Lose Ika
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Currently a team lead installing fabricated materials ordered by the customer and proficient in overcoming unforeseen obstacles in the field.
Experienced Mig welder able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Productive team player with strong safety awareness and math skills. Very efficient in metal fabrication with over 7 years working with metal and welding.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/installer
Creative Metals
Tempe, AZ
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Welder
U-Haul
Glendale, AZ
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Construction Laborer
Suntec Concrete
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk
- Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
Lead Welder
American Curb and Vent
Gilbert, AZ
05.2014 - 04.2019
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Education
Pinal Community College Online
01.2011
Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
01.2010
Skills
- Sheet metal fabrication
- MIG welding expertise
- Schematic understanding
- Communication
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
References
- Jeff Kerschen, American Curb and Vent, 480-633-2204
- Ameila Fihaki, FMYNE HR, 480-815-9000
- Luisa Gapelu, SRPMIC, 480-540-1979
- David Herman, U Haul, 602-291-9846
Timeline
Welder/installer
Creative Metals
04.2023 - Current
Welder
U-Haul
02.2022 - 04.2023
Construction Laborer
Suntec Concrete
08.2021 - 02.2023
Lead Welder
American Curb and Vent
05.2014 - 04.2019
Pinal Community College Online
Pima Community College Tucson, AZ