Rick Estrada
Ventura,CA
Summary
Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Unvarnished Inc
Malibu, CA
07.2016 - Current
- Fabricate and weld using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut contoured, beveled metal, and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Installation of custom gates, staircases, and steel doors.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
Welder
GCI Ironworks
Oxnard, CA
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
Fabrication/Welder
Chapala Iron & Manufacturing
Ventura, CA
10.2011 - 01.2014
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
Education
Certification - Welding
Pacific Coast Tradeschool
Oxnard, CA03-2009
High School Diploma -
Channel Island High School
Oxnard, CA06-2001
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Weld repair techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Vertical welding
- Parts cutting
- Metal cutting techniques
- Power tool safety
- Oxy-acetylene welding
Certification
- AWS Certification Completion 2016
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Unvarnished Inc
07.2016 - Current
Welder
GCI Ironworks
01.2014 - 07.2016
Fabrication/Welder
Chapala Iron & Manufacturing
10.2011 - 01.2014
Certification - Welding
Pacific Coast Tradeschool
High School Diploma -
Channel Island High School
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