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Orlando Heredia

Minneola,FL

Summary

Reliable Captiveaire Brazing Team accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting.

Seasoned Welder with 1.5 years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Efficient working under pressure able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Brazing Group Welder, DOAS RTU-DOAS

Captive-Aire
Groveland, FL
10.2022 - Current
  • Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
  • Made copper form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
  • Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
  • Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
  • Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
  • Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
  • Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Driver, Warehouse Orders

CED Orlando
Orlando, FL
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Encompassed reliability and dependability by being available for assignments on short notice.
  • Assisted customers with loading, unloading packages onto, off box truck as needed.
  • Interpreted GPS to operate most efficient route service and reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to dispatch or manager.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards set forth by local government agencies.
  • Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
  • Communicated with dispatch and customers enthusiastically, focusing on client satisfaction.
  • Delivered freight promptly to specified locations in a timely manner.
  • Performed routine maintenance on delivery vehicles, such as checking oil and coolant levels, brakes, and tires.
  • Addressed customer inquiries about product availability or delivery status in a professional manner.
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers prior to departure from origin point.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
  • Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
  • Performed basic maintenance on box truck such as changing oil, lubricating parts and refilling fuel tank when necessary.
  • Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Maintained reports and log books to document hours to comply with HOS rules and regulations.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
  • Maintained cleanliness of cab and cargo area of box truck.
  • Completed deliveries by requested times.
  • Controlled expenses related to vehicle operation such as fuel consumption.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported mechanical problems to facilitate repair process.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding any changes in route or schedule due to traffic or weather conditions.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
  • Kept meticulous records regarding invoices, payments, and special instructions regarding shipments.
  • Provided excellent customer service while delivering products safely and efficiently.
  • Inspected vehicle before leaving company premises and after trips.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Maintained clean driving record by following safety protocols and strictly adhering to traffic laws.
  • Picked up products from warehouse or distribution center, verified content and delivered to businesses or households as schedule indicated.
  • Resolved discrepancies between actual load received at destination versus paperwork provided by shipper at origin point.
  • Loaded and unloaded truck with pallet jack or by hand or forklift.
  • Presented clean, professional appearance to promote positive company image.
  • Facilitated safe loading and unloading of products by supervising warehouse personnel.
  • Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
  • Fostered relations with clients to build trust, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Assembling orders according to the customer's purchase order, searching for items in the warehouse using the warehouse location language.
  • Assembly of pallets with the merchandise of each purchase order.
  • Packaging and wrapping of pallets with the rapping machine.
  • Use of forklift inside the warehouse to locate and unload pallets in the racks, and to unload merchandise from suppliers or customers.
  • carrying out inventory and adjustment of merchandise when delivering to the customer and checking with the purchase order.
  • Active participation in the general inventory of each year.
  • Participation in paid non-working days to carry out organization, cleaning and repair tasks on warehouse racks.
  • Use PPE

Education

High School Diploma -

INSTITUTO DE SEGURIDAD INDUSTRIAL IUTSI
SAN DIEGO, VENEZUELA EDO CARABOBO
07-2013

High School Diploma -

Unidad Educativa Colegio EL BUEN PASTOR.
SAN DIEGO VENEZUELA, ESTADO CARBOBO
07-2009

Skills

  • Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fabrication
  • Structural Welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch Cutting
  • Materials Selection
  • Surface Preparation
  • Sub-Arc Welding
  • Scaffolding Safety
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Hand-Forming Workpieces
  • AWS Certified
  • Shaping and Cutting
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Design Interpretation
  • Pipe Welding
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Supply Management
  • Maintaining Components
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • ISO9001 Trained
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Specification Interpretation
  • TIG Welding Expert
  • Project Management

Languages

Español
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Brazing Group Welder, DOAS RTU-DOAS

Captive-Aire
10.2022 - Current

Driver, Warehouse Orders

CED Orlando
02.2022 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

INSTITUTO DE SEGURIDAD INDUSTRIAL IUTSI

High School Diploma -

Unidad Educativa Colegio EL BUEN PASTOR.
Orlando Heredia