Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Joe Garcia

Harlingen,TX

Summary

· Creativity

· Leadership

· Organization

· Problem solving

· Teamwork

· Skilled in multiple welding processes

· Computer Savvy

· Experience in Virtualization Machines,

· Networking, Linux, Windows

· Android, PC, IOS Troubleshooting

I have been fabricating Rockets from raw material working with Engineering to troubleshoot any anomalies and keep up high productivity in safely and professional manner.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

SpaceX
06.2020 - 01.2026

I worked in a Extremely Fast Paced Production Line. I started Mig and Tig Welding for a Hardened Structures Team I Managed a Resistance Welder Robotic Arm for one year, ensuring efficient production. I submitted maintenance requests and Critical Lift Requests which consisted of ensuring proper Rigging and Safety conditions were being implemented. I assumed responsibility for material and tool readiness, supporting team members effectively. I Engaged with engineering to design optimal weld schedules that improved process reliability. Completed training through American Welding Society focused on resistance and laser welding techniques. I Led team efforts to repair off-nominal spot welds using GMAW methods. Successfully transitioned between multiple stations, adapting to new scopes quickly. I Acted as point of contact in various roles, such as Integration and Avionics tech, demonstrating leadership throughout projects.

Welder

Dragon
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Welded Carbon Steel Using GMAW, FCAW, and Sub Arc Welding.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, to move parts of tanks from area to area

Customer Service Representative

Qualfon Call Center
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Customer Service Representative

ACT
08.2008 - 02.2010
  • I worked as a Account Manager on the Bank of America Credit Card Fraud Detection Team.
  • I helped Customers increase there credit line based on there payment history and how long they have been customers with Bank of America.

Customer Service Representative

ACT
08.2005 - 09.2006
  • I worked in collections and obtained payments from delinquent credit card customers by placing outbound phone calls.

Customer Service Representative

Texas InService
08.2005 - 07.2006
  • I took calls at a christain call center placing orders for christain tv programs such as joel osteen etc
  • Upselling programs was also apart of the position as well as keeping customer info secure

Education

No Degree - Welding

Texas State Technical College
Harlingen
08-2013

Skills

  • Pipe fitting
  • Reweld application
  • Fabrication
  • Jobsite safety and quality inspections
  • Inventory management
  • Team coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Progress reporting
  • Safety compliance
  • Ability to operate Heavy Machinery
  • Computer Knowledgable
  • Train New Hires

Accomplishments


Optimized robotic laser welding parameters for Starship fuselage sections, reducing structural seam defects by 15% and accelerating the production timeline from raw material to flight-ready assembly. I also worked with Engineering and Maintenance to service and fix any issues with high-precision robotic laser welders to fuse aerospace-grade alloys into rocket components.


Interpret highly critical blueprints to ensure 100% compliance with rigorous aerospace tolerances.


Execute real-time quality inspections on critical structural joints where zero margin for error is permitted.

Certification

ForkLift Certified 25k

All Terrain ForkLift Certified

Boom Lift Certified

Scissor Lift Certified

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Welder

SpaceX
06.2020 - 01.2026

Welder

Dragon
04.2019 - 08.2019

Customer Service Representative

Qualfon Call Center
08.2017 - 09.2018

Customer Service Representative

ACT
08.2008 - 02.2010

Customer Service Representative

ACT
08.2005 - 09.2006

Customer Service Representative

Texas InService
08.2005 - 07.2006

No Degree - Welding

Texas State Technical College
Joe Garcia