Ernesto Salazar
Houston
Summary
Dedicated welder with over 10 years of experience in metal fabrication. Expertise in blueprint reading and equipment operation, contributing to improved workflow and quality outcomes in production environments.
Skilled welder proficient in MIG, TIG, and structural welding. Known for attention to detail and quality inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Experienced welder with a strong focus on quality inspections and fabrication. Recognized for critical thinking and collaboration, driving excellence in welding projects and standards compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Frazerbilt
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment for metal fabrication projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to uphold safety and standards compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency in production processes.
Welder
Snyder Industries
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- 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.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Welder
Hoover Container Solutions
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Assisted in training new welders on safety protocols and equipment operation.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced rework and enhanced output quality.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to promote safety standards and productivity.
- Monitored inventory levels of welding materials, ensuring timely replenishment for operations.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Education
No Degree - Combination Welder
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX01-2009
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee
Houston, TX01-2006
Structural Welder - Welding
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX01-2008
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- MIG welding professional
- Horizontal welding
- Equipment operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Parts fabrication
- Crane operation
- Welding position proficiency
- Plasma arc welding
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Torch cutting
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Cutting techniques
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Welder
Frazerbilt
06.2023 - Current
Welder
Snyder Industries
01.2018 - 01.2020
Welder
Hoover Container Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2018
No Degree - Combination Welder
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee
Structural Welder - Welding
San Jacinto College