Raphael Farinacci Vega
Pascagoula,MS
Summary
Experienced Structural Welder with a proven track record of welding metal parts to exact specifications. Recognized for increasing welding efficiency through the implementation of innovative techniques. Skilled in ensuring precision and strength in welding structural components for major infrastructure projects. Proficient in implementing safety measures to achieve zero workplace accidents or injuries during welding operations. A detail-oriented professional dedicated to delivering high-quality workmanship and contributing to project success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
Pascagoula, MS
11.2024 - Current
- Led welding projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards in all operations.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in reduced defects and improved compliance with industry regulations.
- Mentored team members on advanced techniques, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration within the department.
- Analyzed project specifications to select appropriate materials and processes, contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
Structural welder
Philly shipyard
Philadelphia, PA
06.2024 - 10.2024
Welding instructor
Billona welding school
Juana Diaz, PR
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Welding instructor
Structural welder
Philly shipyard
Philadelphia, PA
06.2015 - 10.2019
Structural welder
Vt hartel marines
Pascagoula, MS
09.2013 - 02.2015
Structural welder team leader
Bae systems
Mobile, AL
09.2011 - 07.2013
Structural Welder
Signal international
Pascagoula, Mississippi
10.2008 - 11.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponce High School
Ponce Puerto RicoSkills
- Manlift highreach
- Scissors lift operators
- Blueprint reading
- Stick and mig(fluxcore) welding
- Working safely all time at any circumstances
- Capacity to identify wrong fitting structures before weld
- Welding in all positions
- Arc gouge
- UT MT testing welds experience
- English and spanish speaking
- Ceramic tape seams welding
- Overhead crain operator
- First time quality work
- Capable to search and identify weld defects and fix them
- Work along QA QC and Abs getting units sold
Puntos fuertes
- Attention to Detail
- Efficiency Improvement
- Precision
- Safety Conscious
- Quality Control
Timeline
Lead Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
11.2024 - Current
Structural welder
Philly shipyard
06.2024 - 10.2024
Welding instructor
Billona welding school
01.2021 - 05.2024
Structural welder
Philly shipyard
06.2015 - 10.2019
Structural welder
Vt hartel marines
09.2013 - 02.2015
Structural welder team leader
Bae systems
09.2011 - 07.2013
Structural Welder
Signal international
10.2008 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Ponce High School