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Brian Rivera

Welder/Maintenance
Navasota,TX

Summary

Proactive Welder/Maintenance Technician with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Trinity Heads
Navasota, TX
05.2014 - 04.2018

Expertly apply layout process for all parts. Act as subject matter expert Coach and train lower level employees. Proficiently layout and fit all parts. Fit and weld panels to tank. Fit and tack/full-weld subassemblies into final position. Accurately measure within specified tolerances. Read blueprints. Follow all safety rules and practices. First Responder actively involved in safety committees and initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned

Welder/Fitter

SPX Valve
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 05.2014

Help create and facilitate new weld area within facility with policies and procedures.

Weld all types of metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel.

Operate various hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, and/or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Set up, operate, and/or tend to robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies.

Welder

Bae Systems Inc.
Sealy, TX
05.2010 - 02.2012

Weld structural steel in all positions.

Weld stainless steel and carbon steel and possibly other alloys

Testing Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications

Lead Press Operator and Maintenance Welder

Trinity Heads
Navasota, TX
05.1997 - 05.2010

Expertly apply layout process for all parts
Act as subject matter expert
Coach and train lower level employees
Proficiently layout and fit all parts
Fit and weld panels to tank
Fit and tack/full-weld subassemblies into final position
Accurately measure within specified tolerances
Read blueprints
Follow all safety rules and practices
May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma -

Navasota High School
Navasota, TX
08.1997 - 05.1998

Skills

Equipment installation

Hand and power tools

Mechanical expertise

Safety awareness

Blueprint and schematic understanding

Project estimation and bidding

Problem solving ability

Construction management

Troubleshooting skills

Timeline

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Trinity Heads
05.2014 - 04.2018

Welder/Fitter

SPX Valve
02.2012 - 05.2014

Welder

Bae Systems Inc.
05.2010 - 02.2012

High School Diploma -

Navasota High School
08.1997 - 05.1998

Lead Press Operator and Maintenance Welder

Trinity Heads
05.1997 - 05.2010
Brian RiveraWelder/Maintenance