Rafael Contreras
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Reliable, hard working welder with excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and construction techniques. Offers willingness to learn in any capacity working in a team or solo.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder2- 3
Nortek Air Solutions
08.2012 - 05.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, prep work, layouts, and cleaning metal components.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety, self started with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, and Flux Core Welding techniques on mild steel, including aluminum, stainless and sheet metal.
- Very familiar with all hand tools, grinders, cut off wheels, buffers, plasma cutter and torch.
Welder1
Huntair Air Solutions
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Maintained a strong record of on-time project completions with prep, fit, weld and clean metal components.
- Collaborated effectively with other team members, ensuring good communication and coordination.
- Kept an organized workspace by properly storing tools, materials, and consumables for easy access during projects.
Education
Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.1984
GED -
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR06.1983
Skills
- Plasma Cutter
- Surface grinding
- Safety Compliance
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- MIG welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Power Tool Usage
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Measurement accuracy
- Stress Tolerance
- Quality Assurance
- Fabrication Knowledge
- Metal Preparation
- Overhead Lifting
- Workplace Safety
- Worksite Safety
- Joint fitting
- Power and hand tools
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welder2- 3
Nortek Air Solutions
08.2012 - 05.2023
Welder1
Huntair Air Solutions
10.2010 - 08.2012
Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University of Oregon
GED -
Hillsboro High School
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