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Education
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Fermin Betancourt

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and skilled Welder with highly responsible nature and strong commitment to excellence in each job. With over 10 years working with welding and metal fabrication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

MIG and TIG Welder

Bright Laser & Manufacturing
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Improved overall weld quality with thorough pre-weld preparations, including grinding, cutting, and positioning materials accurately.
  • Provided input on the selection of materials and equipment for optimal results, contributing to overall project success.
  • Fabricated and welded custom metal jobs

MIG and TIG Welder

Cresco Manufacuring
08.2020 - 03.2024
  • Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
  • Reduced material waste by utilizing proper joint preparation methods before welding operations commenced.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and applying them effectively across different projects.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

MIG and TIG Welder

Naddour's Custom Metalworks
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Responded to service calls quickly and professionally.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment length by efficiently cleaning floor and machines.
  • Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and calipers.
  • Metal forge and black smith

TIG Welder

Forespar Products Corporation
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Welded aluminum and stainless steel materials using TIG machine, continuously checking for warping and other defects.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment length by efficiently cleaning floor and machines.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Developed plans for each project from start to finish, cutting timelines down by 40% and providing superior services.

Education

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Skills

  • TIG welding expert
  • MIG welding expert
  • Brake press operation
  • ISO9001 trained
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Email communications
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Expert knowledge of 035 to 045 wire
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Fabrication

Timeline

MIG and TIG Welder

Bright Laser & Manufacturing
05.2024 - 04.2025

MIG and TIG Welder

Cresco Manufacuring
08.2020 - 03.2024

MIG and TIG Welder

Naddour's Custom Metalworks
06.2019 - 05.2020

TIG Welder

Forespar Products Corporation
08.2015 - 06.2019

Santa Ana College
Fermin Betancourt