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Hector Gonzalez

Laredo,TX

Summary

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools. Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys. Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

Overview

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Work History

Welder

Laredo Machine Shop
Rio Bravo, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
  • Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
  • Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
  • Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
  • Perform manual or semi-automatic welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc.
  • Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
  • Clean work area after completing assignments.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.
  • Maintain records of materials used during each shift.
  • Test welded surfaces to evaluate strength of joints.
  • Repair broken or cracked parts using appropriate welding techniques.
  • Transport equipment between worksites when required.
  • Follow safety protocols at all times while operating equipment and working with hazardous materials.
  • Maintain an adequate supply of filler metals for use in the welding process.
  • Check for proper fit of parts before beginning any welding operation.
  • Monitor machine settings to ensure that they are within specified ranges at all times.
  • Provide assistance to other welders during complex projects involving multiple steps.
  • Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
  • Followed safety procedures with equipment to prevent injuries and accomplish tasks on time.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch, and arc welding equipment.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Brought supplies, equipment and tools to work locations.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
  • Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
  • Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
  • Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
  • Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
  • Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
  • Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
  • Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
  • Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.

Education

Certificate - Welder

Lcc
Laredo, TX
12-2024

Certificate - Welder Assistant

Lcc
Laredo, TX
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Lbj
Laredo, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • Surface Preparation
  • Torch cutting
  • Sub-arc Welding
  • Welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Materials Selection
  • Structural welding
  • Fabrication
  • Measurement tools
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Pipe welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Vertical Welding
  • Hand-Forming Workpieces
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Fire prevention
  • Specification Interpretation
  • Welding safety
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • TIG welding expert
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Precision measuring
  • Shaping and cutting
  • First Aid Training
  • Supply Management

Certification

  • welder assistant
  • Driver license
  • Welder

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Affiliations

I can get along with any environment around me. Can work in groups with other peers.

Custom

  • Fast learner
  • Love the work i do
  • I put all my effort to my work

Timeline

Welder

Laredo Machine Shop
08.2024 - Current

Certificate - Welder

Lcc

Certificate - Welder Assistant

Lcc

High School Diploma -

Lbj
Hector Gonzalez