Welding positions
- Torch cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Grinding techniques
- Surface grinding
- Straightedge measurements
- Physical strength
- Carbon steel welding
- Cast iron welding
- Arc welding
- Weld inspection
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Written communication
- Power tools
- Attention to detail
- Power tools
- Written communication
- Surface grinding
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Full Professional
Extras
Boom lift operator
Scissor lift operator
Fork loft operator
Timeline
Pipe Welder
ACI LLC
09.2026 - 09.2026
Welder
L.R. Wilson & sons INC
08.2026 - 09.2026
Welder
Tindall Corporation
11.2025 - 11.2025
Welder
EDI precast concrete
07.2025 - 11.2025
Falls Church High School