Salvador Castellanos
Williston,ND
Summary
Experienced Welder and Automotive Mechanic with expertise in Stick, Flux-Cored, and MIG welding. Proficient in AWS Certifications and skilled in inventory management as a Forklift Driver. A detail-oriented team player with a proven track record of fabricating suspension modifications, and installing high beams for concerts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rathole welder/Driller /Class A CDL Driver
Noble Casing Inc
Williston, North Dakota
12.2024 - Current
- welding in 6g position 14in -26in pipe thickness 1/4 - 2 inch steel
- repairing cracks on spiradrill frame/hydraulic winch
- heavy equipment operator like loaders / skid steer / excavator
- repair drilling bits / pockets / teeth
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Operated heavy trucks for local and long-distance transportation of goods.
- Operated heavy haul trucks to transport oversized loads across various terrains. via permit
- Operated casing equipment for efficient installation in oil and gas operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on rigs or platforms.
- Monitored drilling parameters such as weight on bit, rotary speed.
- repair / redesign drill bits . hogger / pancakes
FORK LIFT DRIVER
IPS Corporation
Compton, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Scan and organize inventory
- Picking shipped packages
- Load and unload packages
CONCERT WORKER
Millennium One
Detroit, Michigan
08.2020 - Current
- House footings/ casings / basement walls
- Welded high beams and columns
- Installing Irrigation drains
- Set up concert venues by arranging seating and equipment layouts.
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
south Central construction
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Supervising subcontractors
- Property management
- Heavy machinery operator
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
HOT SHOT DRIVER /CDL Class A Driver
south Central
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding changes in schedule or cargo information.
- Proficiently operated flatbeds, box trucks, vans, and other delivery vehicles on time-sensitive routes.
- Performed preventative maintenance duties such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes.
- Developed strong organizational skills for timely delivery of freight and cargo.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls when needed, providing assistance as required under hazardous conditions.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards.
WELDER/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Jeep Thrillz
Compton, CA
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Welded aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron
- Tube notching and tube bending
- Fabricated engine mounts and suspension modifications
- Airbrake maintenance and repair
- Plasma cutting / oxyacetylene torch cutting
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate and assemble vehicle components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding execution.
- Trained junior welders on proper techniques and safety measures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Education
DIPLOMA IN CDL CLASS A DRIVER LICENSE -
masters trucking academy
Gardena, CA12-2020
A.W.S CERTIFIED WELDER -
ReIgnite Hope Welding Training Facility
Gardena, CAHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED -
Carson High School
Skills
- Stick - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- MIG - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Class A CDL license
- Equipment operation
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Heavy equipment operation
- Welded aluminum
- Welded stainless steel
- Welded mild steel
- Welded cast iron
- Tube notching
- Tube bending
- Fabricated engine mounts
- Suspension modifications
- Airbrake maintenance
- Airbrake repair
- Plasma cutting
- Oxyacetylene torch cutting
- Pipe welding
- Heavy machinery operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- AWS certified
- Plasma arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Steel fabrication
- Parts fabrication
Certification
- CDL
- Welding
Languages
Spanish, Conversational
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Rathole welder/Driller /Class A CDL Driver
Noble Casing Inc
12.2024 - Current
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
south Central construction
02.2021 - 12.2024
HOT SHOT DRIVER /CDL Class A Driver
south Central
02.2021 - 12.2024
FORK LIFT DRIVER
IPS Corporation
01.2021 - Current
CONCERT WORKER
Millennium One
08.2020 - Current
WELDER/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Jeep Thrillz
08.2017 - 03.2022
DIPLOMA IN CDL CLASS A DRIVER LICENSE -
masters trucking academy
A.W.S CERTIFIED WELDER -
ReIgnite Hope Welding Training Facility
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED -
Carson High School