Efrain Montes
Plainview,TX
Summary
Driven welder with experience in carbon welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Focused welder with 6+ years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and welding machines with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in safe situations. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder, Fitter
Smith Industries
10.2023 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Assisted in design and fabrication of custom parts, meeting specific project requirements and timelines.
TIG Welder
JAD
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
Fabrication Welder
H&S Sheet Metal Fabrication
05.2004 - 07.2008
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
Plainview, TXSouth Plains College
Levelland, TXSkills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Flat Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Parts Fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding Symbols
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Fire prevention
- MIG welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Power Tools
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tools Operation
- Power Tool Operation
- Surface grinding
dog training, narcotic detection, SAR, Personal protection
I have several qualifications/certifications, its a passion!!!
Timeline
Welder, Fitter
Smith Industries
10.2023 - 09.2024
TIG Welder
JAD
03.2019 - 10.2023
Fabrication Welder
H&S Sheet Metal Fabrication
05.2004 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
South Plains College
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