Ricardo Rios
La Grange
Summary
Focused Welder with 10 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and power tools with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Always willing to improve his skills and knowledge. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in multiple situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
RPK Sales Inc.
02.2021 - Current
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Deliver high quality service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Inspect pieces for defects, measured, and checked with templates for correct specifications.
- Increased production of work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Address potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems or stop production.
- Maintained clean working environment by weekly organizing tools and equipment.
- Delivered services to customer within specific timeframes.
- Provided advice/support in fabricating custom jigs to save time and reduce unnecessary labor.
Welder
Enterprise Recycling / Wrench-A-Part
05.2016 - 02.2021
- Knowledge in structural welding.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to fabricate more efficient production.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate assembly of parts during process.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Willing to travel to other locations within company: Austin, Holland, Belton, San Antonio, Lubbock.
Welder Helper / Crew Forman
Dayton Lease & Pipeline Services
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to complete finished project to design specifications.
- Maintained equipment functionality by conducting routine inspections and performing minor repairs when necessary.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Strong production under pressure to meet tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and utilizing time.
- Maintained and organized fellow crew with daily and weekly goals.
- Willing to travel for projects: West/South/East Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Grange High School
La Grange, TX05.2013
Skills
- Mig, Stick Welding
- Torch/plasma Installation
- Heavy machinery Operation
- Surface/Joint Material Preparation
- Fire prevention/safety
- Special Alloys including; Aluminum, Forged metal, Cast Iron
- Cutting metal materials with Torch or power tools
- Precision measuring
- Power Tool Operation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Structural welding
- Bilingual in Spanish: Reading, Speaking, Writing
Certification
- Certified Heavy Machinery Operator, Dayton Lease and Pipeline Services - 2014-2016
- Certified Safety Man , Dayton Lease and Pipeline Services - 2015-2016
- Certified Forklift Operator, Wrench-a-part - 2016-2021
- OSHA Certified , Dayton Lease and Pipeline Services - 2013-2016
Timeline
Welder
RPK Sales Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Welder
Enterprise Recycling / Wrench-A-Part
05.2016 - 02.2021
Welder Helper / Crew Forman
Dayton Lease & Pipeline Services
10.2013 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
La Grange High School
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