Jesse Lopez
Houston
Summary
Certified Welder with broad experience in industrial manufacturing and construction sectors. Strong skills in metal fabrication, structural welding and safety compliance. Proven ability to deliver projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards. Effectively led teams on large scale projects resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Precision-driven Certified Welder known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux Cord Welding techniques, ensuring robust and precise welds that meet project specifications. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to rapidly change job demands, contributing to successful project outcomes. Possess strong communication skills, facilitating effective teamwork and client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Welder
Backwater Fence
Houston
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated welding equipment safely under supervision.
- Assisted in preparing materials for welding projects.
- Followed safety protocols while working in the shop.
- Maintained tools and equipment in proper working order.
- Collaborated with team members on project tasks.
- Observed experienced welders to understand techniques and processes.
- Cleaned welds with grinders or buffers after completing jobs in order to prepare them for final inspections.
- Adjusted current settings on machines in order to obtain desired results when joining metals together with heat or pressure.
- Measured angles between two surfaces before beginning a weld in order ensure accuracy when joining two pieces together.
- Fabricated components to close tolerances using welding processes such as MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux Core Arc Welding, Submerged Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding.
- Set up jigs, fixtures, molds, templates, clamps and other tools needed for proper alignment during the welding process.
- Calculated dimensions of materials needed based on measurements taken from blueprints or sketches.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Education
Certified Welder - Welding
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 08.2024 - 05.2025
Welder - Welding
Barbara Jordan Career Center
08.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
- Welding safety
- Welding standards
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Heat treatment
- Joint preparation
- Pipe welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Plasma arc welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Safety equipment usage
- First aid training
- Time management
- Fabrication
- Overhead welding
- Precision measuring
- Surface preparation
- Torch cutting
- Weld tacking
- Worksite organization
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Equipment operation
- Measurement tools
- Quality assurance
- Fire prevention
- OSHA compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Attention to detail
- MIG welding professional
- Arc welding
- Welding
- Stick welding
- Flat welding
- Multi-process welding
- Machine adjustment
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Structural Welder
Timeline
Certified Welder
Backwater Fence
08.2025 - 08.2025
Certified Welder - Welding
Houston Community College
08.2024 - 05.2025
Welder - Welding
Barbara Jordan Career Center
08.2022 - 06.2024