Gustavo A Rodriguez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Highly trained Production Line Worker versed in safe hand and power tool operation. Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics. Efficient professional known for having attention to detail and excellent record of teamwork.
Dependable Worker focused on maximum productivity and quality. Proficient at assessing parts and finished products for defects. Recognized for excellent attendance record and energetic attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Class Welder
Port Fabricators
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Removed weld spatter and scale from finished parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or stainless steel.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Structural Welder
Kiewit Of Shore Services
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears and welding equipment.
Forklift Driver
Red Gold Tomatoes
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
Forklift Driver
Tokio Coop Gin
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Production Line Worker
South Limestone Coop Gin
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Removed weld spatter and scale from finished parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Fluxcore, Electrode, And Gouging Training
Allied Skills Training Center
Brownsville Tx04.2020
Civil Engineering -
Tecnologico De Matamoros
Matamoros Mexico08.2012
Construction Technician -
Cbtis 189
Matamotos Tamaulipas06.2006
Skills
- Welding 3g, 4g, 6gr
- Able to weld to required specification in either horizontal, vertical, overhead positions
- Can use semi automatic machinery to finish work in a time and with quality
- Capable in using computer equipment if work mandates
- Able to weld double bevel or single bevel structures and pipes in various positions and heights
- Capable of small repairs of electrical welding equipment
- Man-lift operator
- Forklift Operation
- Power Tools
- Hand Tools
- Assembly instructions
- Production lines
- Worksite safety
- Material loading and unloading
- Equipment operation
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Hard-working mindset
Timeline
1st Class Welder
Port Fabricators
02.2022 - 01.2025
Structural Welder
Kiewit Of Shore Services
06.2020 - 12.2021
Forklift Driver
Red Gold Tomatoes
01.2020 - 04.2020
Forklift Driver
Tokio Coop Gin
10.2019 - 12.2019
Production Line Worker
South Limestone Coop Gin
08.2018 - 02.2019
Fluxcore, Electrode, And Gouging Training
Allied Skills Training Center
Civil Engineering -
Tecnologico De Matamoros
Construction Technician -
Cbtis 189
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