JOEL CASTILLO
McDonough,Ga
Summary
Experienced welder/fabricator with over seven years of expertise in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding. Demonstrated problem-solving skills in resolving complex welding issues, and achieving high-quality work. Proficient in reading engineering drawings, precise measurement, cutting, drilling, and welding. Collaborative team player, experienced in working to strict deadlines.
Resourceful Automotive Technician highly productive in completing tasks efficiently. Specialize in diagnostics, repair techniques, and vehicle maintenance with strong problem-solving abilities. Skilled in time management, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure peak performance in fast-paced environments. Excel at utilizing technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
DriveTime
Stockbridge, Georgia
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, ensuring vehicles met safety standards.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components to restore vehicle function.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
Tree Service Worker
Tree Service
Stockbridge, Ga
01.2016 - 10.2024
- Cutting trees and landscaping maintenance
- Cleaning of premises
- Provided a variety of services related to landscaping and outside decor
- Inspected completed services to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment and machinery.
Welder/fabricator
BCSteel
McDonough, GA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Fabricated tuff projects, interpreted blueprints, planned projects implementation by assembling and measuring materials
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
Welder/fabricator
Yancey Bros. Co.
Griffin, GA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Performs all tasks work safely, correct, and in a timely manner
- Performed quality assurance tests on products to adhere to production standards.
- Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
Welder
Yamaha
Newnan, Ga
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills to identify and rectify welding defects
- Interpret blueprints, sketches, or written instructions to set up and execute welding operations
- Operate manual and semi-automatic welding and cutting equipment
- Align, secure, and clamp workpieces using hand tools and clamps for welding
- Monitor the welding process to avoid overheating or warping, and to ensure that specifications are met
- Repair broken or cracked metal objects, fill holes, and build up metal parts
- Perform maintenance on welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition
- Inspect finished welds to ensure they meet standards and specifications
- Follow safety protocols and procedures to prevent injury and maintain a safe working environment
Electrical Engineer
Safe Home Builders LLC
Atlanta, Ga
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Wiring and structuring electricity to new homes
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when installing or repairing any type of electrical system component.
- Met with customers to identify electrical needs and recommended appropriate services and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luella High School
McDonough, GaSkills
- Carpentry
- Electrical Engineering
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Automotive/diesel mechanic
- Advanced diagnostics
- Brake inspection
- Routine maintenance
- Vehicle inspections
- Engine repair
- Parts replacement
- Troubleshooting skills
Websites
Certification
Fortis college welding Technology
Languages
Spanish, Beginner
Hobbies and Interests
Welding
Timeline
Automotive Technician
DriveTime
10.2024 - 06.2025
Welder/fabricator
BCSteel
06.2024 - 09.2024
Welder/fabricator
Yancey Bros. Co.
03.2024 - 06.2024
Electrical Engineer
Safe Home Builders LLC
06.2022 - 11.2022
Welder
Yamaha
01.2022 - 03.2024
Tree Service Worker
Tree Service
01.2016 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Luella High School