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Pedro Ramirez Jr

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Accomplished Structural Fitter with extensive experience at Keppel Amfels, adept at interpreting blueprints and enhancing project efficiency through precision welding techniques. Proven ability to optimize workflows and mentor junior fitters, demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while delivering quality results in structural assembly projects.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Fitter

Performance
Starbase Tx
03.2025 - Current
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for structural assembly projects
  • Assembled and fitted metal components with precision tools and equipment
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance productivity
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used and project progress
  • Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and fitting techniques
  • Mentored junior fitters, fostering skill development and teamwork
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
  • Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by fabricating and assembling steel structures according to specified plans.
  • Improved structural integrity by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints for various projects.
  • Continuously advanced skill set by attending training programs, staying updated on industry trends, and acquiring new certifications as necessary.
  • Obtained permits, coordinated documents and managed close-out paperwork.
  • Enhanced durability of structures with expert application of various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Operated Number-ton overhead crane to insert plates and parts.
  • Fabricated components and supports.
  • Tacked weld clips and brackets in place for permanent welding.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by organizing workspaces and keeping areas clean, contributing to increased productivity levels.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
  • Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
  • Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.

Structural Fitter

Keppel Amfels
Brownsville, TX
07.2019 - 03.2025
  • Implemented process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency
  • Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment, and tools.
  • Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before completing projects.
  • Maintained detailed daily work records to accurately determine final costs for customers and supervisors.
  • Maintained quality control with thorough inspections of welded joints and structural connections.
  • Assisted crane operators in safely rigging loads for transport ensuring minimal disruptions onsite.
  • Expedited production process by operating cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and drills proficiently.
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by aligning structural components according to precise measurements and specifications.
  • Ensured safety compliance by following strict welding procedures and wearing proper personal protective equipment during tasks.
  • Upheld industry standards while working at heights or confined spaces using appropriate fall protection measures.
  • Resolved issues by effectively communicating with engineers to clarify design specifications when needed.
  • Optimized work performance through regular maintenance of tools and equipment for uninterrupted operations.
  • Strengthened team dynamics through active participation in group meetings, sharing knowledge, and assisting colleagues as needed.
  • Increased project completion rate by effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and marking dimensions on steel plates, beams, and tubes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working across diverse industries such as commercial construction, shipbuilding, oil refineries, power plants with consistent attention to detail.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on best practices for executing fitting tasks more efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Reduced rework needs by conducting dimensional checks on materials before final assembly activities commenced.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
  • Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
  • Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
  • Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
  • Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
  • Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
  • Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for structural assembly projects
  • Assembled and fitted metal components with precision tools and equipment
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance productivity
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used and project progress
  • Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and fitting techniques
  • Mentored junior fitters, fostering skill development and teamwork
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
  • Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by fabricating and assembling steel structures according to specified plans.
  • Improved structural integrity by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints for various projects.
  • Continuously advanced skill set by attending training programs, staying updated on industry trends, and acquiring new certifications as necessary.
  • Obtained permits, coordinated documents and managed close-out paperwork.
  • Enhanced durability of structures with expert application of various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Operated Number-ton overhead crane to insert plates and parts.
  • Fabricated components and supports.
  • Tacked weld clips and brackets in place for permanent welding.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by organizing workspaces and keeping areas clean, contributing to increased productivity levels.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
  • Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
  • Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.

Structural Fitter

Emr
Brownsville, TX
07.2016 - 2019

Ability to concentrate on welding work for a long time in a row. Good eyesight and good hearing (to detect variations in the noises and crunches of the materials). Physical fitness to lift and transport equipment, climb stairs and get into tight spaces

Reapair machinary

A heavy machinery welder repairs, maintains and manufactures metal structural components using techniques such as SMAW, GMAW or FCAW. Its main functions include interpreting technical plans, cutting and welding metals (steel), preparing surfaces, performing high-strength welds in complex positions, and performing preventive/corrective maintenance to reduce the downtime of equipment such as excavators, tractors and cranes

Features:

Repair and Maintenance: Weld broken, worn or cracked parts in heavy machinery components, such as caterpillars, ladles, hydraulic arms and racks.

Preparation of Materials: Clean, cut, degre and align metal parts before welding, using oxyfuel, grinding and plasma cutting tools.

Welding Application: Join metals using various techniques (electric arc, MIG, MAG, TIG) adjusting voltage and amperage parameters.

Interpretation of Plans: Read diagrams and technical diagrams to ensure that repairs and fabrications comply with the manufacturer's specifications.

Safety and Regulations: Rigorously comply with safety protocols (use of PPE) when working with heavy machinery, often in forced, uncomfortable positions or at heights.

Inspection: Verify the integrity and quality of welded joints to avoid future structural failures

Structural Fitter

Keppel Amfels
Brownsville, TX
03.2010 - 05.2016
  • Implemented process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency
  • Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment, and tools.
  • Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before completing projects.
  • Maintained detailed daily work records to accurately determine final costs for customers and supervisors.
  • Maintained quality control with thorough inspections of welded joints and structural connections.
  • Assisted crane operators in safely rigging loads for transport ensuring minimal disruptions onsite.
  • Expedited production process by operating cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and drills proficiently.
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by aligning structural components according to precise measurements and specifications.
  • Ensured safety compliance by following strict welding procedures and wearing proper personal protective equipment during tasks.
  • Upheld industry standards while working at heights or confined spaces using appropriate fall protection measures.
  • Resolved issues by effectively communicating with engineers to clarify design specifications when needed.
  • Optimized work performance through regular maintenance of tools and equipment for uninterrupted operations.
  • Strengthened team dynamics through active participation in group meetings, sharing knowledge, and assisting colleagues as needed.
  • Increased project completion rate by effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and marking dimensions on steel plates, beams, and tubes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working across diverse industries such as commercial construction, shipbuilding, oil refineries, power plants with consistent attention to detail.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on best practices for executing fitting tasks more efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Reduced rework needs by conducting dimensional checks on materials before final assembly activities commenced.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
  • Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
  • Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
  • Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
  • Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
  • Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
  • Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for structural assembly projects
  • Assembled and fitted metal components with precision tools and equipment
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance productivity
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used and project progress
  • Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and fitting techniques
  • Mentored junior fitters, fostering skill development and teamwork
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
  • Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by fabricating and assembling steel structures according to specified plans.
  • Improved structural integrity by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints for various projects.
  • Continuously advanced skill set by attending training programs, staying updated on industry trends, and acquiring new certifications as necessary.
  • Obtained permits, coordinated documents and managed close-out paperwork.
  • Enhanced durability of structures with expert application of various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Operated Number-ton overhead crane to insert plates and parts.
  • Fabricated components and supports.
  • Tacked weld clips and brackets in place for permanent welding.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by organizing workspaces and keeping areas clean, contributing to increased productivity levels.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
  • Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
  • Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colegio De Bachilleres De Tamaulipas
Matamoros Tamps
06.2003

Skills

Grinding skills

Mechanical tools

Power tool operation

Hand tool proficiency

Torque wrench usage

Measurement accuracy

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Safety procedures

Fastening techniques

Pipe fitting

Layout planning

Precision alignment

Safety

Interpreting blueprints

Product inspection

Welding techniques

Blueprint interpretation

Repairing

Load calculation

Quality controls

Operating forklifts

Production and processing

Quality control analysis

Mathematics

Public safety and security

Design

Overhead crane operation

Cutting materials

Design principles

Rigging

Reading drawings

Machine repair

Preparing materials

Evaluating quality

Operating manlifts

Technical drawing

Cutting tools operation

Structure building methods

Structural assembly

Tacking expertise

Business principles

Hand and power tools

Installation and maintenance

Machinery operation

Material prepping

Welding

Precision measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Hydraulic systems

System maintenance

Commercial pipefitting

Parts fabrication

Blueprints and specifications

Structural construction

Structural steel installation

Teamwork

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Torch cutting

Stick welding

Repair work

Material handling

Decision-making

Industrial safety

Heavy lifting

Languages

Ingles
Limited Working

Timeline

Structural Fitter

Performance
03.2025 - Current

Structural Fitter

Keppel Amfels
07.2019 - 03.2025

Structural Fitter

Emr
07.2016 - 2019

Structural Fitter

Keppel Amfels
03.2010 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Colegio De Bachilleres De Tamaulipas
Pedro Ramirez Jr