Joshua Gonzales
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented D11 certified welder graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Skilled in MIG, TIG, Flux Core and Stick welding with strong knowledge of metallurgy, structural welding, pipe welding, blueprint and fabrication. Known for a strong work ethic, safety awareness, and the ability to produce clean reliable work.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Student
DACC Welding Lab
2024 - 01.2025
- Performed MIG, TIG, and Stick welds on plate, pipe and structural pieces in multiple positions (1G–4G).
- Practiced welds to AWS D11 standards, including fillet welds and groove welds.
- Applied metallurgy concepts such as preheating, controlling cooling rates, and avoiding cracking or distortion.
- Read and followed blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication projects.
- Prepared metal by cutting, grinding, beveling, and fitting components for structural and fabrication assignments.
- Participated in a safety-focused shop environment, using PPE and following lab safety protocols at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Doña Ana Community College (DACC)
Las Cruces, New Mexico12-2025
Skills
- Welding Processes: MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), Flux-Core (FCAW)
- Metallurgy: Basic metal properties, heat-affected zones, distortion control, material selection
- Fabrication: Layout, fitting, cutting, grinding, beveling, metal prep
- Equipment: Plasma cutter, oxy-acetylene torch, angle grinders, band saw, basic shop tools
- Blueprints & Measurement: Reading blueprints, weld symbols, tape measure, squares, calipers
- Safety & Quality: PPE use, weld inspection, adherence to AWS standards, safe equipment operation
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to work long hours
- Fast learner with solid technical foundation in welding and metallurgy
- Works well independently and as part of a crew
- Safety-minded and respectful of tools, equipment, and coworkers
Certification
- Welding Certification
- FCAW PLATE 1G 3/8" A36 Plate, FCAW with back gouge & reweld AWS B2.1-1-020-94
- GTAW PIPE 6G 4 inch sch. 40 A53 pipe, ER309L wire, open root, Argon B2.1-8-212:2001
- GTAW PLATE 1G 3/8 inch A36 Plate, ER70S-6 Filler, 100% Argon ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-207-96 (R2007)
- GTAW PIPE 6G 4 inch sch. 40 A53 pipe, ER80S-B2 wire, open root, Argon AWS B2.1-4-217-1999
- GTAW PLATE 3G 3/8" A36 Plate, GTAW ER70S-6, Open ROOT UP FILL UP APCO 3.4.1-1
Timeline
Welding Student
DACC Welding Lab
2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Doña Ana Community College (DACC)