Jesus Ortega
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Combo Welder with expertise in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding. Proven experience in construction, infrastructure, and industrial repair projects. Capable of interpreting blueprints and welding symbols to ensure precise execution. Delivered efficiency improvements and upheld stringent safety standards throughout all projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
Rice brothers
Childress, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate components accurately, meeting project specifications.
- Welded metal components in various positions to ensure structural integrity. in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components, ensuring structural integrity.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Executed repairs on existing metal structures, restoring functionality and safety.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
Structural welder
Tas energy
Houston, Texas
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using various welding techniques.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to complete projects accurately.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all welding operations.
- Inspected welds for quality and integrity using appropriate testing methods.
Structural Welder
Zachry Group
Port Sulphur, Louisiana
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of structural frameworks.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Inspected welds for quality compliance with industry standards.
- Operated stick welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
Structural Welder
S&B Industries
Mont Belvieu, Texas
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed Stick welding on structural steel components in accordance with prescribed methods and standards.
- Operated stick welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Inspected finished welds for quality and adherence to standards.
- Repaired defective welds or broken parts as needed using Stick welding techniques.
- Selected correct electrodes based on job requirements and skill level necessary for successful outcome.
- Installed fixtures, brackets, and other components according to blueprints or specifications.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
1st class plate welder
Gulf Copper and Manufacturing
Galveston, Texas
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of structural frameworks.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and welding requirements.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
Education
Dickinson High School
Dickinson, TXSkills
- Structural welding
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Flux core welding
- Stick welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Overhead welding
- Vertical welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Welding symbols
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Multi-process welding
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Stick welding experience
Timeline
Combo Welder
Rice brothers
01.2025 - Current
Structural welder
Tas energy
02.2023 - 01.2025
Structural Welder
Zachry Group
01.2022 - 02.2023
Structural Welder
S&B Industries
11.2020 - 01.2022
1st class plate welder
Gulf Copper and Manufacturing
12.2019 - 11.2020
Dickinson High School