Jefferson Huertas
Welder
Glen Oaks,NY
Summary
Experience driven welder and quality inspector with more the fifteen years in the welding field. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in all welding processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Welder and Layout
United Ironworkers Inc.
Eastchester, New York
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
Welder and Layout
Baron Steel Fabricators
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Maintenance, repair and construction of metal material with welding processes; FCAW,SMAW,GMAW,GTAW.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Quality Inspector
Lincoln Electric
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Control of process review of finished product.
- Verification of compliance with quality standards established by AWS, ASME,API welding codes.
- Identified defects during cyclical checks.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Inspected welded products with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Conducted root cause analyses on defective products, leading to improved manufacturing processes and reduced waste.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Led efforts to achieve ISO certification for the company, demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement in quality management systems.
- Developed checklists to coordinate inspections with departmental managers.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports.
Education
Technologist Welding Quality Inspector -
Sena
Colombia 05.2001 -
Metallurgy Technician -
Sena
Colombia 05.2001 -
Industrial Processing -
La Salle (University)
Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Welding
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Industrial Mathematics
Timeline
Welder and Layout
United Ironworkers Inc.
06.2023 - 07.2024
Welder and Layout
Baron Steel Fabricators
02.2018 - 06.2023
Quality Inspector
Lincoln Electric
02.2016 - 01.2018
Industrial Mathematics
06-2015
Industrial Metrology
05-2008
Technologist Welding Quality Inspector -
Sena
05.2001 -
Metallurgy Technician -
Sena
05.2001 -
Industrial Processing -
La Salle (University)
05.2001 -