John Vela
San Antonio
Summary
Proven Welder/Fabricator with a solid background at Berry Bros, General Contractors Inc, showcasing expertise in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques. Demonstrated ability to enhance workplace safety and efficiency, complemented by strong grinding experience and a collaborative work ethic. Achieved significant contributions to project completions through skillful fabrication and meticulous weld inspections. Motivated Welder Helper eager to develop welding skills and gain deeper understanding of best practices in field. Organized team player manages supplies, equipment and tools to support team needs. Bringing [Number] years of related experience and strong desire to learn. Skilled Welder Helper with experience operating equipment, cleaning work sites and running errands. Hardworking professional proficient in completing welding support work with little oversight to accomplish tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Helper/Welder/Pipefitter
Berry Bros, General Contractors Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.
- Ensured high-quality welds through pre-weld joint preparation, including cleaning surfaces and removing debris.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Welder/Fabricator
Nuemann Welding LLC
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Welder/Pipefitter
Berry Bros, General Contractors, Inc
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Forklift Operator
Culberson Construction Inc
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Welder/Pipefitter
Strike Construction
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
BOP Tester/Journeyman Millwright
Coli Solutions & Ranglar Manufacturing
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Enhanced operational efficiency with regular maintenance and calibration of BOP test equipment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new equipment into existing workflows.
- Assisted in the development of customized test plans tailored to specific project requirements and objectives.
- Improved communication between departments by presenting concise reports on test findings and recommended actions.
- Streamlined data collection to provide comprehensive reports on BOP performance and reliability.
- Safeguarded well control by executing accurate pressure tests on all BOP components.
Laborer Operator
Franklin Welding
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge of proper tool usage, safety procedures, and other essential skills for job success.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects, contributing to a safe and productive work environment.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Performed frequent heavy lifting up to 100 pounds, climbing and working in confined spaces to achieve company goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
H.M.King High School
Kingsville08.2017
Skills
- Grinding experience
- Power and hand tools
- Cutting Torch Operation
- Site cleanup
- Forklift
- Warehouse Experience
- MIllwright ( 1 year )
- Load & Unloading
- Welding
- TIWC Card
- Stick Welding ( 4 years )
- Fabricator
Timeline
Welder Helper/Welder/Pipefitter
Berry Bros, General Contractors Inc
09.2023 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Nuemann Welding LLC
12.2022 - 06.2023
Welder/Pipefitter
Berry Bros, General Contractors, Inc
02.2022 - 11.2022
Forklift Operator
Culberson Construction Inc
10.2021 - 09.2022
Welder/Pipefitter
Strike Construction
04.2021 - 09.2021
BOP Tester/Journeyman Millwright
Coli Solutions & Ranglar Manufacturing
02.2020 - 09.2020
Laborer Operator
Franklin Welding
03.2018 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
H.M.King High School
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