Erika Soto Cabanas
Huntsville
Summary
Skilled MIG and Laser Welder with expertise in metal fabrication and equipment maintenance. Strong attention to detail and effective collaboration drive timely project completion and high-quality results. Knowledgeable in TIG welding processes and experienced with TIG TUG setup on Laser XR equipment. Flexible availability for weekdays and overtime enhances commitment to team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MIG Welder/Laser Welder
C&C Fabrication
Laceys Spring
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate welding projects.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines and uphold quality standards.
- Tracked daily work activities and reported issues to supervisors to maintain workflow.
- Used Laser XR Machine to perform tacks, fusion welding, and wire welding procedures depending on material and thickness used (aluminum and steel).
- Developed jigs for laser welding to streamline component assembly in the welding process.
- Setting up Hardware machines and gathered exact hardware needed to put into parts the customer requested.
- Dipped aluminum and steel components into Alodine tanks.
- Applied masking techniques to protect areas of parts during wet painting and powder coating.
- Learned to use calipers and pressure gauges to check if parts met measuring requirements.
Welder/Fabricator Helper
Southern Agcom Inc.
Blackely
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Interpreted job cards and blueprints to ensure accurate execution of assigned tasks.
- Used plasma cutters to cut metal components.
- Operated MIG welding equipment to complete metal fabrication tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project timelines and maintain workflow.
- Operated band saw, drills, plasma cutters, and pressing machines, etc. around the shop to gather components needed to perform projects.
- Painted components based on customer specifications.
- Inspectors made sure final projects exceeded.
- Made sure materials were written down on job card for costs and labor.
- Conducted cleanup after each project and documented time for labor tracking.
MIG Welder
P&T Trailer
Tanner
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated MIG welding equipment to join metal components, ensuring structural integrity of fenders, tongues, and ramps.
- Lifted more than 50lbs every day.
- Used clamps to hold down components to measure and then perform welds.
- Ensured welds had proper penetration and width for secure assembly of components.
- Operated forklift to transport materials around the shop.
- Was required to use forklift to handle material around the shop.
- Replaced welding wire and Argon tanks to maintain equipment functionality during operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance overall shop efficiency.
Welder/Sheet Metal Fabricator
Dormakaba
Huntsville
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate welding execution.
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate durable metal door frames.
- Inspected welds for quality and initialed every
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for metal fabrication tasks such as: clamps, grinders, sanders, and measuring tape.
- Ground and leveled surfaces for precise metal fabrication.
- Utilized metal sponge to refine and smooth surface textures.
- Paint sprayed door frames for inspector review and quality assurance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
Education
Short-term Welding Certification - Welding
J.F Drake Technical College
Huntsville, AL05-2019
High School Diploma -
Calhoun County Middle/High School
Edison, GA05-2017
Skills
- MIG welding
- Laser XR Welding
- Arc Welding
- Flux Core
- Plasma cutter
- Metal fabrication
- Grinding
- Sanding
- Equipment maintenance
- Alodine
- Hardware
- Detail-Oriented
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
Drawing and listening to music on my free time, Read books, and spend quality time with friends and family.
Timeline
MIG Welder/Laser Welder
C&C Fabrication
07.2025 - 02.2026
Welder/Fabricator Helper
Southern Agcom Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
MIG Welder
P&T Trailer
08.2019 - 01.2020
Welder/Sheet Metal Fabricator
Dormakaba
01.2019 - 07.2019
Short-term Welding Certification - Welding
J.F Drake Technical College
High School Diploma -
Calhoun County Middle/High School