Felix Esquilin
Bedford,TX
Summary
Proactive in protecting components from distortion and efficiently producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented (OSHA 30) and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in TIG/MIG/FLUX/STICK welding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Welder
Chart Industries
New Iberia, LA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Tested assembled products to ensure proper operation and adherence to safety regulations.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
- Monitored temperature levels at each stage during the entire welding process.
TIG Welder
Essner Manufacturing
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- took proper steps to apply enough heat to perform my job but also kept the integrity of the metal together to install into an aircraft.
- Cleaned parts to be welded using power tools and chemical solvents.
- Inspected finished products for defects or inconsistencies in the welds.
- Maintained accurate records of completed projects and materials used.
- Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded parts.
- Evaluated blueprints to determine optimal locations for TIG welds on various components.
TIG Welder
industrial conveyor fabrication
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Cleaned parts to be welded using power tools and chemical solvents.
- Inspected finished products for defects or inconsistencies in the welds.
- Repaired defective welds or performed rework when necessary.
Welder
Vector Systems
McKinney, TX
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste
- Used SMAW/GMAW/TIG weld procedures to weld skid structure and ammonia line parts safely and efficiently
- Fabricated custom parts by cutting, forming and joining materials such as Carbon and Stainless Steel
- Welding pipe anywhere from 1/4"-24"carbon/s.s sch10-sch80 full pin
Arc Welder
BP Aerospace
Irving, TX
05.2017 - 06.2019
- I was involved with repair operations on a variety of commercial jet engines
- Welding materials including Titanium, Inconel, stainless and aluminum
- AWS certified
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components
- Monitored the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warpage, shrinking, distortion, and expansion of materials
- Welding components anywhere from 1/8" to a couple thousandths thick
Arc Welder
GTC Technology
Euless, TX
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: We were a mass transfer company that made internal component's for pressure vessels
- Our parts were AWS and ASME certified welded parts as required by our customers
- Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- We were a mass transfer company that made internal component's for pressure vessels
Panel Installer
EWS Texas
Dallas, TX
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Installing water proof system for industrial buildings
- Fabricated panels based on blue prints
- Stick welded structure to install louvers for different garage levels
- (6010/7018)
- Had anywhere between 3-7 employees in my crew to complete different sections on the jobsite
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Brandt
Carrollton, TX
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements
- Back at the shop assembling and welding duct work
Sheet Metal Worker
DSI
Dallas, TX
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications
- Finished parts with hacksaws and hand, rotary and squaring shears
- Fabricated and altered parts at construction sites using shears, hammers, punches and drills
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials
Duct Installer
Miinc
Dallas, TX
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components
- Assembled auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, including air ducts
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance
HVAC Installer
Brandt
Carrollton, TX
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation
- Installed components to HVAC systems, such as expansions, air ducts and dampers
- Assemble and MIG welded duct work in the shop and in the field
Welder
Metalrite
Grand Prairie, TX
10.2010 - 02.2011
- Fabricated stainless steel handrails for stair ways and custom designs to fit customers requirements
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
- Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes
- Conducted highly skilled special welds with extremely low tolerances in warpage
Education
High School Diploma -
L.D.Bell High School
Hurst, TXNo Degree -
Union 68 Sheet Metal
Euless, TXSkills
- Manual dexterity
- Pipe fitting
- Structural welding
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Fabrication
- Precision measuring tools
- MIG/TIG/STICK welding professional
- Excellent work ethic
- Responsible
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Chart Industries
04.2024 - 09.2024
TIG Welder
Essner Manufacturing
04.2022 - 04.2024
TIG Welder
industrial conveyor fabrication
03.2021 - 04.2022
Welder
Vector Systems
08.2019 - 02.2021
Arc Welder
BP Aerospace
05.2017 - 06.2019
Arc Welder
GTC Technology
03.2016 - 06.2017
Panel Installer
EWS Texas
02.2015 - 03.2016
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Brandt
12.2014 - 11.2015
Sheet Metal Worker
DSI
09.2013 - 12.2014
Duct Installer
Miinc
11.2012 - 09.2013
HVAC Installer
Brandt
04.2011 - 10.2012
Welder
Metalrite
10.2010 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
L.D.Bell High School
No Degree -
Union 68 Sheet Metal
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