JOSHUA SALAS
Pearland
Summary
Diligent Welder with solid background in welding techniques and fabrication. Adept at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to successful completion of numerous projects. Demonstrated ability in maintaining safety standards and displaying excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Fluor Corporation
East Texas
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Welder
Worley Industrial Services
Odessa, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Welder
3S
Nebraska City, NE
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Welder
L&H Welding and Fab
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented best practices for safety protocols in welding operations.
- Trained junior welders on techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
- Enhanced process efficiency by recommending improvements in welding techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of materials used and work completed for tracking purposes.
Welder
TIC
Austin, TX
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment for metal fabrication projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
Specialty Welder
Mechanical Construction Services
Port Arthur, Texas
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes.
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications.
- Setup and operated welding equipment.
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag.
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
Combination Welder
SpaceX
Cocoa, Florida
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Checked fit of pipe and other structural pieces to achieve proper attachment and account for shrinkage.
- Operated power saws and chipping knives to cut pieces in accordance to work orders.
- Read blueprints and related engineering drawings to consistently complete accurate work.
- Assisted pipe fitters with installing, preparing and fabricating piping.
Combination Welder
Summit Industrial
Houston, Texas
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Operate forklift, skid steer, man lift basket
- Prep pipe and obtain proper measurements
- Structural welding
- Maintenence
- Valve trained
- Shutdown assistance
Rig Welder
OTSC
Odessa, Texas
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Pipeline and Mainline welding
- Read and interpret utility maps
- Operate all equipment
Combination Welder
Tellepsen
Houston, Texas
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Pipe fitting
- Structural welding
- Created work lists, scheduled and performed preventative maintenance
Education
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie High School
Houston, Texas06-2015
Skills
- Interpret blueprints
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- Quality inspection
- Grinding and buffing
- Priority management
- Weld testing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welder
Fluor Corporation
08.2024 - 05.2026
Welder
Worley Industrial Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
Welder
3S
05.2023 - 08.2023
Welder
L&H Welding and Fab
01.2023 - 05.2023
Welder
TIC
07.2022 - 01.2023
Specialty Welder
Mechanical Construction Services
04.2022 - 06.2022
Combination Welder
SpaceX
12.2021 - 04.2022
Combination Welder
Summit Industrial
08.2019 - 03.2021
Rig Welder
OTSC
07.2018 - 07.2019
Combination Welder
Tellepsen
02.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie High School