Jose Samuel Lopez
Welder
El Paso,TX
Summary
Skilled Combo Welder with a strong background in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding techniques. Experience includes working on construction projects, infrastructure development, and industrial repair work. Strengths include ability to read blueprints and understanding of welding symbols for accurate project completion. Notable contributions include improving efficiency through best practice implementation and ensuring highest safety standards are upheld at all times.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
Self-employed
El Paso, Tx
07.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications for projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all welding operations.
- Owns personal equipment and tools.
- Maintained and repaired welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify weld integrity and precision.
- Assisted in the setup of workstations for efficient workflow management.
- Implemented best practices in metal preparation before welding processes.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy of welds and conformance to specifications.
Forklift Operator
Quality Fruit & Vegetable
El Paso, Tx
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Operated forklift to transport produce within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding inventory levels and needs.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Ironworker
HB Welding
El Paso, TX
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Fabricated steel structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Installed beams, columns, and other metal components on construction sites.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely.
- Maintained tools and equipment in proper working condition.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
Combo Welder
El Paso steel doors and frames inc
El Paso, TX
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications for projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all welding operations.
- Maintained and repaired welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify weld integrity and precision.
- Assisted in the setup of workstations for efficient workflow management.
- Implemented best practices in metal preparation before welding processes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy of welds and conformance to specifications.
Education
GED -
Riverside High School
El Paso, TXWelding - Welding
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM 08.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Client interaction
- Welding safety
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Structural welding
- Aluminum welding
- Flat welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Welding inspection
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Rigging techniques
- Parts installation
- Quality control
- Joint preparation
- Horizontal welding
- Pipe welding
- Overhead welding
- Vertical welding
- Pipefitting
- Supply management
- Component attachment
- Welding positions
- Welding chart specifications compliance
- Understanding of rigging signals
- OSHA 10
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Combo Welder
Self-employed
07.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Quality Fruit & Vegetable
05.2025 - 06.2025
Combo Welder
El Paso steel doors and frames inc
01.2024 - 12.2024
Ironworker
HB Welding
01.2019 - 04.2025
Welding - Welding
Central New Mexico Community College
08.2008 - 12.2010
GED -
Riverside High School