Preston Gonzalez

Welding Student

Great Onyx Job Corps

MAMMOTH CAVE, Kentucky

09.2023 - Current

Developed skills in MIG, TIG, stick arc and flux-cored welding processes.
Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine weld requirements.
Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of scrap metal properly.
Demonstrated knowledge of different metals such as steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
Collaborated with team members on production goals and objectives.
Grinded surfaces to prepare them for welding operations according to specified requirements.
Fabricated metal products from raw materials utilizing cutting torch or plasma cutter as needed.
Identified appropriate materials for welding jobs and determined proper welding techniques to use.
Learned safety protocols related to operating high voltage machines.
Inspected completed welds to ensure they met quality standards.
Repaired damaged or broken parts using various welding techniques.
Completed certifications in basic Shield Metal Arc Welding procedures.
Assisted in the set up and operation of welding equipment, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and other tools.
Assisted in the planting of trees and shrubs to reforest areas.
Cut down trees with chainsaws or axes as necessary to clear land.
Monitored wildlife habitat conditions in designated areas of the forest.
Assisted in developing strategies for sustainable resource management within public lands.
Conducted educational programs about forestry practices for local schools and organizations.
Collected samples of soil, plants, wood, water, and other materials for analysis.