Sarah Chaparro
Amarillo
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong foundation in welding, specializing in SMAW, FCAW, and MIG processes, complemented by foundational experience in TIG. Demonstrated expertise in operating machinery and delivering high-quality welds while prioritizing safety and fostering team collaboration. Bilingual with a commitment to continuous learning and a passion for exceeding customer expectations. Eager to embrace new challenges and contribute effectively to team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Electric Meter Technician
TruCheck
Amarillo, TX
11.2025 - 02.2026
- As a Electric Meter Technician responsibilities included; creating a proper driving route based on work orders, maintaining a proper inventory, inspecting meter boxes before and after install, ensuring meter is safe to change through volt checks, reporting any damages found.
- Communicating with customers in order to ensure a quick successful install. Arriving on time to scheduled appointments.
- Ensured paper work and computer information was properly updated per meter exchange.
- Maintained a clean and efficient work vehicle.
Welder
Intermountain Lift Inc
Springville, UT
06.2024 - 05.2025
- As a FCAW and MIG Welder responsibilities included; prepare metal for welding, weld various weld sizes based on blueprints, weld in various positions, fixed or rolled. Clean welds and make sure they meet quality standards, maintain machine and area.
- Use oxy cutting torch, plasma, and arc gouging for repairs or replacement parts.
Welder
RIG JR Welding & Construction LLC
Snyder, Texas
05.2023 - 05.2024
- As a combo hand welder a summary of responsibilities are; welding different materials and structures using various welding procedures such as MIG, SMAW, and TIG. As well as with an aluminum spool gun.
- As well as in the field welding for various oilfield companies.
- Other responsibilities included were; operating a skid loader for dirt work, loading/unloading material. Also hauling equipment using a pickup and trailer to various locations.
Welding Instructor
Western Texas College
Snyder, Texas
01.2023 - 08.2023
- As the Assistant Welding Instructor common responsibilities included; helping students, ensuring shop safety, grading and reviewing welds with students, grading assignments, assisting the main instructor, and participating in college events.
Maintenance Worker
Western Texas College
Snyder, Texas
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsibilities included; aiding in plumbing work, HVAC, electrical work, operating a bill jac, operating a forklift, preparing for college and community events, cleaning after events.
Ranch-hand
Pooles Cattle
Clayton, New Mexico
01.2018 - 01.2020
- This job had many requirements revolving around everyday ranch-work. These concluded moving cattle and gathering cattle, branding and shipping, driving a truck and trailer, backing up a trailer, fixing fence, poisoning prairie dog holes, and training horses.
Retail worker
Ropes Western and Casual Wear
Clayton, New Mexico
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Required to steam and fold clothes, do inventory for new packages, help customers, run the register, open and close the store, and clean.
Education
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Welding
Western Texas Community College
Snyder, Texas05.2023
High School Degree - undefined
Clayton High School
Clayton01.2020
Skills
- Experienced welding SMAW, MIG, FCAW, and some TIG
- Experienced welding carbon steel, some stainless steel and aluminum
- Confident in driving with trailers
- Quick learner and very eager to do well in any task
- Experienced using a oxy cutting torch, plasma cutter, and some arc gouging
- Experienced in operating machinery such as skid loaders and forklifts
- Excellent customer service and a willing team member
- Experience with computer work and paperwork
- Bilingual
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Electric Meter Technician
TruCheck
11.2025 - 02.2026
Welder
Intermountain Lift Inc
06.2024 - 05.2025
Welder
RIG JR Welding & Construction LLC
05.2023 - 05.2024
Welding Instructor
Western Texas College
01.2023 - 08.2023
Maintenance Worker
Western Texas College
05.2022 - 08.2022
Ranch-hand
Pooles Cattle
01.2018 - 01.2020
Retail worker
Ropes Western and Casual Wear
01.2015 - 01.2020
High School Degree - undefined
Clayton High School
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Welding
Western Texas Community College