Ivan Torres
Tulare,United States
Summary
Skilled in GMAW Welding and with a strong mechanical aptitude. Leveraging heavy equipment operation and problem-solving skills, I've significantly enhanced project efficiency and safety standards, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in challenging environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance
Tulare County
Visalia, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained Bob Wiley's correctional facility.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Responded to emergency service calls regarding plumbing issues.
- Repaired damaged security doors and resolved electrical and mechanical issues.
- Repaired damaged equipment using hand tools and a welder.
- Maintained boilers and water chillers.
- Repaired water metering devices and identified flow and temperature issues.
Structural Welder
BlueScope Buildings
Visalia, CA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Read technical documents such as blueprints and schematics accurately when necessary.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Executed spray arc welding and arc gouging to achieve quality standards.
- Maintained conformity with AWS and CWB regulations in performing structural CJP welds.
- Performed crane inspections.
Fabrication Welder
Green Box Rentals
Visalia, CA
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Modified shipping containers to create jobsite offices, cabins, and specialized storage.
- Restored structural integrity of shipping containers.
- Handled machinery to streamline container logistics and canopy integration.
- Operated a wide range of hand and power equipment efficiently.
- Operated a MIG welder and plasma cutter to modify containers.
- Fabricated parts such as windows, doors, vents, security systems, etc. using bandsaw and drill press
- Repaired and maintained welding equipment and shop.
- Used oxy fuel torch to warp and bend steel.
- Assisted in framing and wiring containers per customer request.
- Handled operations for repair and installation of parts at multiple job sites.
Fabrication Welder
Serpa's welding
Tulare, CA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Fabricated residential gates and fences
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise gate installation.
- Executed a systematic process to disguise joint seams before powder coating.
- Applied craftsmanship skills to integrate stained planks into gates.
- Facilitated gate installations.
- Operated MIG welders, saws, drill presses, and tube benders to fabricate gates efficiently.
- Upheld cleanliness and orderliness of all tools and surroundings.
Education
Programmable Logic Controllers For Technicians
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05-2034
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanized Agriculture
Reedley College
Reedley, CASkills
- GMAW Welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Knowledge of Electrical Fundamentals
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Power Tool Proficiency
- Problem solving
- Maintenance knowledge
- Strong Physical Condition
- Occupational Safety Knowledge
Certification
- PLC for technicians
- CWB GMAW flat and horizontal certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Focused on maintaining strong mental and physical health through weightlifting.
Timeline
Maintenance
Tulare County
09.2024 - Current
Structural Welder
BlueScope Buildings
03.2024 - 09.2024
Fabrication Welder
Green Box Rentals
05.2022 - 03.2024
Fabrication Welder
Serpa's welding
04.2021 - 10.2021
- PLC for technicians
- CWB GMAW flat and horizontal certified
Programmable Logic Controllers For Technicians
College of The Sequoias
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanized Agriculture
Reedley College
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