Joshua Garcia
Pickerington
Summary
Skilled fabrication professional with strong expertise in welding, interpreting blueprints, and metalworking. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time while maintaining safety standards. Effective team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with proficiency in using various metal fabrication tools and machinery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Farber Specialty Vehicles
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Trained junior welders on safety protocols and proper welding techniques for skill development.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste during fabrication tasks.
- Maintained equipment functionality through regular inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
- Communicated effectively with project managers to align fabrication work with project timelines and goals.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Tested newly installed Hydraulic systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- recived crane training and certification to use Kone crane technologies
- forklift certified
- installed Hydraulic arm systems for moving slide-out room in customized truck experience installing custom locations for a wide range of generator variations as far as Diesel and gas operated
- Wide range of experience building custom vehicles from beginning to end of phase 1
Fabrication Welder
Gerling and Assoiates
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise measurements and specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain adherence to industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Chassis Installation
La Boit
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Operated and maintained welding, soldering and brazing equipment to minimize downtime by optimizing equipment performance.
- Assembled and aligned workpieces into holding fixtures to bond and heat-treat fabricated metal components.
- Reported any non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
- Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted Equipment to maintain efficient operations using air hoses and cleaning fluids.
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to determine job specifications, plan production activities and organize proper supplies.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Marked weld points and positions of components on workpieces with rulers, squares and templates.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Painter
Fine Touch Finishes
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated and completed ongoing routine painting of exterior and interior of properties.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Collaborated with electricians, carpenters and mechanics to complete construction projects.
- Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Operated hand tools and power tools such as [Tool] and [Tool].
- Prepared surfaces for remodeling in residential and commercial properties.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
Handyman Assistant
Garcia Maintenance and Repairs
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems quickly and effectively.
- Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts to determine changes in dimension requirements.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet any repair or maintenance need with minimal delay.
- Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
- Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Pulled damaged and old carpet and wood flooring to eliminate issues such as mold and remove outdated styles.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Ammunition Technician Specialist
USMC Camp Pendleton
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Inspected, inventoried and issued explosives and conventional ammunition to teams of 50+ Marines.
- Managed and monitored ammunition supplies and other inventoried materials in storage using hand written logs.
- Completed documentation associated with receipt and transfer of ammunition.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Organized storage of articles in magazine areas and assigned areas according to ammunition categories.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of Marines to accomplish goals and address issues related to our Ammunition stock.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pickerington High School Central
Pickerington, OH05.2016
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Welding experience
- Concise time management
- Ability to interpret blueprints
- Dependable and punctual
- Strong leadership skills
- MIG welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Welding safety procedures
- Jig fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment monitoring
- Crane and rigging safety
- Aluminum welding
- Shop drawings
- Personal protective equipment
- Visual inspection
- Power tool safety
- Precision measurement
- Jig building
- Attention to detail
- Power tool operation
- Measurements and calculations
- Mathematical calculations
- Equipment management
- Job orders
- Custom fabrication
Accomplishments
forklift Certified
Certified to operate overhead cranes and have had years of experience using said Crane Systems
Certification
- Ammunition Technician Specialist, United States Marine Corps - 2017
- Naval Motor Vehicle Training - 2017
- Marine Combat Training - 2017
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Farber Specialty Vehicles
02.2023 - 12.2025
Fabrication Welder
Gerling and Assoiates
11.2022 - 02.2023
Chassis Installation
La Boit
12.2019 - 11.2022
Painter
Fine Touch Finishes
04.2019 - 12.2019
Handyman Assistant
Garcia Maintenance and Repairs
05.2018 - 11.2019
Ammunition Technician Specialist
USMC Camp Pendleton
01.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Pickerington High School Central