Gabriel Padilla
San Marcos,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Welder with 11 years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Expansion Joint Installation Technician
Valtech Engineering
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Assembled new systems and sub-systems from drawings and schematics supplied by engineering department.
- Adhered to safety procedures when performing repairs or installations.
- Followed safety procedures while operating welding equipment and performing welds.
- Fabricated components by cutting, grinding, drilling holes then joining them together through the use of various types of welding processes such as MIG, MAG, TIG, FCAW, GTAW.
- Verified dimensions against blueprints or drawings before beginning any fabrication work.
- Ensured that all required Personal Protective Equipment was utilized at all times when working around hazardous materials or dangerous conditions.
- Fabricated components by cutting, grinding, drilling holes then joining them together through the use of various types of welding processes such as MIG, FCAW, GTAW.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using welding techniques according to specifications.
Welder
Senior Flexonics pathway
New Braunfels, TX
02.2014 - 01.2024
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction
- Completed minor torch ups with TIG welders.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
05.2011
Skills
- TIG Welding Expert
- Design Interpretation
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Overhead Welding Position
- Time Management
- Welding Techniques
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Installation And Repair
Timeline
Expansion Joint Installation Technician
Valtech Engineering
01.2024 - Current
Welder
Senior Flexonics pathway
02.2014 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
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