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Mario Flores

Alamo,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Welder experienced in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW techniques. Achieved structural welding certification and actively pursuing combination welding certification, specializing in fabrication and structural welding. Committed to skill enhancement and meeting job expectations with high-quality workmanship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Body Shop Assistant

Flores Body Shop
Alamo, Tx
04.2020 - 05.2026
  • Performed body repairs on vehicles using hand and power tools.
  • Inspected damaged areas to determine repair needs and procedures.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, and cleaning.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace following safety protocols.
  • Applied paint finishes to vehicles using spray guns and techniques.
  • Removed upholstery, door panels and interior trim components to gain access to vehicle body and frame.
  • Filled dents with plastic filler or bondo-type materials, sanded surfaces to prepare them for painting.
  • Reassembled all parts after repair work was completed ensuring that all nuts bolts were securely fastened.
  • Installed new parts such as bumpers, fenders and mirrors according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Utilized hoists, lifts and jacks in order to safely raise vehicles off the ground during repairs.
  • Cut out damaged sections of metal from vehicles using power cutting tools.
  • Applied protective coatings such as waxes or polishes to protect the exterior finish of vehicles.
  • Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
  • Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.

• Welded and replaced damaged body panels and fire walls with GTAW and GMAW techniques

Education

Structural Welding - AAS

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
08.2023 - 05.2026

Donna North High School
Donna, TX

Skills

  • Metal fabrication
  • Fabrication
  • Structural fabrication
  • Pipe welding
  • Advanced welding techniques
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Stick welding
  • TIG welding
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Grinding and finishing
  • Welding positioning
  • Blueprints
  • Torch cutting
  • Safety procedures
  • Welding safety procedures
  • Hand tool safety
  • Client service
  • Joint preparation
  • MIG welding
  • Personal protective equipment

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Structural welding/ fabrication

Timeline

Structural Welding - AAS

South Texas College
08.2023 - 05.2026

Body Shop Assistant

Flores Body Shop
04.2020 - 05.2026

Donna North High School
Mario Flores