Luis Castellano
Constellation Industries LLC
Houston,TX
2027
years of professional experience
Professional pipe welder with strong skills in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques. Known for reliability in team collaboration and flexibility with changing needs. Adept at blueprint reading, safety protocols, and quality control to ensure optimal results. Highly valued for strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality welds.
Work History
Pipe Welder
6 Months- Read blueprints and isometric drawings to check pipe alignment and joint specifications.
- Inspect welds for defects and correct imperfections to meet quality requirements.
- Prepare pipe surfaces by cleaning, beveling, and fitting components before welding.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Combo Pipe Welder
- Interpreted blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding symbols to complete pipe fabrication accurately
- Measured, cut, beveled, and fitted pipe sections for TIG, SMAW, and FCAW welding processes
- Inspected welds for alignment, penetration, and defects to maintain code compliance and quality standards
- Prepared workpieces by cleaning surfaces, setting joints, and verifying proper fit-up before welding
- Operated welding equipment and hand tools safely while following jobsite procedures and PPE requirements
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, adapting to various project requirements with ease.
- Consistently met or surpassed productivity goals while maintaining strict quality control standards for all completed work.
- Contributed to reducing project delays by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks according to shifting schedules and deadlines.
- Maintained clean workspaces by proactively removing debris and hazardous materials from the job site, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Achieved consistent weld integrity through careful preparation of materials and adherence to industry standards.
- Improved weld quality by consistently adhering to proper welding techniques and maintaining a high level of precision in pipe alignment.
Pipe Welder/ Vessel Welder
- Reviewed blueprints and technical drawings to verify correct weld specifications.
- Performed inspections to confirm weld integrity and safety compliance.
- Maintained tools and equipment to support reliable performance and safety compliance.
- Completed MIG and flux-core welding to support structural strength in pipe assemblies.
- Completed TIG welding to support high-quality pipe fabrication.
- Performed welding on pressure vessel nozzles with precision and safety compliance.
- Improved weld quality by applying TIG, MIG, and stick welding processes.
- Read pipe spool drawings and weld symbols to complete accurate fit-up and fabrication work.
- Performed TIG, MIG, and flux-cored welding on carbon steel and stainless steel piping assemblies.
- Checked joints for alignment, penetration, and code compliance before final weld passes.
Combination Pipe Welder
- Engineered and constructed piping systems in strict adherence to specifications and safety standards.
- Executed inspections on welds to guarantee adherence to quality control standards.
- Managed operation of welding equipment and tools while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues effectively.
- Facilitated complex pipe installations through effective collaboration with team members.
- Configured and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Executed MIG welding for pipe root passes, followed by flux core fill and cap processes.
- Executed TIG welding on carbon steel pipes, ensuring structural integrity and precision.
- Executed TIG welding techniques to join stainless steel pipes with precision.
- Executed TIG welding on chromoly pipes, ensuring precision and structural integrity.
- Executed welding of pipe using stick process, applying 6010 for root pass and 7018 for fill and cap.
- Assisted in welding pipe using TIG for root passes and stick for fill and cap.
- Helped maintain quality standards during welding processes.
- Supported team members in achieving project goals through effective collaboration.
- Executed welding processes for pressure vessels, ensuring structuralintegrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Executed welding of nozzles on pressure vessels using MIG for root and fill passes, followed by cap application with flux core.
- Assisted in the operation of gouging nozzles for various projects.
- Supported team members in maintaining equipment and ensuring safety protocols.
- Contributed to the efficient completion of tasks by preparing necessary tools and materials.
1 Year
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections of welded joints for structural integrity and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve project turnaround times.
- Assisted in maintaining welding tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
Pipe Welder
- Fabricated and installed piping systems using TIG and MIG welding.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to validate precise weld specifications.
- Conducted weld integrity inspections alongside conformance checks against safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment to support optimal performance and safety compliance.
- welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG,MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas
Skills
Gas tungsten arc welding
Flux-cored arc welding
Carbon arc gouging
Pipe beveling
Teamwork and communication
Shielded metal arc welding
Overhead crane operation
Gas metal arc welding
Welding positions
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Welding
Critical thinking
Aluminum metal welding
Structural welding
Stick welding
Stainless steel metal welding
Arc welding
MIG welding
Pipe welding
Welding codes compliance
Safety procedures
Purge welding
Chromo welding
Timeline
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