Rafael Licona
Apache Junction,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Welder experienced in MIG, flux, and stick welding. Delivered high-quality metal fabrication through effective interpretation of blueprints and adherence to safety standards. Committed to exceeding project expectations by maintaining equipment and preparing surfaces for optimal welding.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Resolute performance iro ing
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly and fabrication.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex welding projects.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Trained new employees on safe welding practices and procedures.
- Utilized various welding techniques for different materials and applications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- 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.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Welder
Brost farm ing
Oxford, IN
09.2010 - 09.2020
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Utilized various welding techniques for different materials and applications.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex welding projects.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Trained new employees on safe welding practices and procedures.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
Education
Emiliano Zapata
Tulancingo , HgoLanguages
Spanish End ingles
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Welder
Resolute performance iro ing
03.2023 - 09.2025
Welder
Brost farm ing
09.2010 - 09.2020
Emiliano Zapata