Riley Into
Sub-Contracting
Long Beach,CA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Professional metalworker with strong expertise in welding techniques and safety protocols. Known for exceptional precision, collaboration, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in MIG, TIG, and arc welding, with focus on quality and efficiency. Reliable team member who consistently meets production goals and adapts to changing project demands.
Work History
Welder and Fabricator
1 Year 10 Months- Created custom metal work using MIG and TIG welding techniques, delivering functional and artistic pieces aligned with client specifications. Interpreted sketches, design concepts, and technical drawings to fabricate unique metal projects meeting specific requirements. I cut, form, weld, and finish carbon steel and other metals with close attention to detail. Manage projects independently from raw material preparation through final fabrication, ensuring clean welds, structural integrity, and high-quality finishes.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Organized unloading and storage of incoming supplies to ensure efficient inventory management. Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse. Processed orders and retrieved items from warehouse shelves with high attention to detail and accuracy. Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code. Responded promptly to spills or debris, maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment. Performed order fulfillment duties including locating, pulling, and preparing items for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move and organize inventory within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with operational standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, improving turnaround times.
TIG Welder
2 Years 5 Months- Executed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components, ensuring high accuracy and precision. Prepared components by cleaning them to enhance welding quality. to be welded using power tools and chemical solvents. Partnered with engineering teams to enhance welding procedures and techniques, contributing to improved overall quality. Used specialized machinery like CNC cutters and plasma cutters for pre-weld preparation of parts. Configured jigs and fixtures to optimize production runs, increasing operational efficiency. Evaluated blueprints to determine optimal locations for TIG welds on various components. Monitored welding processes to ensure quality standards were met. Maintained and organized all welding equipment including torches, wire feeders. Repaired defective welds or performed rework. Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate. Tested finished products using advanced non-destructive testing methods such as X-ray inspection. Modified structural steel components to ensure compliance with installation requirements. structural steel components in installations. Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Executed precise TIG welding on various metals to meet production standards.
- Maintained high safety and quality standards in all welding processes.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot welding issues effectively.
Host
5 Months- Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables. Organized dining room layout to enhance staff workflow and customer experience. Processed payments from customers using a POS system. Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the restaurant. Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions. Handled incoming calls from customers during busy shifts. during busy shifts. Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus. Assisted other departments by bussing tables and delivering food orders. Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs. Communicated wait times to customers and effectively managed waiting list. Recorded reservations from customers over phone and in person. over phone and in person. Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs. Coordinated food and beverage distribution to support service staff during peak times. Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Welcomed and seated guests, ensuring a friendly and efficient dining experience.
- Managed reservation systems to optimize table turnover and guest flow.
- Coordinated with kitchen and service staff to fulfill customer requests promptly.
Education
Combination Pipe Welding - AWS D1.1
GED
Skills
MIG welding
TIG welding
Flux-cored arc welding
Stick welding
Pipe welding
Structural welding
Gas metal arc welding
Blueprint reading
Fabrication
Layout and fitting
GMAW techniques
Crane operation
Forklift operations
Welding safety procedures
Certification
Welding Certification
Timeline
Welder and Fabricator
Sub-Contracting
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Upper Lakes Foods
08.2023 - 09.2024Read More
TIG Welder
Uni-Form Components
02.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Host
Perkins
12.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Cloquet Senior High School
GED
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Elite Welding Academy
Combination Pipe Welding from AWS D1.1
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