Michael Reyes
Corona,CA
Summary
Accomplished Pipe Welder with a proven track record at Harder Mechanical, enhancing weld quality and reducing defects. Skilled in MIG and TIG welding, I excel in problem-solving and team collaboration, achieving a 20% increase in output while adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Welder
Harder Mechanical
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Welded pipes to improve output by 20%.
- Reduced welding defects by 15%.
- Maintained safety standards in all operations.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
Structural Welder
The Raymond Group
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Performed 200+ high-quality welds monthly.
- Ensured structural integrity for new construction projects by performing precise welds according to engineering specifications.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Minimized material waste while maintaining high-quality results through careful measurement and cutting techniques.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
- Assured compliance with industry standards.
Fabrication Welder
Signal Hill Construction
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Designed efficient layouts for 50+ projects.
- Increased fabrication speed by 25%.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Improved product durability with skilled MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Custom-built specialized welding fixtures to improve project efficiency and accuracy.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding Technolgy
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA01-2010
Welding Certification - Welding Tech
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA01-2004
Skills
- MIG and TIG Welding
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Metal Fabrication
- Quality Assurance
- Pipeline Design
- Safety Protocols
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Overhead crane operation
- Layout and marking
Certification
- Certified pipe welder
- tig mig stick flux core
- Licensed LA Certification - exp july 2026
- Certified TWIC card exp june 2027
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Harder Mechanical
10.2022 - 10.2024
Structural Welder
The Raymond Group
07.2019 - 10.2022
Fabrication Welder
Signal Hill Construction
01.2009 - 01.2019
Welding Certification - Welding Technolgy
Riverside City College
Welding Certification - Welding Tech
Long Beach City College