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Gabriel Estrada

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Optimum, skilled in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Proven ability to enhance productivity through meticulous blueprint interpretation and effective teamwork. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and commitment to safety, consistently delivering high-quality results while minimizing material waste. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Optimum
04.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • 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.

Welder

Kokosing Construction Company
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.

Pipefitter

Us Construction
04.2021 - 06.2021

Specialized in concrete work, ensuring high-quality construction.

Operated forklift efficiently.

Installed and maintained piping systems efficiently.

Crafted and installed custom woodwork to meet project specifications.

Conducted product demonstrations for potential clients.

Pipefitter

Clark Construction
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Monitored and documented soldering results.

Welder

B&M Internacional Steel
06.2018 - 12.2019

Completed welding assignments accurately.

Constructed components using precise fabrication techniques.

Oversaw use of large-scale equipment.

Managed rigging operations to ensure safety and precision.

Education

Gar-field High School
Woodbridge, VA

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Stick welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Vertical welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel fabrication
  • Flat welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Horizontal welding
  • Cutting techniques
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Pipe fitting
  • Rigging techniques
  • Fire prevention
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Health and safety
  • Tool operation
  • OSHA compliance
  • Welding safety
  • Spanish and English speaker

Timeline

Welder

Optimum
04.2025 - Current

Welder

Kokosing Construction Company
01.2024 - 01.2025

Pipefitter

Us Construction
04.2021 - 06.2021

Pipefitter

Clark Construction
04.2019 - 06.2020

Welder

B&M Internacional Steel
06.2018 - 12.2019

Gar-field High School
Gabriel Estrada