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Desired Job Title
Heat-treat Operator/QC InspectorWelder's HelperWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: Bellflower, CA
Open to relocation: Yes
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Luis Vasquez
Bellflower,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Highly skilled Heat Treat Operator with diverse experience in metal production and heat treatment processes. Strong understanding of furnace operation, quality control procedures, and safety compliance standards relevant to this role. Demonstrated ability to optimize operations and improve process efficiency through problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and teamwork. Successfully maintained high-quality standards consistently in previous roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heat-treat Operator/QC Inspector
Magnesium Alloy Inc
Compton, California
08.2012 - Current
- Operated heat treat furnaces for magnesium alloys according to established procedures.
- Conducted quality inspections on treated materials for compliance with specifications.
- Documented process data and maintained accurate records of heat treatment operations.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, reducing downtime during production runs.
- Maintained detailed records of all heat treating processes including temperatures, times.
- Modified gas pressure, time cycles, and cooling methods to meet specific product requirements.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems during the heat treating process.
- Inspected parts before and after heat treatment process to ensure quality standards were met.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into furnaces manually or using overhead crane equipment as needed.
- Calculated the proper annealing temperature for metal components according to customer specifications.
- Checked hardness levels of metals after being subjected to a variety of heat treat processes.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during production runs.
- Repaired or replaced damaged parts as necessary prior to beginning the next production run.
- Operated various types of furnaces such as box, belt or batch type units depending on job requirements.
- Identified and reported potential defects in products during inspection phase, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Performed pre-heat treatments on materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Followed safety regulations while operating furnaces and performing other related tasks.
- Set up and operated die-quenching machines to prevent part warping.
- Identified and managed optimal processing sequences, furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements for each production run.
Welder's Helper
DJs Precision Welding
Los Angeles, California
02.2005 - 11.2011
- Prepared materials and organized workspaces to support welding operations.
- Maintained safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply shortages to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Developed expertise in skilled trade specialties through hands-on training with expert mentors.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials to facilitate efficient distribution of machinery and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dominguez High School
Paramount, CA06-1997
Skills
- Heat treatment
- Quality inspection
- Furnace operation
- Temperature control
- Temperature management
- Pyrometry skills
- Hardness testing
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measurement
- Troubleshooting problems
- Equipment maintenance
- Process documentation
- Production oversight
- Record management
- Blueprint reading
- Data management
- Mathematical skills
- Multitasking skills
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Pyrometry Certificate
Timeline
Heat-treat Operator/QC Inspector
Magnesium Alloy Inc
08.2012 - Current
Welder's Helper
DJs Precision Welding
02.2005 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Dominguez High School