Samantha Contreras
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Skilled Welder specializing in welding techniques, metal fabrication, and quality inspection. Ensures safety compliance and collaborates effectively to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Adapts swiftly to challenges while leveraging strong problem-solving skills and building positive relationships with clients and team members.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Saber Industries
Alvarado, Texas
03.2025 - 08.2026
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components efficiently.
- Configured welding equipment for specific projects. and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate weld specifications.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Ensured proper handling of materials to prevent contamination or damage.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and productivity.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Front Desk Receptionist
Alvarado Veterinary Clinic
Alvarado, Tx
12.2019 - 01.2025
- Greeted clients and their pets warmly upon arrival.
- Managed incoming calls, delivering accurate information about clinic services to enhance client satisfaction.
- Managed appointment scheduling and confirmed visits for veterinary services.
- Responded to inquiries and room requests made online, by phone, and via email.
- Processed payments while ensuring accurate financial records to support efficient clinic operations.
- Coordinated patient records and ensured confidentiality of client information.
- Assisted veterinary staff with preparations for examinations and treatments.
- Educated clients on pet care products and services available at the clinic.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ordered replenishments, and ensured timely delivery for uninterrupted service.
Education
Associate in Welding - Welding
Hill College
Cleburne, TX01-2025
High School Diploma -
Everman High School
Everman, Tx05-2018
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment setup
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Welding documentation
- Cost estimation
- Material costing
- Technical communication
- Technical support
- Project planning
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Tool maintenance
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Client interaction
- Client relations
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Special Arc Welding
- Semi-Automatic Welding
- Basic Arc Welding
- Plate Welding
- Production Welding
Timeline
Welder
Saber Industries
03.2025 - 08.2026
Front Desk Receptionist
Alvarado Veterinary Clinic
12.2019 - 01.2025
Associate in Welding - Welding
Hill College
High School Diploma -
Everman High School