Ricardo Hernandez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seeking an interesting position with a growing company, where I can utilize my knowledge and experience for benefit of the company!
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Tag Manufacturing Inc
Chattanooga, TN
09.2022 - Current
- SUCCESSFULLY FABRICATED AND WELDED OUT BUCKETS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRACTORS USING MIG WELDING APPLICATIONS
- RESPONDED TO PRIORITY ORDER CUSTOMER REQUESTS USING WORK ORDERS AS BLUEPRINTS
- COLLABORATED WITH SHIFT SUPERVISORS TO DETERMINE RESULATIONS TO PROBLEMATIC ORDERS
- ATTENDED WEEKLY SAFETY MEETINGS
- PROVIDED MANAGEMENT WITH UPDATES ON DAILY/WEEKLY GOALS
- EXCEEDED DAILY/WEEKLY GOALS OF REQUIRED PRODUCTION
- PROVIDED TRAINING TO NEW EMPLOYEES AND HELP GUIDE THEM UNTIL THEY WERE SELF SUFFICIENT
Stainless Tig Welder
Davron Technologies
Hixson, TN
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during the welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, resulting in increased productivity and timely project completion.
- Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
- Resolved any identified defects or inconsistencies promptly during the welding process to minimize rework time spent on corrections later on in production stages.
Lead Welder
Gottstein Corporation
Bakersfield, CA
01.2010 - 07.2022
- WAS IN CHARGE OF 8-16 WELDERS ON ANY GIVEN PROJECT
- SUPERVISED PROJECTS THAT INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO FABRICATION OF FOOD GRADE/SANITARY EQUIPMENT
- PERFORMED COMPLETE DEMO/RECONSTRUCTION OF FOOD GRADE STAINLESS STEEL & CARBON STEEL PIPING SYSTEMS
- ADHERED TO SPECIFIC STRUCTURAL CODE WELDING APPLICATIONS IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT
- COMPLETE INSTALLATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
- COMPLETED PARTS AND MATERIALS ORDERS THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF PROJECTS
- KEPT DETAILED AND ACCURATE RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE HOURS, CONSUMABLES, MATERIALS, AND PARTS DURING LIFE OF ENTIRE PROJECTS
- COLLABORATED WITH UPPER MANAGEMENT ON OBSTACLES OR DILEMMAS AND THE RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THEM
- UTILIZED MIG,TIG,STICK WELDING PROCESSES TO COMPLETE PROJECTS IN A TIMELY FASHION
- PERFORMED MINOR MAINTENANCE ON INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HYDRAULIC PUMPS, SOLENOIDS, FREEZER/REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS, MOTORS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Welder/Fabricator
Paramount Farms
Lost Hills, CA
08.2006 - 01.2010
- FABRICATION OF STAINLESS STEEL/ALUMINUM FOOD PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
- INTERPRETED BLUEPRINTS AND PERFORMED NECESSARY WELDING APPLICATIONS
- UTILIZED INDUSTRIAL BRAKE PRESS, SHEAR, CNC PLASMA TABLE, COLD SAW TO COMPLETE REQUIRED TASKS
- TRAINED EMPLOYEES ON NECESSARY WELDING TECHNIQUES IN ORDER TO MEET COMPANY PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
MECHANIC
HERNANDEZ AUTO CENTER
Visalia, CA
06.2004 - 05.2007
- REPAIRED CUSTOMER VEHICLES AND PERFORMED ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AS PER CUSTOMER REQUESTS
- UTILIZED BASIC AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMED NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS
- ORDERED PARTS REQUIRED FOR REPAIRS
- MET WITH CUSTOMERS AND DISCUSSED EXTENT OF REPAIRS REQUESTED
- DID UPSELLING OF ADDITIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix Columbus
ColumbusAssociate of Science - Business Management
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA01.2011
Skills
- Materials preparation
- Structural welding
- Blueprints and schematics
- Team Leadership
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Fabrication
- Extremely organized
- Self-motivated
- Pipe fitting
- Tool repair and maintenance
- All welding applications
- Reliable
- CERTIFIED 4G TIG welder
Certification
•4G TIG STAINLESS PIPE
•AWS CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Tag Manufacturing Inc
09.2022 - Current
Stainless Tig Welder
Davron Technologies
08.2022 - 07.2025
Lead Welder
Gottstein Corporation
01.2010 - 07.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Paramount Farms
08.2006 - 01.2010
MECHANIC
HERNANDEZ AUTO CENTER
06.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix Columbus
Associate of Science - Business Management
College of the Sequoias