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Jesus Viveros

Pharr,TEXAS

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented welder with extensive experience at Southwest Shipyard, specializing in FCAW and TIG welding. Proven track record in quality control and air pressure testing, ensuring structural integrity. Adept at blueprint reading and layout, with strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Committed to safety and excellence in every project.

Work History

Glass Installer

Viveros Glass
Pharr, TX
2024 - 2026

• Measured and installed frameless shower doors (3/8” and 1/2” tempered glass).

• Installed hardware including hinges, clamps, U-channel, and support bars.

• Drilled and anchored glass into tile, marble, and drywall surfaces.

• Sealed enclosures using silicone for waterproofing and structural integrity.

• Read shop drawings and verified measurements prior to installation.

• Safely transported and handled heavy glass panels.

2nd Class Welder

Keppel Amfels
Brownsville, TX
2022 - 2024
  • Perform FCAW welding under AWS D1.1 and D1.2 codes.
  • Repair and remove defective welds using gauges and grinders to meet quality standards.
  • Weld in confined spaces while maintaining safety compliance.
  • Fabricate and complete structural components to specification.

Ship Fitter

Marinette Marine
Marinette, WI
2022 - 2022

• Fit and weld structural components following blueprint specifications.

• Fabricated aluminum structures using aluminum wire processes.

• Cut materials using plasma torch.

• Used precision measuring tools to ensure structural accuracy.

Combo Welder

Tiger Field Services
Clinton, IA
2021 - 2021
  • Assisted fitters with pipe layout and fabrication.
  • TIG welded stainless pipe (2”–16”).
  • Stick welded structural supports including angle and beam assemblies.

First Class Welder

Southwest Shipyard
Galveston, TX
2020 - 2021
  • Fabricated and welded pipe spools prior to final fit-up.
  • Performed blueprint reading and layout work.
  • Conducted air pressure testing on barges and repaired weld defects.
  • Welded in confined spaces while maintaining safety standards.

Combo Welder

Epic Piping
San Marcos, TX
2019 - 2020
  • Assisted fitters in pipe fabrication and layout.
  • MIG, Flux, and TIG welded pipe from 2”–36” diameter.
  • Performed position and roll-out welds.
  • Welded carbon and stainless materials.

Education

Welder Specialist Program -

Gorilla Welder
Edinburg, TX

High School Diploma -

Valley View High School
Hidalgo, TX

Combo Specialist License -

Mcallen Career Institute
McAllen, TX

Skills

FCAW (Flux Core)

SMAW (Stick Welding)

GTAW (TIG Welding)

GMAW (MIG Welding)

Carbon & Stainless Steel Welding

Aluminum Welding

Blueprint Reading & Layout

Pipe Fabrication (2”–36” Diameter)

Confined Space Welding

Air Pressure Testing

Plasma Cutting

Quality Control & Weld Repair

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Glass Installer

Viveros Glass
2024 - 2026

2nd Class Welder

Keppel Amfels
2022 - 2024

Ship Fitter

Marinette Marine
2022 - 2022

Combo Welder

Tiger Field Services
2021 - 2021

First Class Welder

Southwest Shipyard
2020 - 2021

Combo Welder

Epic Piping
2019 - 2020

Welder Specialist Program -

Gorilla Welder

High School Diploma -

Valley View High School

Combo Specialist License -

Mcallen Career Institute
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