Raul Rodriguez
Wilton,CA
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Siemens & Schuff Steel, proficient in flux core and MIG welding techniques. Demonstrates expertise in blueprint interpretation and quality assurance, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and collaborative teamwork. Successfully fabricates intricate steel structures, consistently adhering to stringent specifications and optimizing production efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Heartland Steel
Lodi, CA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial buildings using various materials.
- Fabricated metal frames using welding techniques and equipment.
- Worked closely with other departments to coordinate production schedules and deadlines.
Welder
Schuff Steel
Stockton, CA
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Weld Specialist
Clark Pacific
Woodland, CA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Used overhead crane or hoist system when lifting heavy objects around shop floor.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, such as quantity produced, scrap rate.
- Loaded raw materials into the brake press machine hopper and removed finished parts from the finished product bin.
Welder/Fitter
Siemens Mobility
Sacramento, CA
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Part 1 Under-frame for all LRV Rolling Stock during 2nd Shift. I was to examine parts for defects prior to fitment/tacking. Once done I would tack/weld parts in order along with a heat sequence to prevent any distortion. Helped repairs for new welders. Operated heavy machinery such as kumbruch and crane daily transporting completed under-frames to the next fixture. Also handled repairs on completed underframes A-C Car that were already painted. Which required me to handle with much care as to not damage any surrounding base metal not needed of repair. Passed certifications in D1.1 and D1.5 and D1.6, in all positions.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Shop Helper
ADVOQUE
San Jose, CA
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Removed burrs from machined parts using hand tools or bench grinders.
- Examined work pieces for defects such as cracks or chips prior to grinding operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while operating metal-grinding equipment.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Communicated with crew leader to receive new job assignments.
Construction Worker
Corona Constructors
Sacramento, CA
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
Education
GED -
Pleasant Grove High School
Elk Grove, CA05.2014
Some College (No Degree) -
CRC
SacramentoSkills
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Short Circuit Mig (GMAW) welding
- Stick Welding (SMAW)
- Air Carbon Arc Gouging
- Crane operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Brake press operation
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
Currently posses OSHA 10 & OSHA HAZWOPER 04
Timeline
Welder
Heartland Steel
04.2025 - 06.2025
Welder
Schuff Steel
06.2024 - 02.2025
Weld Specialist
Clark Pacific
10.2023 - 07.2024
Welder/Fitter
Siemens Mobility
06.2021 - 09.2023
Shop Helper
ADVOQUE
12.2020 - 06.2021
Construction Worker
Corona Constructors
02.2017 - 10.2020
GED -
Pleasant Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) -
CRC