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Gaudencio Hernandez

Visalia,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented welder with experience in manufacturing setting. Demonstrated expertise in creating components to precise specifications and working with various tools and machinery. Proven record of creating components to meet customer specifications. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Fabrication Welder

Laird Manufacturing
01.2025 - 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.
  • Repair augers that are used in dairy equipment.
  • Work in the shop and out in the field as needed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Welder/ Fabricator

Screw Conveyor
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • 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.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Self Employed

Self Employed
06.2017 - 05.2023
  • Fabricating Decorative rod iron doors
  • Welding
  • Wood working
  • Mechanic maintenance

Welder/Fabricator

K.C Weld
09.2012 - 06.2017
  • Repair and manufacture trailers including but not limited to grain hoppers, flat bed, side dumps, end dumps etc
  • Offsite trailer repairs
  • Operated 200 ton hydraulic press brake
  • Operated 12 foot hydraulic sheer
  • Welding- MIG TIG and ARC
  • Installed air and electrical systems on trailers
  • Sandblasting
  • Forklift operator
  • Cut metal using plasma torch and oxy/acetylene torch
  • Open and closed shop
  • Oversee other coworkers work to make sure it was done correctly

Welder/Fabricator

Premier Trailer MFG
05.2011 - 09.2012
  • Fit sheets of metal on the lower half of trailer
  • Welded the entire frame inside and out
  • Installed doors and tracking system
  • Installed axels
  • Relocated trailers using forklift
  • Did a final walk through to make sure it was ready to move onto next station
  • Seasonal Position

Education

High School Diploma -

Porterville High School
Porterville, CA
2001

Skills

  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Brake press operation
  • Stick welding
  • TIG welding
  • MIG welding
  • ARC welding
  • Reading drawings, models and blueprints
  • Bi-lingual
  • Self-motivated
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Great attention to detail

Timeline

Welder/Fabrication Welder

Laird Manufacturing
01.2025 - Current

Welder/ Fabricator

Screw Conveyor
05.2023 - 01.2025

Self Employed

Self Employed
06.2017 - 05.2023

Welder/Fabricator

K.C Weld
09.2012 - 06.2017

Welder/Fabricator

Premier Trailer MFG
05.2011 - 09.2012

High School Diploma -

Porterville High School

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