Elias Gomes Souza
New Britain
Summary
Industrial Welder with 18+ years of experience in MIG welding, brazing, metal fabrication, and industrial maintenance. Proven experience working in steel plants, engineering companies, and heavy industrial environments. Skilled in structural fabrication, industrial assembly, and high-performance welding operations with strong commitment to safety and quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Calamari Recycling Co. Inc Scrap Metal
20 Town, Dump Rd, Essex, CT 06426
09.2022 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
- Mentored junior welders in safety protocols and welding best practices.
MIG Welder / Brazador
N M Engenharia e Construções Ltda
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Performed industrial welding and structural fabrication services.
Welder
Weghaux Energy Máquinas, Equipamentos e Soluções Industriais Ltda
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked on industrial welding and equipment assembly projects.
MIG Welder / Brazador
Usiminas Mecânica SA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed MIG welding and industrial maintenance work in heavy industrial environments.
MIG Welder
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Industrial welding, fabrication, and equipment maintenance projects.
- Open Contract
Welder / Pipe Fabrication Support
Convaco Construtora Vale do Aço Ltda
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported welding and industrial construction activities.
Welder
Milplan Engenharia S.A.
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Industrial welding and maintenance services for engineering operations.
Brazador
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Brazing and industrial metalwork services.
Brazador
Convaco Construtora Vale do Aço Ltda
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted with industrial fabrication and assembly projects.
Brazador
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Industrial brazing and maintenance support.
Welder
Reframan Refratários e Manutenções Ltda
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Welding and refractory maintenance operations.
- Open Contract
Brazador
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Temporary industrial fabrication assignment.
Brazador
Kaefer RIP Serviços Industriais Ltda
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Industrial brazing and maintenance work.
Brazador
N M Engenharia e Construções Ltda
02.2015 - 03.2015
- Metal fabrication and industrial maintenance services.
Brazador
Sartori Ltda.
12.2014 - 12.2014
- Brazing and fabrication support.
Brazador
Usiminas Mecânica SA
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Industrial maintenance and welding support.
Brazador
Massa Falida de Conenge Manutenção e Montagem Industrial Ltda
09.2014 - 09.2014
- Structural fabrication and maintenance support.
Brazador
NPL Engenharia S.A.
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Industrial fabrication and welding support.
Brazador
Usiminas Mecânica SA
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Welding and industrial repair services.
Brazador
UTC Engenharia S/A
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Industrial assembly and fabrication work.
Brazador
Jostape Montagem Industrial Ltda
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Welding and industrial assembly operations.
Brazador
Massa Falida de Conenge Manutenção e Montagem Industrial Ltda
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Industrial fabrication and maintenance projects.
- Open Contract
Finishing Supervisor – Metal Sheets and Metals (Tempera)
Serman Anticorrosão, Pinturas e Manutenção Industrial Ltda
03.2007 - 11.2008
- Oversaw finishing operations and industrial metal treatment processes.
- Open Contract
Brazador
Massa Falida de Conenge Manutenção e Montagem Industrial Ltda
08.2008 - 09.2008
- Industrial maintenance and fabrication.
Brazador
Likstrom Engenharia Indústria e Comércio Ltda
04.2008 - 06.2008
- Welding and structural assembly support.
Brazador
Likstrom Engenharia Indústria e Comércio Ltda
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Industrial brazing and assembly work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW):
- Industrial Welding
- Brazing & Metal Fabrication
- Steel Structure Assembly
- Industrial Maintenance
- Heavy Industry Operations
- Plasma Arc Welding (PAW):
- Refractory and Furnace Maintenance
- Reading Technical Drawings
- Industrial Equipment Repair
- Construction & Industrial Shutdown Projects
Timeline
Welder
Calamari Recycling Co. Inc Scrap Metal
09.2022 - Current
MIG Welder / Brazador
Usiminas Mecânica SA
03.2021 - 07.2021
MIG Welder
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
02.2020 - 01.2021
Welder
Weghaux Energy Máquinas, Equipamentos e Soluções Industriais Ltda
12.2019 - 08.2021
Welder / Pipe Fabrication Support
Convaco Construtora Vale do Aço Ltda
11.2019 - 12.2019
MIG Welder / Brazador
N M Engenharia e Construções Ltda
11.2018 - 11.2021
Welder
Milplan Engenharia S.A.
11.2018 - 05.2019
Brazador
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
10.2018 - 11.2018
Brazador
Convaco Construtora Vale do Aço Ltda
10.2018 - 10.2018
Brazador
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
03.2018 - 04.2018
Brazador
Klaus Essen Consultoria e Projetos para Equipamentos de Controle Ambiental Ltda
01.2018 - 01.2018
Welder
Reframan Refratários e Manutenções Ltda
04.2017 - 01.2018
Brazador
Kaefer RIP Serviços Industriais Ltda
10.2016 - 11.2016
Brazador
N M Engenharia e Construções Ltda
02.2015 - 03.2015
Brazador
Sartori Ltda.
12.2014 - 12.2014
Brazador
Usiminas Mecânica SA
10.2014 - 11.2014
Brazador
Massa Falida de Conenge Manutenção e Montagem Industrial Ltda
09.2014 - 09.2014
Brazador
NPL Engenharia S.A.
04.2013 - 11.2013
Brazador
Usiminas Mecânica SA
01.2013 - 04.2013
Brazador
UTC Engenharia S/A
05.2012 - 10.2012
Brazador
Jostape Montagem Industrial Ltda
02.2011 - 08.2011
Brazador
Massa Falida de Conenge Manutenção e Montagem Industrial Ltda
09.2008 - 04.2009
Brazador
Massa Falida de Conenge Manutenção e Montagem Industrial Ltda
08.2008 - 09.2008
Brazador
Likstrom Engenharia Indústria e Comércio Ltda
04.2008 - 06.2008
Brazador
Likstrom Engenharia Indústria e Comércio Ltda
10.2007 - 03.2008
Finishing Supervisor – Metal Sheets and Metals (Tempera)
Serman Anticorrosão, Pinturas e Manutenção Industrial Ltda
03.2007 - 11.2008