Reinaldo Vasquez Jr

• Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
• Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
• Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

• Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
• Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
• Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

Grinding down welds smooth to perfection

Degreasing bare metal hand rails

Painting hand rails with primer paint

• Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces.
• Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
• Assisted in welding operations, including setting up and operating welding machines, such as MIG, TIG, and ARC welders.
• Prepared materials for welding processes by cutting and grinding metal parts to specified dimensions.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• Set up jigs, fixtures, and other equipment required for welding operations.
• Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping debris from shop floor after each shift.
• Performed preventative maintenance on all tools and equipment used in the welding process.
• Cleaned work area of any hazardous material generated during welding process.
• Worked with supervisors to ensure that safety procedures were followed at all times.
• Ensured proper disposal of scrap material created during the welding process.
• Followed instructions provided by Welders regarding tasks needed to be completed.
• Provided assistance with maintaining accurate inventory levels of supplies used in fabrication process.
• Used hand tools such as grinders or drills in preparation of materials before they are welded together.
• Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
• Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
• Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
• Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
• Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
• Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

• Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
• Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Maintained equipment in good working order.
• Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
• Supported a positive work environment by maintaining professional conduct, demonstrating respect for colleagues, and actively engaging in ongoing learning opportunities.
• Upheld company standards through compliance with industry regulations, codes, and guidelines during all activities.
• Enhanced weld quality by assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for welding projects.
• Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.