Rogelio Rangel
Summary
Competent in maintaining equipment and tools, as well as preparing surfaces, finishing products and repairing defects. Safety-oriented and hardworking professional with mathematics skills and advanced abilities in MIG welding.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Turbyfill Machine Shop
07.2023 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Welder
Red Dot
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Welded in flat and horizontal positions
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Trained welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Programmed, operated and performed maintenance on AGT robot
Welder
Eagle Railcar
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc, grinder and torch to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- 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.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
Production Manager
Palestine Concrete And Tile
01.1995 - 11.2014
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Prepared and maintained production reports
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
Education
Certificate of Block Master Maker - Block Master Maker
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI02.2007
High School Diploma -
PISD
Palestine, Tx05.1994
Skills
- Surface Material Preparation
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Fabrication Experience
- Specification Interpretation
- MIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Safe Work Practices
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welder
Turbyfill Machine Shop
07.2023 - Current
Welder
Red Dot
01.2022 - 06.2023
Welder
Eagle Railcar
04.2015 - 07.2019
Production Manager
Palestine Concrete And Tile
01.1995 - 11.2014
Certificate of Block Master Maker - Block Master Maker
Alpena Community College
High School Diploma -
PISD