Hector Ruelas
Wilmington
Summary
Skilled in the field of metal joining and fabrication, known for productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Specialize in precision welding, advanced cutting techniques, and sophisticated brazing and soldering processes. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project completion through collaborative efforts.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hardware Associate/Customer Service Representative
Home Depot
Torrance
08.2024 - Current
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Instructed customers on how to use various pieces of hardware correctly following purchase.
Laborer/Welder
Curtin Maritime
Long Beach
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals before welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing, or bending to verify a snug fit.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Using a forklift, loading materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles.
Education
Welding Cert. Deisel Cert. HVAC Ect. -
Los Angeles Harbor Occupation
San Pedro09-2024
Associates - Business
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington06.2023
High School Diploma -
Port of Los Angeles
San Pedro06.2021
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding abilities
- AWS certified
- Stick Welding
- Structural welding
- Torch cutting
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Transmission service
- MIG welding
- Engine Rebuilds
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in Spanish
Awards
- Associates degree
Certification
- D1.1 (structural welding)
- Osha 10
- Forklift certified
- refinery training/safety attendant
- TWIC card
Timeline
Hardware Associate/Customer Service Representative
Home Depot
08.2024 - Current
Laborer/Welder
Curtin Maritime
07.2023 - 07.2024
Welding Cert. Deisel Cert. HVAC Ect. -
Los Angeles Harbor Occupation
Associates - Business
Los Angeles Harbor College
High School Diploma -
Port of Los Angeles
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