Diego A. Otero
Pascagoula,MS
Summary
Precision focused structural welder with proven ability to complete projects efficiently, adhering to timelines without compromising safety. Specialized skills include blueprint reading, MIG and aluminum TIG welding techniques within maritime industry. Fully bilingual (English-Spanish). Looking forward to continue professional growth within welding field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
First Class Welder
Mmif
North Charleston, South Carolina
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Structural fitting
- Executed FCAW, SMAW, and MIG welds on steel components.
- Executed MIG welding on metal components, enhancing durability and structural integrity.
- Applied stick welding techniques to fabricate metal structures.
- Prepared metal surfaces for structural welding and repair, ensuring optimal adhesion and quality.
- Connected and secured piping systems through precise pipe fitting.
- Maintained welding tools, leads, and work area cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team members on research projects involving welding processes and procedures.
First Class Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
Pascagoula, Ms
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Welded structural steel components using MIG, TIG, and stick processes in fabrication shop.
- Welded structural components for Mmif production and fabrication work.
- Read blueprints and welding drawings for Mmif job orders.
- Prepared metal surfaces using grinders, clamps, and layout tools.
1st Class Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
, MS
12.2023 - 05.2024
1st Class Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
, MS
07.2021 - 11.2023
First class welder
- First class welder responsible for joining together different types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; including, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding" and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as "wire welding." Work in production areas that involve working at different heights, confined spaces, and different weather conditions while adhering to safety practices and procedures.
Education
Welding Certification -
MGCCC
Gautier, MSHigh School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MSSkills
- Motivated individual contributor with strong communication and team building skills
- Knowledge and ability to read and interpret welding specification requirements, sketches and blueprints
- Solid ability to interpret design by accurately taking/reading measurements to plan and layout welding procedures
- First-class welder
- Ceramic tape welding
- Gouging
- Mirror welding
- X-Ray welding test
- Grinding work
- Vertical, horizontal, overhead and stick welding
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Timeline
First Class Welder
Mmif
08.2026 - 10.2026
First Class Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
06.2025 - 07.2026
1st Class Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
12.2023 - 05.2024
1st Class Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
07.2021 - 11.2023
First class welder
Welding Certification -
MGCCC
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School