Gabriel Zelaya-Jimenez
Certified Welder
Anderson,SC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level welder position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Enthusiastic welder eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
Anderson, SC
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with regular stock assessments.
- Flushed and refilled radiators, alternators and transmissions.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
- Dismounted, mounted and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Evaluated fluid levels, battery functioning and vehicle leaks.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects and patching holes.
- Checked, installed and repaired rotors, pads and drums.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
Fabrication Welder
Darby Metal Works
Anderson, SC
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Welder Fabricator
McLaughlin Body Company
Anderson, SC
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Delivery Driver
Furniture From High Point
Anderson, SC
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
Education
Master Welder, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW. -
ArcLabs Welding School
Piedmont, SC 01.2020 - 11.2020
Skills
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Forklift
Bilingual English-Spanish
Mechanic Experince
Multitasker
Detail oriented
Blue print reading
Integrity
Plasma cutting
Timeline
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
06.2021 - 12.2022
Fabrication Welder
Darby Metal Works
12.2020 - 04.2022
Welder Fabricator
McLaughlin Body Company
11.2020 - 03.2021
Master Welder, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW. -
ArcLabs Welding School
01.2020 - 11.2020
Delivery Driver
Furniture From High Point
08.2017 - 09.2019