Roberto Barcenas
Trenton,TN
Summary
Adept at MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, I enhanced HMIS's metal fabrication efficiency through precise techniques and mentorship, showcasing critical thinking and attention to detail. Achieved significant cost savings by salvaging parts, consistently exceeding quality standards without compromising safety.
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
HMIS
02.2019 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
- Streamlined workshop operations, organizing tools and equipment for easy access and efficient workflow.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
- Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
- Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Welder
Mid South Industrial Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Education
Welder - Welding
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
McKenzie, TN04-2018
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Critical thinking
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Flat welding
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Cutting techniques
- Wire feed machines
- Pipe fitting
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Rigging techniques
- Fire prevention
- Overhead welding
- Power tools
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welder
HMIS
02.2019 - Current
Welder
Mid South Industrial Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
Welder - Welding
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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