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Paul Gutierrez

Sutherland Springs,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Foreman

Union Pacific
Flatonia, TX
04.2015 - Current
  • Directed the installation of new equipment, machines, and tools to improve production efficiency.
  • Ensured that all welding processes were performed according to standard operating procedures.
  • Ordered additional supplies or replacement parts as needed from vendors or suppliers.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for welding supplies and materials.
  • Inspected and repaired components to determine and complete needed corrections.
  • Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Inspected completed welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.

Motor Hand

Helmerich & Payne Inc
Greeley, CO
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
  • Inspected motor components for defects and replaced damaged parts with new ones.
  • Replaced worn-out bearings and other mechanical components as needed.
  • Tightened screws, bolts and nuts using wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.
  • Checked oil levels in the engines to ensure adequate lubrication of moving parts.
  • Installed spark plugs, fuel lines, filters and other electrical components in engines.
  • Documented equipment failures and communicated to supervisor.
  • Cleaned engine parts using solvents and brushes to remove dirt and debris.
  • Utilized speed gauges and thermometers to test equipment for overheating.
  • Cleaned unit parts with solvents and buffing wheels.

Welder

Pro Fab Construction
Aransas Pass, TX
06.2012 - 02.2014
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Completed minor touch ups with MIG welders.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rockport FultonHigh School
Rockport, ME
06-2012

Skills

  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Cost Estimation
  • Material Selection
  • Structural Welding
  • Pipe Welding
  • First-Aid and CPR
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Welding Safety
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment Safety Verification
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Team Leadership
  • Worker Supervision
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Job Planning
  • Fall Protection
  • Lockout and Tagout
  • Forklift Operation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Risk Mitigation

Timeline

Welder Foreman

Union Pacific
04.2015 - Current

Motor Hand

Helmerich & Payne Inc
02.2014 - 04.2015

Welder

Pro Fab Construction
06.2012 - 02.2014

High School Diploma -

Rockport FultonHigh School

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