Katie Zepeta
Rome,GA
Summary
Accomplished welder with expertise in MIG and TIG techniques, honed at A & F Manufacturing. Recognized for enhancing production efficiency and delivering high-quality workmanship. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills contributed to successful project outcomes and strengthened client relationships. Committed to safety and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
A & F Manufacturing
Hendersonville, NC
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Welder/ Fabricator
Unistructures
Kennesaw, GA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- 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.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials to precise specifications.
- Improved quality of finished products through meticulous welding and polishing processes.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Education
North Henderson
Hendersonville, NCWelding
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA07.2021
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Critical thinking
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Flat welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Cutting techniques
- Personal protective equipment
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding position proficiency
- First aid training
- Time management
- OSHA compliance
- Welding machine setup
- Weld tacking
- MIG welding
- Welding safety
- Hand and power tool operation
- Power tools
- Power tools operation
- Surface grinding
- Decision-making
Certification
American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training Program-General Industry
Welding-Groove Weld Flat and Horizontal
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welder
A & F Manufacturing
09.2022 - 06.2025
Welder/ Fabricator
Unistructures
08.2021 - 08.2022
North Henderson
Welding
Chattahoochee Technical College