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Hector Rubio

Madera,CA

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

TIG Welder

Grundfros Pumps
Fresno, CA
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
  • Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
  • Processed welded component parts with use of machinery such as mills, lathes and grinders.
  • Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
  • Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded parts.
  • Cleaned parts to be welded using power tools and chemical solvents.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to improve existing welding procedures and techniques.
  • Monitored welding processes to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Repaired defective welds or performed rework when necessary.
  • Evaluated blueprints to determine optimal locations for TIG welds on various components.
  • Completed repairs with frequent work in different welding positions and environments.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all welding machines to prevent any downtime during production cycles.
  • Used specialized machinery like CNC cutters and plasma cutters for pre-weld preparation of parts.
  • Ensured that all welding supplies were properly stored away from heat sources.
  • Tested finished products using advanced non-destructive testing methods such as X-ray inspection.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while operating welding machinery.
  • Maintained and organized all welding equipment including torches, wire feeders.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials needed for production activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of completed projects and materials used.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Welder/Fabricator/ Electrician

Valley Chrome Plating
Clovis, CA
01.2014 - 07.2020
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
  • Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
  • Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
  • Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
  • Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
  • Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
  • Worked closely with other tradesmen such as pipefitters and electricians during fabrication process.
  • Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
  • Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
  • Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
  • Gathered required parts for product assembly and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
  • Assisted in the assembly of heavy machinery such as conveyor systems when needed.
  • Operated, calibrated and performed preventative maintenance on fabrication machines.
  • Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.
  • Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.
  • Trained facility engineering staff on proper machinery rebuild or repair techniques to minimize critical equipment downtime.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
  • Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Madera Community
06-2013

GED -

Fresno High School
Fresno, CA

General Studies

Fresno Community
Fresno, CA

Skills

  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Pipe Welding
  • Quality Inspection
  • Heat Control
  • Surface Preparation
  • Fabrication
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch Cutting
  • Structural Welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Materials Selection
  • AWS Certified
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • Sub-Arc Welding
  • Welding Safety
  • Fire Prevention
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Vertical Welding
  • Precision Measuring
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Maintaining Components
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Measurement Tools
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • TIG Welding Expert
  • Design Interpretation
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Hand-Forming Workpieces
  • Shaping and Cutting
  • Specification Interpretation
  • Project Management
  • Manual Dexterity
  • First Aid Training
  • Supply Management
  • Crane Operation
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Scaffolding Safety

Timeline

TIG Welder

Grundfros Pumps
03.2022 - 11.2022

Welder/Fabricator/ Electrician

Valley Chrome Plating
01.2014 - 07.2020

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Madera Community

GED -

Fresno High School

General Studies

Fresno Community

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