Jose Esparza
Stockton,CA
Summary
Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality mobile modular production. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Enviroplex Inc.
Stockton , CA
01.2008 - Current
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
Lead Welder
Tesla
Lathrop, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated strong commitment to professional development through ongoing self-directed learning and participation in industry conferences, seminars, or workshops.
- Enhanced safety standards by consistently inspecting equipment and maintaining a clean work area.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by acting as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking assistance or advice in their own work-related tasks.
- Achieved high-quality welds by following appropriate welding techniques and procedures.
- Ensured optimal production efficiency with proper planning, coordination, and organization of tasks.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Library Circulation Assistant
City Of Stockton
Stockton , CA
07.2005 - Current
- Maintained inventory records and verified what items were available and items being used for active projects.
- Successfully completed check-in and check-out procedure for visitors taking or returning library books and audio materials daily.
- Referred customers to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of office machinery to best assist visitors.
- Called patrons about missing books and late returns.
- Distributed reference materials to employees or customers.
- Enabled ease of material location by replacing returned items in alphabetical order to library shelves.
- Answered questions from customers and staff.
- Maintained office equipment in proper operating condition.
- Assisted with sorting and routing of mail items for library employees.
- Delivered excellent guest services by answering inquiries from visitors.
- Set up library displays with new and promoted books.
- Organized shelves when patrons returned books.
- Showed library patrons where specific book collections were.
- Called patrons about missing books and late returns
Welder
Tesla
Lathrop, CA
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Education
Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship - Skilled And Trained
ABC NorCal
Livermore, CA04.2018
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Stockton Ca06.2005
Skills
- Grinders
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Weld inspections
- Blueprints
- Shop drawings
- Production
- Defect repair
- Fabrication
- Assembly
- Job orders
- Jig fabrication
- Forklift
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Lead Welder
Tesla
07.2025 - Current
Welder
Tesla
12.2023 - 06.2025
Fabrication Welder
Enviroplex Inc.
01.2008 - Current
Library Circulation Assistant
City Of Stockton
07.2005 - Current
Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship - Skilled And Trained
ABC NorCal
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School