Luis Ayala Soto

• Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
• Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
• Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
• Conducted GTAW on copper-nickel pipes in a shop and on a ship.
• Used SMAW process to weld pipe of different thicknesses in a shop environment and on a ship in confined spaces and uncomfortable positions.
• Maintained a 6G certification for SMAW pipe, copper-nickel, and stainless steel pipe.
• Assisted pipe fitters in cutting, threading, and fitting.
• Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.

Assisted quality control supervisor in inspecting and repairing welds.

• Preventive, Corrective, Emergency & Safety Maintenance of all food processing equipment in a plant environment.
• Welding and minor fabrication.

• Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
• Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
• Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
• Received Army Accommodation Metal.
• Took part in joint force operation missions with allied nations.

• Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
• Built and repaired pivot sprinklers.
• Assisted in removing, installing, and repairing well pumps.