Eradio Cantu
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified Welder with exceptional skills in pipe welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and structural welding. Strong attention to detail and commitment to welding safety ensure high-quality results.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Welder
Cashman Dredging and Marine Construction
05.2018 - 07.2026
- Executed precise welding techniques on diverse marine construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
- Collaborated with project teams to maintain safety and quality standards on-site.
- Mentored junior welders, enhancing skills and promoting adherence to industry best practices.
- Optimized welding processes, reducing downtime and improving overall project efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in reduced rework and improved weld integrity.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Certified Welder
Force Plant Services
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Led training sessions on advanced welding techniques, fostering team development and skill enhancement.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Fabricated and installed piping systems according to blueprints and specifications.
- Conducted pressure tests to ensure system integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex piping issues and provide effective solutions.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Certified Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
12.2013 - 10.2017
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to determine welding requirements for structural integrity.
- Operated and maintained welding equipment, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Excelled in challenging work environments, adapting to varying temperature conditions while maintaining performance standards.
- Consistently met deadlines under high-pressure situations, contributing to overall company success.
Certified MIG Welder
US Industries
07.2007 - 09.2013
- Operated MIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication of parts.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
Skills
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Welding standards
- Joint preparation
- Oxy-fuel welding
- Plasma arc welding
- Heat treatment
- Stress relieving
- Welding codes
- Welding safety
- Fabrication techniques
- Welding inspection
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Torch cutting
- Stick welding
- Vertical welding
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Arc welding
- Fabrication
- Tool operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Steel fabrication
- Cutting techniques
- Surface preparation
- Precision measuring
- Hand-eye coordination
- Welding
- Pipe fitting
- Equipment operation
- Wire feed machines
- First aid training
- MIG welding professional
- Blueprint reading
Certification
ABS Certified Welder
Certified Structural Welder
MIG Certified Welder
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Welder
Cashman Dredging and Marine Construction
05.2018 - 07.2026
Certified Welder
Force Plant Services
11.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
12.2013 - 10.2017
Certified MIG Welder
US Industries
07.2007 - 09.2013