Jelvin Sanchez
Katy
Summary
Accomplished Pipe Fitter and Mechanical Lead with over 15 years in industrial fabrication and piping systems. Expertise includes fitting and modifying carbon steel pipes, interpreting ISO drawings and P&IDs, fabricating pipe spools, and installing various flanges and fittings. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective crew coordination and adherence to production schedules while ensuring safety and quality.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter
Spooltech
Houston
01.2026 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled industrial pipe spools from ISO drawings.
- Built pipe skids, handrails, structural supports, and couplings.
- Performed precision fit-up on carbon steel piping and structural components.
- Installed valves, flanges, branch connections, and supports.
- Verified dimensions and maintained fabrication tolerances.
- Assisted welders by preparing fit-ups for code-quality welds.
- Worked safely while meeting production schedules.
Welding/Fitting Mechanical Lead
TAS Energy
Houston
06.2021 - 10.2025
- Fabricated and modified carbon steel piping from 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 18”, 24”, and 32.”.
- Performed spool fabrication, layout, fit-up, and pipe modifications from ISO drawings and P&IDs.
- Mounted and aligned weld neck, slip-on, blind, threaded, and lap joint flanges to ensure proper fit and integrity of piping systems.
- Verified dimensions for accuracy before proceeding with welding tasks., elevations, centerlines, bolt-hole orientation, and tolerances before weld-out.
- Installed Thread-o-Lets, Weld-o-Lets, Sock-o-Lets, Elbolets, and Latrolets to enhance piping connections across various systems.
- Worked with ASME piping systems and coordinated with QC for visual inspections and hydrotest preparation.
- Supervised crews, ensuring adherence to production schedules and compliance with safety standards.
Fitter/Welder
Cam Integrated
Houston
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Welded various metals and alloys using FCAW and GMAW processes, adhering to industry codes for quality and safety.
- Fitted and installed piping systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications for nozzles, manways, pipe heads, and baffles.
- Assembled and aligned complex structures for tanks and pressure vessels, contributing to overall integrity and safety.
Fitter/Welder
Kmec Engineering
Houston
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepared and assembled pipe fittings for welding using flux core and MIG processes to ensure precision and quality in final welds.
- Maintained and repaired equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assembled mechanical components for various projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
Fitter/Welder
Turbo Fab
Channelview
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Welded carbon steel using FCAW and GMAW processes to deliver high-quality joints.
- Executed layout, measuring, and fit-up for weld-out to ensure precise alignment.
- Fabricated pipe spools and structural components to meet project specifications.
Welder/Fabricator
SPITZER INDUSTRIES
Brookshire
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Fabricated and welded carbon and stainless steel assemblies to meet project specifications.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Interpreted ISO and P&ID drawings to ensure precise fit-up and alignment.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to ensure compliance.
Welder
FAB Services
Waller
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Executed MIG and flux-core welding for custom fabrications, ensuring structural integrity and quality.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts accurately.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project execution.
- Supported pipe fitting and nozzle mounting tasks on production floor.
Welder/Fabricator
Brumley Manufacturing
Hempstead
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared pipe for code welds and inspections to meet regulatory standards.
- Laid out and fitted shop pipe assemblies, ensuring precise alignment for optimal performance.
- Completed tasks on multiple projects to ensure quality standards were upheld. to ensure quality standards were met. requiring UT, MT, dye pen, and X-ray standards.
Welder/Fabricator
Brumley Manufacturing
Hempstead
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Executed full-pen welds and mechanical fit-ups, meeting all project specifications.
- Operated welding machines to join metal components for various projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
- Conducted welding tests (UT, MT, Dye Pen, X-ray) to verify compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Welder/Fitter
Fabricating Specialties
Houston
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to join metal components.
- Executed welding and fitting of assemblies to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards while performing welding tasks.
Welder/Fabricator
Garzo
Waller
10.2011 - 05.2015
- Applied FCAW and GMAW processes on stainless steel components to ensure structural integrity.
- Executed MIG and flux-core welding on sub-assemblies to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted ISO and P&ID prints for precise fabrication alignment.
Polisher
AMC Granite and Cabinetry LLC
Houston
04.2007 - 10.2011
Education
Klein Forest High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Welding
- TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Flux-cored welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- MIG welding
- Plasma cutting
- Torch cutting
- Welding machines
- Welders (tool)
- Weld symbol interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Fabrication
- Fabrication repair techniques
- Metal fabrication techniques
- Pipefitting
- Pipe welding
- Pipe installation
- Pipe grooving
- Pipe threading
- Pipe cutters
- Pipelaying projects
- Industrial piping systems
- Gas piping systems
- Plumbing
- Mechanical assembly
- Mechanical knowledge
- Mechanical drawings
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint material identification
- Blueprint dimension interpretation
- Dimensional inspection
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Assembly
- Assembly drawings
- Sawing
- Grinding
- Gouging
- X-ray
- Attention to detail
- Math
- Shop math
- Mathematical calculations
- Lifts and hoists
- Overhead cranes
- Forklift
- Crane operation
- Rigging
- Safe work practices
- Confined space safety
- Lean principles
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Production quality standards
- Team management
- Crew management
- Supervising
- Mentoring
- Team development
- Leadership
- Management
- Task prioritization
- Computer operation
- Excel proficiency
- Inventory records
- Specialized industrial tools
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Steel
- Water management
- Mechanical knowledge
- Manufacturing
- ASME standards
- Heavy lifting
- Welder Fabricator
- Fitting
- Metal joining techniques
- Fabrication repair techniques
- Welder experience
- Welding filler materials
- Drawing interpretation
- Blueprint specification adherence
- Attention to detail
- Specialized industrial tools
- Excel proficiency
- Process improvement
- Blueprint dimension interpretation
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Assembly drawings
- Mig 35/45
- Production quality standards
- MIG welding
Certification
Forklift Certification
Languages
- Spanish, Bilingual
- English, Bilingual
Timeline
Fitter
Spooltech
01.2026 - Current
Fitter/Welder
Cam Integrated
01.2022 - 12.2022
Welding/Fitting Mechanical Lead
TAS Energy
06.2021 - 10.2025
Fitter/Welder
Kmec Engineering
01.2021 - 06.2021
Fitter/Welder
Turbo Fab
06.2020 - 01.2021
Welder/Fabricator
SPITZER INDUSTRIES
06.2019 - 05.2020
Welder
FAB Services
02.2017 - 06.2019
Welder/Fabricator
Brumley Manufacturing
08.2016 - 01.2018
Welder/Fitter
Fabricating Specialties
06.2015 - 09.2016
Welder/Fabricator
Brumley Manufacturing
08.2014 - 01.2018
Welder/Fabricator
Garzo
10.2011 - 05.2015
Polisher
AMC Granite and Cabinetry LLC
04.2007 - 10.2011
Klein Forest High School