Miguel Hernandez
Uvalde
Summary
Driven and reliable individual with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship. Knowledge of welding techniques and safety protocols, with hands-on experience in metalworking and fabrication. Ready to leverage skills to produce high-quality work and contribute to productive team environment.
Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Self Employed Services
03.2006 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
Structural Welder
5L ENERGY SERVICES
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
Structural Welder
Hausser Ranch and Cattle
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Metal buildings, ranch fences, cement slabs and cattle guards.
- Enhanced team safety, conducting regular checks on welding equipment and ensuring all use was in compliance with safety standards.
- Delivered durable and aesthetically pleasing weld finishes by mastering variety of welding techniques and materials.
Fabrication Welder
Colorado Materials
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Skills
- Welding
- Grinding techniques
- Grinders
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Hand tool safety
- Weld defects identification
- Welding safety procedures
- Torch cutting
- Welding quality control
- Stainless steel welding
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Structural Welder
5L ENERGY SERVICES
04.2024 - 11.2024
Structural Welder
Hausser Ranch and Cattle
01.2024 - 03.2024
Fabrication Welder
Colorado Materials
09.2018 - 03.2020
Welder
Self Employed Services
03.2006 - Current
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