Falcon Rodriguez
Palmer steel
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
I am a 20 year welder. I have welded in the oilfield doing hundreds of repairs to shipyards down in the deep welding over head. Im love what i do and im good at it. I have traveled to alot of states and put out alot of work. I love to go fishing and i enjoy bbqing with family and friends.
Work History
Welder
- Operated fluxcore welding equipment to fabricate steel components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Adhered to safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment consistently.
- Assisted in quality control inspections, ensuring weld integrity met standards.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and processes during training sessions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Welder
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate steel components.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before delivery.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Welder
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Improved project completion times by streamlining welding processes for structural components.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Aluminum welder
- Conducted quality inspections on welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Trained junior welders on safety protocols and best practices for aluminum welding.
- Maintained a clean work area to facilitate efficient workflow while adhering to established health and safety regulations.
- Used hand and power tools to grind, buff, polish and otherwise finish pieces.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Education
Skills
carbon welding
aluminum welding
stainless steel welding
2g 3g 4g
100% penetration (full pen)
stick 6011 7018
mig .35 .45
fluxcore
gouging
forklift op
overhead crane op
Wire feeding knowledge
Fabrication
Structural welding
Self-Motivated
First Aid/CPR
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Planning and Coordination
Decision-Making
Training and Development
Timeline
Edinburg High School
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