Guadalupe Salazar Jr
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Dynamic business owner and former Iron Worker Foreman at S&S Welding Inc, skilled in project management and customer relations. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong client relationships, leading to increased repeat business. Expertise in welding techniques and team leadership, ensuring high-quality standards and safety compliance. I am bilingual and have an easy going trait that has established long term friendships within my trade.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Lonestar Welding Services LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive understanding of business operations and customer service dynamics.
- Assisted in managing daily financial transactions and inventory management tasks.
- Supported the implementation of operational processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Contributed to maintaining clean, organized workspace ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments, demonstrating flexibility in problem-solving approaches.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Iron Worker Foreman
S&S Welding Inc
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Coordinated crew activities, optimizing workflow and resource allocation on construction sites.
- Trained new ironworkers in best practices for welding and structural assembly techniques.
- Conducted quality control inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
1st Class Combination Welder
Keiwit Offshore Services Ltd
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Fabricated and assembled metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded assemblies, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Mentored junior welders, providing training on equipment operation and welding processes.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, advancements, and best practices to maintain a high level of expertise in the field.
- Performed pre-heat treatments on metal components when necessary to ensure optimal weldability during assembly procedures.
Welder
Robishaw Engineering Inc
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Executed precision welding techniques on various materials to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues promptly.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Combo Welding Certs - Welding
South Texas Vocational Institute
Weslaco, TX03-2017
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Coatal Bend College
Beeville, TX01-2009
High School Diploma -
La Joya High
La Joya, TX12-2002
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Business management
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Project estimating
- Staff management
- Team oversight
- Bidding processes
- Contract management
- Talent development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective leader
- Goal setting
- Schedule management
- combo welder
- structural erector
- bilingual
Certification
OSHA 10 & 30
NCCER
RIGGING
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
BOOM LIFT OPERATOR
SCISSOR LIFT OPERATOR
FIRE WATCH
COMBO WELDER
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner
Lonestar Welding Services LLC
12.2022 - Current
Iron Worker Foreman
S&S Welding Inc
04.2017 - 11.2021
1st Class Combination Welder
Keiwit Offshore Services Ltd
03.2017 - 01.2018
Welder
Robishaw Engineering Inc
02.2014 - 06.2016
Combo Welding Certs - Welding
South Texas Vocational Institute
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Coatal Bend College
High School Diploma -
La Joya High
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