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Raul Arbelo

Raul Arbelo

Lakeland,FL

Summary

To obtain a job as a welder where I can use my knowledge of safe welding practices along with extensive 26 years of experience in welding different materials using a variety of tools and equipment to work extensively on the company's development projects

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.

Efficient [Job Title] able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.

Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.

Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.

Seasoned Welder with [Number] years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys.

Diligent [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience welding for construction projects. Versed in operating cutting torches to dismantle and shape pieces and operating hoists and cranes to inspect pieces. Knowledge of safe welding practices.

Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.

Reliable [Job Title] accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting.

Skilled [Job title] with over [Number] years working with metal and welding. Trained in [Tool] use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and [Skill].

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

GT Grandstands
Plant City, FL
07.2022 - Current
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.

Fabrication Welder

Bob Welding
Lakeland, FL
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
  • Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
  • Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
  • Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
  • Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
  • Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
  • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.

Welder

Incryo Systems Incorporated
Plant City, FL
04.2014 - 09.2021
  • Plumbing And Welding
  • Installs, repairs, welding and maintains of copper and stainless steel pipes of argon liquid, oxygen, nitrogen and variety of cryogenic products, and repair of cryogenic tanks
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.

Carpenter

Clean Paint Inc.
Orlando, FL
08.2010 - 10.2013
  • Installs, repairs and maintains building roofs
  • Designs, constructs, remodels, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete or brick
  • Cleans, maintains, adjusts, calibrates and services equipment used in the performance of duties.

Welder Duties

Melendez Ornamental
Arecibo, PR
02.1999 - 11.2011
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.

Education

GED - High School -

Arecibo

Skills

  • Structural Welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch Cutting
  • Sub-Arc Welding
  • Materials Selection
  • Fabrication
  • Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment Operation
  • Surface Preparation
  • Material Selection
  • Measurement Tools
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Maintaining Components
  • AWS Certified
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Manual Dexterity
  • TIG Welding Expert
  • Crane Operation
  • Welding Safety
  • Pipe Welding
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Specification Interpretation
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Precision Measuring
  • Vertical Welding
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • Design Interpretation
  • Shaping and Cutting
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication

References

References are available on request.

Timeline

Welder

GT Grandstands
07.2022 - Current

Fabrication Welder

Bob Welding
08.2021 - 02.2022

Welder

Incryo Systems Incorporated
04.2014 - 09.2021

Carpenter

Clean Paint Inc.
08.2010 - 10.2013

Welder Duties

Melendez Ornamental
02.1999 - 11.2011

GED - High School -

Arecibo
Raul Arbelo