Jose Andres Vega
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Fitter Welder
Ameri-Force
Newport News, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Combo Fitter Welder
Harbor Industrial Services
Norfolk, VA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Fabricated components for installation by cutting, bending and welding metal parts using equipment. Ya
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Combo Fitter Welder
LTC
Norfolk, VA
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Combo Fitter Welder
Bay Metals and Fabrication
Norfolk, VA
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Welder Helper
A-Team ship repairs
Chesapeake , VA
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with others to discuss new task opportunities.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
Education
LaGrange High School
La Grange, GASkills
- Welding
- Aligning parts
- Installing components
- Measurements
- Material prepping
- Job inspections
- Stick Welding
- Shaping and Cutting
- Stainless Steel
Timeline
Combo Fitter Welder
Ameri-Force
01.2023 - Current
Combo Fitter Welder
Harbor Industrial Services
09.2021 - 12.2022
Combo Fitter Welder
LTC
07.2020 - 09.2021
Combo Fitter Welder
Bay Metals and Fabrication
02.2018 - 06.2019
Welder Helper
A-Team ship repairs
12.2017 - 01.2018
LaGrange High School
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