Kevin Gonzalez
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Developed skills in fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on precision and quality. Demonstrates ability to work with various metalworking tools and techniques, ensuring safety and efficiency. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing strong problem-solving and technical skills. Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Conveyor Engineering
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
MIG Welder
Wabtec
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Worked closely with quality control personnel to address any identified issues promptly, supporting a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
- Consistently met or surpassed performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and demonstrating strong work ethic in all aspects of the MIG Welder position.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Provided input on process improvements, contributing to enhanced workflow efficiency within the department.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Universal Technical Institute
Lisle, IL01.2024
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids, IA06.2022
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Shaping and cutting
- Pipe welding
- MIG welding professional
- Cutting techniques
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Weld tacking
Certification
Welder certification from trade school.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Conveyor Engineering
05.2024 - Current
MIG Welder
Wabtec
03.2024 - 05.2024
No Degree - Welding
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Welder certification from trade school.
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