Eduardo Villalobos
Louisville,Kentucky
Summary
- Maintain a stable where I can expand my knowledge. Seeking an opportunity to grow professionally and become versatile. Bilingual speak, read and write fluent English. Enthusiastic Welder who is highly responsible and committed to exceeding expectations for each job. Vast knowledge of aluminun and steel structures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder
Progress Rail Services
Louisville, Kentucky
11.2012 - Current
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.
- Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
- Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
- Developed quality control measures for inspecting finished products prior to shipment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
- Calculated heat input levels required for specific types of welds utilizing knowledge of metallurgy.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Assistant Manager
Burger King Corporation
Louisville , Kentucky
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Assisted co-workers.
- Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
- Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.
- Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards.
Recycler
Grade A Auto Parts
Louisville , Kentucky
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Responsible For the recycling of different types of metal such as coper, aluminum, stainless steel. Responsible for the making of bales of recycled material to be send to customers.
- Sorted recyclable materials into appropriate categories for collection.
- Maintained accurate records of waste disposal, including weight, volume, type.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading materials at designated sites as needed .
- Sorted recycled and recyclable materials into various areas for further processing, transportation or repurposing.
First Class Welder
Jeffboat
Louisville , Kentucky
01.2008 - 12.2010
- First class welder, building tow boats, dry hopper barges, liquid tank barges, deck barges and occean goung vessels
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to safety regulations.
- Cleaned work areas after each job was completed; disposed of scrap metal properly according to company guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
Louisville, KY05-2003
Construction Carpenter -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KYSkills
- Lead welder
- Expert in stick welding
- Expert in hard wire
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Parts Fabrication
- Measurement Tools
- Reading drawings, models and blueprints
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Torch Cutting
- Vertical Welding
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Lead Welder
Progress Rail Services
11.2012 - Current
Recycler
Grade A Auto Parts
12.2011 - 11.2012
Assistant Manager
Burger King Corporation
01.2011 - 12.2012
First Class Welder
Jeffboat
01.2008 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
Construction Carpenter -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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