Elias Segura
Milton,WI
Summary
As you will see by reviewing my resume you will find that I'm a well experienced welder/fabricator with a strong mechanical
background. I have been in the field for the last 20 years any where from fast production environment to slow custom piece
production. I have welded, machine operated and performed mechanical repairs, as well a fabricated and built machines
along with other various equipment using different types and styles of blueprints. Prior to my welding experience I was
enlisted in the US Navy and this is where I acquired my strong work ethics HONOR, COURAGE, AND COMMITMENT. It
is my belief that as long as you have these three there is nothing you can't accomplish.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Metal Fabricator
PMF
Milton, WI
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
- Grind off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Welding Fabricator
Custom Metals inc.
Madison, WI
02.2017 - 02.2021
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- utilized multiple welding procedures with various metals
Fabrication Welder
Affiliated Constuction services (ACS)
Verona, WI
Welder
MetalCraft Tool&die
Ixonia, WI
Welder
Spacesaver
Fort Atkinson, WI
Petty Officer Third Class EN3
US Navy
Education
High School Diploma -
HHS
Hawley, TX05-2002
Matc
Madison, WIDeisel Mechanics
Us Navy
Great Lakes, ILSkills
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Metal fabrication
- Material handling
Certification
AWS D1.1 3G/4G
Timeline
Welder/Metal Fabricator
PMF
02.2021 - 12.2024
Welding Fabricator
Custom Metals inc.
02.2017 - 02.2021
Fabrication Welder
Affiliated Constuction services (ACS)
Welder
MetalCraft Tool&die
Welder
Spacesaver
Petty Officer Third Class EN3
US Navy
High School Diploma -
HHS
Matc
Deisel Mechanics
Us Navy