Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
WelderWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteLocation: Piedmont, SC
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Ethan Ramirez
Piedmont,SC
Work Preference
Summary
Motivated welder qualified in fillet welds with SMAW (stick), MIG, Flux core, Spray Arc, and Aluminum spool gun welding. Committed to upholding safety protocols and maintaining equipment for optimal performance, ensuring high-quality welds that meet industry standards.
Work History
Welder
Steelworks of the Carolinas
Piedmont, South Carolina
01.2026 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components accurately.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with standards.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and grinding before welding tasks.
- Interpreted technical drawings to understand project specifications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Cut and shaped metal components for precise fabrication.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
Williamston, SC05-2026
Welding Certificate - Welding
Anderson 1 & 2 Career And Technology Center
Williamston, SC05-2026
Skills
- Welding techniques
- MIG welding
- Structural welding
- Vertical welding
- Metal fabrication
- Welder certification
- Welding safety
- Safety protocols
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Letter in Football 2024 and 2025
Affiliations
- Member of the Palmetto High School Football Team 2024-2026
Timeline
Welder
Steelworks of the Carolinas
01.2026 - Current
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
Welding Certificate - Welding
Anderson 1 & 2 Career And Technology Center