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Martin Arias

Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven Fitter/Welder and Quality Inspector II at Hunting Subsea Technologies, seeking entry level in nondestructive testing, and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance product integrity through meticulous inspections and corrective actions. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with specifications while maintaining a safe work environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automated Welder/ Quality Inspector II

Hunting Subsea Technologies
Stafford, Texas
03.2015 - Current
  • Grinded and polished coupling parts
  • Auto weld couplings and tubings to adaptors
  • Operated program Micro-Hite gauge and tools to measure dimensions in and out of raw materials
  • Utilized Micrometers, Vernier calibers, Height gauges, Rockwell hardness tester, positive material identification analyzer (PMI) and basic inspection equipment
  • Maintained calibration of measuring devices and test equipment
  • Performed quality assurance task by receiving, in-process, final inspection, and customer sorting
  • Generate nonconformance material reports when any measurements are noted out of tolerance or specification while also assigning appropriate cause and reason code for the non-conformance issue.
  • Review MTR when material is received to ensure product meets company specifications.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
  • Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems related to product design or manufacturing processes.
  • Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
  • Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
  • Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.

Welder/ Fitter

Valmont Industries
Brenham, Tx
12.2019 - 02.2023
  • Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
  • Read and interpret drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly.
  • Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blue prints or other written specifications and determining operations sequence
  • Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
  • Called upon to operate other machines, bandsaw, forklift, crane, etc.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.

Welder

Sherman Roto Tanks
Pearland, Texas
11.2013 - 03.2015
  • Molded plastic molds
  • Welded carbon steel frames
  • Utilized Mig welding process
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.

Education

Nondestructive Testing -

The Oceans Corporation
Houston, TX
05.2025

Job Readiness Training -

SER Jobs for Progress Welding
Houston, TX
08.2019

Advanced Welding - FCAW, GMAW, SMAW

Houston Community College
Stafford, TX

Skills Qualifications Accomplishments

  • The Oceans Corporation, 05/2025, Houston, TX, A 750 clock hour program in Nondestructive Testing that meets or exceeds the standards established by ASNT-SNT-TC1A, MT I & MT II (70 hrs), PT I & PT II, (80 hrs), UT I & UT II (185 hrs), ET I & ET II (90 hrs), RT I & RT II (135 hrs), VT 1 & VT 2 (40 hrs), Radiation Safety (40 hrs), Drones and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's), HazMat, Rigging (API RP2D, Revision 7), Report and Procedure Writing, Isometric Drawing, Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • SER Jobs for Progress Welding, 08/2019, Houston, TX, Job Readiness Training
  • Houston Community College, Stafford, TX, Advanced Welding FCAW, GMAW, SMAW

Certification

  • TWIC
  • Passport
  • Driver License

Timeline

Welder/ Fitter

Valmont Industries
12.2019 - 02.2023

Automated Welder/ Quality Inspector II

Hunting Subsea Technologies
03.2015 - Current

Welder

Sherman Roto Tanks
11.2013 - 03.2015

Nondestructive Testing -

The Oceans Corporation

Job Readiness Training -

SER Jobs for Progress Welding

Advanced Welding - FCAW, GMAW, SMAW

Houston Community College

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