Ruben Quintanilla Jr
Pharr,Tx
Summary
Skilled fabrication professional with strong expertise in welding, interpreting blueprints, and metalworking. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time while maintaining safety standards. Effective team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with proficiency in using various metal fabrication tools and machinery.
Diligent with solid background in fabrication welding. Proven track record in producing high-quality welds and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
SUMMIT ELECTRIC USA INC.
177 B WOODFIELD DR. MACON, GA 31210
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure precise assembly specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain industry standards and compliance.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
BOILMAKER
FLUOR
FRANKLIN,TX
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Fabricated and assembled boiler components using advanced welding techniques.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop efficient processes for boiler assembly and repair.
- Trained junior boilermakers in proper installation methods and safety protocols.
- Established maintenance schedules for critical equipment to enhance operational reliability.
- Reviewed blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate project execution and adherence to specifications.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
Ironworker
Linco Llc
Thomasville, Alabama
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Operated rigging and hoisting equipment during heavy lifting tasks.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols on job sites.
- Trained new ironworkers on safe practices and operational procedures.
- Conducted inspections of finished work to maintain quality standards.
- Improved workflow processes by identifying and addressing potential hazards.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
Structural Welder
BETCHEL
Brownsville, TX
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Utilized MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure high-quality welds on various materials.
Combo Pipe Welder
Ready Flow Systems
Corpus christi, Texas
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Fabricated and welded piping systems using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of piping structures.
- Conducted quality inspections to identify defects and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- 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.
Education
High School diploma -
PSJA SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Pharr, Tx05.2018
Associates - undefined
South Texas College
Pharr, Tx12.2019
Skills
- Technical blueprint interpretation
- Component fabrication
- Material analysis proficiency
- Skilled in arc welding techniques
- Grinding and buffing
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Tig welder
- Mig welder
- Flux welder
- Stick welder
- Torch cutter
- Structural fitter
- Component fabrication
- Ironworker
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
SUMMIT ELECTRIC USA INC.
08.2022 - 04.2025
BOILMAKER
FLUOR
03.2022 - 05.2022
Ironworker
Linco Llc
07.2021 - 02.2022
Structural Welder
BETCHEL
01.2020 - 02.2021
Combo Pipe Welder
Ready Flow Systems
03.2018 - 11.2019
Associates - undefined
South Texas College
High School diploma -
PSJA SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL