Oscar Lopez
Welder/Student Of MTI
Muscatine,Iowa
Summary
Skilled Labor Worker with the desire to work in a profession that can utilize a skill that I would like to challenge and excel further into. I have been welding for 5 years. Currently attending Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) to a certified welder and pipeline fitter.Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles. I am very adaptable and easy to train.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laborer
Potters Industries
Muscatine , Iowa
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Operated bulldozers, excavators and cranes to facilitate precise excavation and grading.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Welder
Uniflyte Inc.
Orion , Illinois
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- 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.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
Meat Cutter
Tyson Foods
Columbus Junction , Iowa
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
Material Flow Specialist Supervisor
HNI
Muscatine , Iowa
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Gathered and submitted observational information in addition to required data points.
- Conducted surveys and documented all responses.
- Uploaded or transmitted data using secure protocols.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Education
High School Diploma -
08.2013 - 06.2017
Associate In Welding - Welding / Pipeline Fitting
08.2023 - Current
Skills
Blueprints
Stick welding
Assembly
Fabrication
Production
Weld inspections
Precision measurement
MIG welding
Defect repair
Forklift Operation
Heavy equipment operations
Assembly line experience
General laborer
Job site communication
Carrying heavy loads
Adept
Timeline
Midwest Technical Institute - Associate In Welding , Welding / Pipeline Fitting
08.2023 - Current
Laborer - Potters Industries
12.2022 - 05.2023
Welder - Uniflyte Inc.
03.2022 - 12.2022
Meat Cutter - Tyson Foods
03.2021 - 02.2022
Material Flow Specialist Supervisor - HNI
05.2019 - 11.2020
Muscatine High School - High School Diploma ,
08.2013 - 06.2017