José Fuentes
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Accomplished welder with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Cleveland Range, LLC. Expert in MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum, ensuring high-quality fabrication. Proven reliability and self-motivation led to successful team leadership and quality inspections, driving operational excellence in every project.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
CORSA Performance
Berea, OH
06.2020 - Current
- Executes welding tasks for muffler assemblies and installations.
- Conducts prototype testing to ensure quality and performance standards as part of R&D team.
Welder
Dependable Stamping
Cleveland, OH
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed MIG and TIG welding for high-quality metal assembly and repair for food industry.
- Managed machine operation, ensuring safety protocols and production efficiency.
- Conducted polishing tasks to refine product surfaces and improve visibility.
Welder
DeLong Staffing - temp agency
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided interim welding solutions for organizations facing staffing shortages.
- Returned to DeLong during employment gaps to maintain income continuity.
- Executed various welding tasks across multiple positions to meet project demands.
Welder
Gorski Welding
North Ridgeville, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Demonstrated expertise in MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to execute precise welding per specifications.
- Positioned and aligned parts using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and rulers.
- Reported nonconforming materials to team leader to uphold quality standards.
- Financial circumstances led to layoffs
Welder
Webstiles
Grafton, USA
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Skilled welder with excellent proficiency in MIG and TIG on stainless and galvanized steel and some aluminum.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics, and MIG or TIG welded parts as defined in specification sheets;
- Monitored fitting and welding process to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking distortions or expansion of material;
- Examined completed work for defects and measured pieces with straightedge and templates to ensure conformance with specifications; reported nonconforming material to team leader for quality assurance.
- Layoff due to shortage of work
Welder
Plidco Pipeline Company
Westlake, USA
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Executed grinding, sand blasting, painting and assembly of parts for gas pipeline use.
- Company eliminated 2nd shift leading to layoffs
Welder
Cleveland Range, LLC
Cleveland, USA
08.1996 - 03.2016
- Executed MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum, including 304 and 430 grades from 10 to 24 gauge.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for precise component fabrication.
- Aligned and secured parts using precision tools such as straightedges and calipers.
- Monitored welding processes to avoid overheating and warping of materials.
- Inspected finished products for defects, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Led third shift team by delegating tasks and conducting quality inspections.
- Polished stainless steel components and performed electro-polishing with air tools.
- Managed receiving, handling, and inventory control operations of parts.
- Company moved operations to Candada, ending a 20 year career.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glenville High School
01.1991
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivation
- Quick learning
- Safety compliance
- Hand tool operation
- Power tool operation
- Reliability
- Excellent attendance
- Stainless steel polishing
- Electropolishing
- Air tool operation
- Tow motor operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
CORSA Performance
06.2020 - Current
Welder
Dependable Stamping
05.2019 - 06.2020
Welder
Gorski Welding
01.2018 - 01.2019
Welder
DeLong Staffing - temp agency
01.2017 - 04.2019
Welder
Webstiles
08.2016 - 07.2017
Welder
Plidco Pipeline Company
04.2016 - 08.2016
Welder
Cleveland Range, LLC
08.1996 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Glenville High School