Miguel Casas
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive welding experience at Northwest Pipe, excelling in MIG and TIG techniques. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through expert time management and meticulous surface preparation. Committed to quality, consistently ensuring structural integrity and safety in all projects while fostering teamwork and training new employees.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Striper
Linear Traffic Markings
Fort Worth, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Consistently met deadlines even under challenging circumstances, showcasing strong time management skills.
- Enhanced visibility of crosswalks and intersections through precise striping techniques.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on striping equipment, ensuring optimal performance during projects.
- Assisted in training new employees on best practices in striping techniques, contributing to overall team efficiency.
- Completed striping projects on time by efficiently managing work schedule and resources.
- Prioritized safety at all times by wearing appropriate protective gear during each task.
- Maintained clean work environment through proper disposal of materials and equipment after each project completion.
- Ensured long-lasting results by properly preparing surfaces prior to striping application.
- Reduced traffic congestion with effective lane markings for improved vehicle flow.
- Applied thermoplastic materials for durable, long-lasting pavement markings that withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Improved road safety by accurately applying reflective paint on highways and parking lots.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
Welder
Northwest Pipe
Saginaw, TX
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
Welder
Hide and Skin
Fort Worth, TX
04.2006 - 10.2013
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Education
GED -
Northside High School
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Measuring skills
- Epoxy coatings
- Surface preparation
- Pressure washing
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Gas metal arc welding
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Cutting techniques
- Oxy-acetylene welding
Timeline
Striper
Linear Traffic Markings
05.2020 - Current
Welder
Northwest Pipe
11.2014 - 12.2018
Welder
Hide and Skin
04.2006 - 10.2013
GED -
Northside High School