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Florencio Arias

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Adept at enhancing welding quality and ensuring product performance, I excelled at Stronghold Specialty and Titan Tires by mastering MIG and Stick Welding, and leading quality assurance initiatives. My proactive approach and keen attention to detail resulted in surpassing productivity goals and significantly improving customer satisfaction. Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces. Driven person with experience at welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any job position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Stronghold Specialty
05.2017 - 11.2023
  • 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 MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • 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.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Titan Tires
01.1999 - 02.2003
  • Provided training for new inspectors on proper inspection techniques, tools, and best practices, resulting in improved team performance.
  • Exceeded productivity goals by efficiently prioritizing tasks based on deadlines while maintaining strict attention to detail during inspections.
  • Acted as a liaison between departments to facilitate clear communication regarding product specifications and any necessary adjustments required due to non-conformance findings during inspections.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams for the successful resolution of complex quality issues, ensuring product performance met or exceeded customer expectations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring the delivery of high-quality products through consistent adherence to quality control standards.
  • Conducted regular audits of vendor facilities to ensure compliance with company quality expectations and industry regulations.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Checked facilities for compliance with sanitation and disposal procedures as part of comprehensive inspections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hommer Hanna High School
2615 E Price Road Brownsville Tx
06.1988

Skills

  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and Fitting
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Structural welding
  • MIG welding professional
  • Horizontal Welding

Languages

Spanish
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Welder

Stronghold Specialty
05.2017 - 11.2023

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Titan Tires
01.1999 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Hommer Hanna High School
Florencio Arias