David Gonzalez
Houston
Summary
Experienced welder with a strong background in MIG and Flux Core welding, metal fabrication, and blueprint reading. Skilled at fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal components while consistently producing high-quality work. Experienced in operating forklifts, oxyacetylene torches, grinders, saws, and other fabrication equipment. Committed to following safety standards, maintaining an organized workspace, and completing projects accurately and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Flameout Design And Fabrication
Houston
05.2022 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and Flux Core welding techniques.
- Reviewed blueprints for accurate measurement and component layout. Drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Decoded blueprints to ensure correct assembly of components. and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured proper functioning of welding machinery for high-quality production.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Processed broken parts by grooving and scarfing surfaces for welding. for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensured all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing.
- Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently within the warehouse.
Welder
Frontline Welding
Houston
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Operated tools such as grinders, saws, and torches to support welding tasks
- Assisted welders in preparing materials and components for various projects
- Measured and cut metal sheets to precise specifications, contributing to project accuracy.
- Assisted in measuring metal sheets to ensure accuracy for project specifications. and cutting metal sheets according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Education
Klein Forest Highschool
Houston, TXSkills
- Horizontal welding
- Vertical welding
- Overhead welding
- Flux core welding
- MIG welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding machinery operations
- Wire feed machines
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Welder
Flameout Design And Fabrication
05.2022 - Current
Welder
Frontline Welding
03.2020 - 05.2022
Klein Forest Highschool