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Jose Alfaro

Salem

Summary

Detail-oriented Fabrication Welder with expertise in MIG and TIG welding and a solid foundation in logistics. Proven skills in inventory management and shipping and receiving processes. Strong problem-solver and team collaborator, focused on enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards while training new operators in safe equipment operation. Dedicated forklift operator skilled in material handling, team collaboration, and safety compliance. Proven ability to train new operators and optimize warehouse workflows.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

WoodCrafters
Salem
07.2023 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Transported freight, stock, and other materials between storage and production areas, ensuring timely loading and unloading.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Transported freight between storage and production areas to ensure efficient workflow, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Coordinated with team members to optimize warehouse workflows.
  • Trained new operators on forklift operation and safety protocols to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Fabrication Welder

State of Oregon
Bend
03.2025 - 06.2026
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
  • Cut metal parts using oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter for precise dimensions. with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing.

Education

Welding Tech - Welding And Fabrication

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
06-2026

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Stock handling
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Work planning
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • TIG welding 3G and 4G
  • TIg welding 6G pipe up to 4 inches
  • SMAW 3G and 4G
  • FCAW 3G and 4G dual shield
  • FCAW 3G self shielded no gas

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

State of Oregon
03.2025 - 06.2026

Forklift Operator

WoodCrafters
07.2023 - Current

Welding Tech - Welding And Fabrication

Central Oregon Community College
Jose Alfaro