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Jonathan Villegas

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Dynamic welder and fabricator with extensive experience at Bio Fab Technologies, excelling in shielded metal arc welding and quality assurance. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex welding issues and enhance team performance through effective communication. Committed to safety compliance and achieving high-quality results, consistently exceeding production goals.

Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.

Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.

Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys.

Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.

Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.

Diligent professional with many years of experience welding for construction projects. Versed in operating cutting torches to dismantle and shape pieces and operating hoists and cranes to inspect pieces. Knowledge of safe welding practices.

Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.

Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.

Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within workplaces.

Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.

Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Skilled in the field of manual finishing, polishing, and grinding, consistently delivering high-quality work with speed and precision. Possess specialized skills in surface preparation, defect identification, and custom shaping. Excel in time management, adaptability to various materials, and a strong focus on safety protocols. Bring valuable soft skills including teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to enhance work quality and efficiency.

Skilled Polisher successful in maintaining consistent quality levels and completing work within tight tolerances. Experienced in working with different machinery and types of metals. Knowledgeable about tooling and mechanical maintenance procedures.

Detail-focused Polisher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in surface preparation, quality finishing, and precision detailing, ensuring exceptional workmanship on every project. Excel in time management, adaptability, and teamwork, utilizing these soft skills to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with colleagues for optimal results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder , Polisher , Fabricator

Bio Fab Technologies
Kenosha
10.2015 - Current
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Worked with grinding, polishing and cutting tools to give products smooth finish.
  • Reported any defects immediately to supervisor or lead worker.
  • Disassembled defective parts for repair or replacement when necessary.
  • Achieved specified finishes by operating buffing, grinding and polishing machinery.
  • Selected proper tools and changed out components to properly finish stainless steel, aluminum and other surfaces.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper operating techniques for polishing machines.
  • Monitored machine performance during operation and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
  • Used micrometers and calipers to measure dimensions of finished products.
  • Performed manual deburring operations on components utilizing files and other hand tools.
  • Cleaned, sanded and prepared surfaces for finishing operations.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the polishing process.
  • Replaced worn grinding wheels, belts or other consumables as needed.
  • Prepared surfaces for work to be performed by removing surface imperfections.
  • Followed blueprints or drawings when fabricating parts from raw materials.
  • Adjusted speed and pressure settings according to type of material being polished.
  • Polished metal parts to a high luster using buffing wheels, polishing compounds and hand tools.
  • Filed grooved, contoured and irregular surfaces of metal objects to meet blueprint specifications.
  • Maintained safe, efficient and prepared polishing center to support fabrication department.
  • Recorded daily logs detailing completion time, quantity of pieces produced.
  • Adhered to blueprints and production specifications to complete high-quality work.
  • Adhered to safety standards to protect people and equipment.
  • Adjusted workpieces onto equipment to complete work orders.
  • Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping up debris before leaving each shift.
  • Used forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and completed work.
  • Completed assigned work ahead of schedule consistently and with excellent quality scores.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
  • Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
  • Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
  • Selected appropriate filler metals based on type of base materials being joined.
  • Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
  • Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
  • Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
  • Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
  • Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.
  • Inspected finished welds for conformance with specifications and visually inspected assemblies for quality assurance.

Education

Welding/maintenance & Fabrication - Welding

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
12-2019

Skills

  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Oxyacetylene welding
  • Welding inspection
  • Blueprint reading
  • Safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality assurance
  • Welding machine setup
  • Inspection protocols
  • Welding
  • Surface preparation
  • Tool operation
  • Welding symbols
  • Stick welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Structural welding
  • Crane operation
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Arc welding
  • Precision measuring
  • Weld tacking
  • Fabrication
  • Vertical welding
  • AWS certified
  • Overhead welding
  • Health and safety
  • Horizontal welding
  • Cutting techniques
  • Distortion control
  • TIG welding expert
  • MIG welding professional
  • Welding safety

Timeline

Welder , Polisher , Fabricator

Bio Fab Technologies
10.2015 - Current

Welding/maintenance & Fabrication - Welding

Gateway Technical College
Jonathan Villegas