Rafael Reyes
Cincinnati
Summary
Skilled Fabricator with hands-on experience in welding and blueprint interpretation. Delivers quality assurance and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. Expertise in welding, blueprint reading, and metal fabrication machinery enhances operational efficiency and accuracy. Committed to upholding safety standards and promoting teamwork on-site.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
Ferguson Fire and Fabrication
Cincinnati
05.2026 - Current
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble precise metal components according to specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to join materials effectively.
- Fabricated metal components using hand tools and machinery.
- Utilized plasma cutter to efficiently cut through thick metal pieces for various fabrication projects.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings to ensure accurate and compliant fabrication results.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Operated bundling machinery to package products efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols while handling packaging materials.
- Tagged containers and boxes with identifying information for tracking purposes.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
Aerospace Technician
Skilcraft
Hebron
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Operated TIG welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate welding execution.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project timelines efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Welding Fabricator
tuf-n-lite
Cincinnati
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated MIG welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for welding specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colerain Highschool
Cincinnati, OH05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technician
Fortis College
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Welding and fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprints and specifications
- Quality assurance
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Precision cutting
- Fabrication
- Manual machining
- CNC operation
- Equipment operation
- Measurements
- Hand tool usage
- Material handling
- Finishing techniques
- Safety control
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Fabricator
Ferguson Fire and Fabrication
05.2026 - Current
Aerospace Technician
Skilcraft
09.2025 - 01.2026
Welding Fabricator
tuf-n-lite
06.2025 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Colerain Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technician
Fortis College