Gabriel Garza
Harlingen,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at AD Welding, I excel in MIG, flux core and TIG welding, showcasing my expertise in fabrication and a commitment to safety. My ability to mentor junior welders and enhance production efficiency by 30% demonstrates not only my technical prowess but also my leadership and reliability.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
AD Welding
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Scaffold Builder
Brock Scaffolding
11.2023 - Current
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with other skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.
- Displayed strong physical stamina, consistently fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Improved team productivity through effective collaboration and clear communication with coworkers and supervisors.
- Showcased problem-solving abilities by addressing unforeseen challenges during scaffold assembly processes.
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to Number pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
- Assisted in crane operations for heavy lifting tasks, ensuring seamless integration between scaffold assembly teams and other trades onsite.
- Increased overall project efficiency by managing inventory levels of scaffold materials and components accurately.
Welder
JVIC A Zachry
04.2018 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Welder
Certified Welding and Inspection
02.2016 - 03.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Education
Welding Technology Structural And Pipe Specializat - Welding
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX12.2020
Diploma -
E.I. Broady Academy
San Antonio, TX04.2014
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Shaping and cutting
- Structural welding
- MIG welding professional
- Pipe welding
- Cutting techniques
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
- Pipe fitting
- Precision measuring
- Heat treatment
- Fire prevention
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- AWS certified
- Welding safety
- Overhead welding
- TIG welding expert
- Maintaining components
- Weld tacking
- MIG welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Arc welding
- Surface grinding
- Soldering
- Post-welding treatment
- Grinding skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Machine Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Flux core welding
- Physical Stamina
- Grinding and buffing
- Torch operation
- Brazing
- Repairing wall surfaces
Timeline
Scaffold Builder
Brock Scaffolding
11.2023 - Current
Welder
JVIC A Zachry
04.2018 - 04.2023
Welder
Certified Welding and Inspection
02.2016 - 03.2018
Welder
AD Welding
Welding Technology Structural And Pipe Specializat - Welding
Texas State Technical College
Diploma -
E.I. Broady Academy
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