Francisco Garcia
Smithfield,VA
Summary
Results-driven welding professional with over 30 years of extensive industry experience, adept at applying a diverse skill set to meet complex project requirements. Proven expertise in various welding techniques and technologies, alongside a strong commitment to safety and quality standards. Seeking to leverage comprehensive knowledge and hands-on proficiency in a challenging position that fosters growth and innovation. Passionate about contributing to team success while delivering exceptional craftsmanship and efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Supervisor
G Iron Designs LLC.
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Business Activity: Iron works, doors, gates, handrail and repair.
- (757) 604-8416
Structural Welder
OC Marine (Newport News Shipyard)
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Duties: Structural Welder, Flux Core, Stick, Mig, Stainless Steel, UT, Pulse Arc, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, Weld Mentoring.
- (757) 586-5726
Structural Welder
MK Industries (Newport News Shipyard)
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Duties: Structural Welder, Flux Core, Stick, Mig, Stainless Steel, UT, Pulse Arc, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, Weld Mentoring.
- (757) 245-0007
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Business Activity: Shipbuilding
- Duties: Structural Welder, Shell, UT, Flux Core, Stick, Mig, Stainless Steel, Pulse Arc, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, Man-lift Driver.
Pipe Welder and Structural Welder
Omega Protein CO.
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Business Activity: Marketers and distributors of fish meal and oil products.
- Duties: Pipe Welder and Structural Welder
- (228) 475-9052
Owner, administrator, supervisor, manufacturer and designer of ornamental iron works. Stick and Flux Core Welder.
Rejas García
08.2000 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Business Activity: Iron Works Manufacture
- Duties: Owner, administrator, supervisor, manufacturer and designer of ornamental iron works. Stick and Flux Core Welder.
Foundry Sand Molding, Shifts and Grinder
Lancaster Malleable Castings
11.1999 - 10.2000
- Company Overview: Business Activity: Manufacture
- Duties: Foundry Sand Molding, Shifts and Grinder
Manufacture and designer on ornamental iron works. Stick and Flux Core Welder.
Martínez Iron Work
02.1992 - 08.1998
- Company Overview: Business Activity: Iron Works Manufacture
- Duties: Manufacture and designer on ornamental iron works. Stick and Flux Core Welder.
Education
Accounting
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Mercedita, PR05.1996
High School - undefined
High School Elvira M. Colón
Santa Isabel, P.R.05.1994
Skills
- Structural welding expertise
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Business administration
- Sales leadership
- Personal protective equipment
- Horizontal welding
- Grinding techniques
- Vertical welding
- Visual inspection
- Weld defects identification
- Flux core welding
- Fabrication
- Shaping and cutting
- TIG experience
- Welding quality control
- Stainless steel welding
- Quality controls
- Structural fabrication
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Preheating procedures
- Error correction
- Blueprint reading
- Structural repair
- Dye penetrant testing
- Plate welding
- Hot work permits
- Grinding work
- Welding safety
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Project estimating
Languages
Bilingual
Spanish Fluent and English Fluent
Timeline
Structural Welder
OC Marine (Newport News Shipyard)
06.2023 - 06.2025
Owner/Supervisor
G Iron Designs LLC.
06.2021 - Current
Structural Welder
MK Industries (Newport News Shipyard)
09.2018 - 12.2022
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls
08.2014 - 09.2018
Pipe Welder and Structural Welder
Omega Protein CO.
05.2014 - 08.2014
Owner, administrator, supervisor, manufacturer and designer of ornamental iron works. Stick and Flux Core Welder.
Rejas García
08.2000 - 03.2012
Foundry Sand Molding, Shifts and Grinder
Lancaster Malleable Castings
11.1999 - 10.2000
Manufacture and designer on ornamental iron works. Stick and Flux Core Welder.
Martínez Iron Work
02.1992 - 08.1998
High School - undefined
High School Elvira M. Colón
Accounting
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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