Justin Estudillo
Hays,KS
Summary
With a proven track record at Hess Services, I excel in precision welding and project management, showcasing top-notch fabrication skills and a keen eye for quality assurance. Leveraging expertise in multi-process welding and effective team collaboration, I consistently deliver superior results, ensuring safety and efficiency on every project.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Hess Services
Hays, KS
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Fabrication Welder
CDW
Topeka, KS
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School
Topeka, KS05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Washburn Tech
Topeka, KSSkills
- Welding
- Weld slagging
- Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Weld tacking
- Pipe fitting
- Precision measuring
- Shaping and cutting
- Torch cutting
- Equipment operation
- Welding symbols
- Product welding
- Cutting techniques
- Multi-process welding
- Heat treatment
- Flat welding
- Vertical welding
- Time management
- Worksite organization
- Surface preparation
- Attention to detail
- Inspection protocols
- Safety equipment usage
- Personal protective equipment
- Overhead welding
- Tool operation
- Supply management
- Hazardous material handling
- Welding inspection
- Quality assurance
- Material selection
- OSHA compliance
- Health and safety
- Materials selection
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- First aid training
- Scaffolding safety
- Wire feed machines
- Design interpretation
- Arc welding
- Welding position proficiency
- Hand-eye coordination
- Stick welding
- Maintaining components
- MIG welding professional
- Project management
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Critical thinking
- Measurement tools
- Machine adjustment
- Layout and fitting
- Horizontal welding
- Precision measuring tools
Affiliations
- I am a father of five, with one on the way. I enjoy spending time with my family.
- I love to fish when its nice out
Timeline
Welder
Hess Services
02.2023 - 12.2023
Fabrication Welder
CDW
05.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Washburn Tech
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