Samuel Garcia
Canton,MI
Summary
NCCER certified welder with over a decade of experience in metalworking and welding, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and precision. Known for reliability and strong time management skills, excelling in both independent and team environments. Proven ability to adapt to new concepts and responsibilities while maintaining high-quality work standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Ideal Fabricators
Livonia, MI
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Welder
Whirlwind Steel
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Welder
Henderson Fabrication
Bay City, TX
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Welding Vocational Completer -
Gary Job Corp. Center
San Marcos, TX11-2016
Skills
- Structural welding
- Effective Slag Removal Techniques
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Expertise in Rewelding
- Health and safety
- Pipe welding
- Arc welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
Certification
- NCCER Welding Core Curriculum Certification
Timeline
Welder
Ideal Fabricators
05.2023 - 01.2025
Welder
Whirlwind Steel
10.2020 - 03.2022
Welder
Henderson Fabrication
01.2017 - 09.2020
Welding Vocational Completer -
Gary Job Corp. Center