Sonny Hernandez
Warwick,RI
Summary
Experienced structural welder with 6 years of hands-on experience. Proficient in driving forklifts and torch cutting. Skilled in Flux Core MiG welding in various positions (1g, 2g, 3g, 4g) as well as pulse MiG and pulse spray techniques. Consistently delivers first-time quality work. Possesses strong interpersonal skills. Open to relocation opportunities nationwide.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown, RI
11.2022 - Current
- Structural Welder for Electric Boat
- Quals in Pulse mig 1G, 2g, 3g, 4g, in Pulse Spray mig 1g, and Torch Cutting.
- Keep the boats clean after every job, safety is #1.
- Understanding all procedures correctly
- Preheating metal/ installing strip heaters depending on material type and thickness. Swiping temperature sticks is a must.
- Good with confined spaces, and good with heat.
- First time quality is how I like to do my jobs
Diesel Technician Apprentice
Action Lift Inc.
Leander, TX
02.2022 - 08.2022
- I did Preventive Maintenance on all semi trucks, checked for any damage to parts, made sure it was running okay after everything is fixed.
- I did mostly all welding on forklifts, semi trucks, modifications on trailers.
- I was the lead fabricator/welder in shop for all metal work.
Welder/Fabricator
Valor plastics
Burnet, TX
03.2021 - 12.2021
- We would use tig to fabricate aluminum molds for the buyer/company. Use mig to fix the machines that would spin the molds occasionally/ when needed. Drill holes in the cast aluminum molds for the outside frame. Use the band saw to cut specific pieces of aluminum/steel for the molds. Use mig to make stands for the plastic molds. Make sure to have a clean/organized work place at the end of the day.
Welder/Fabricator
Gibraltar
Marble Falls, TX
02.2019 - 02.2021
- We made Ballards for all Las Vegas, starting with the fram for underground. Then weld the Ballard to the frame.
- Also did underground gates for military contractors.
- We also Built the Mexico boarder wall
- Mainly used Flux core and Pulse MiG
- Quals for 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G
- Maintain a clean work place when not busy.
- Make sure machines and equipment is ready for the day.
- Make sure welds meet criteria and passed by the Quality Control.
Welder
Classic boat docks
Briarcliff, TX
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Was a helper building boat docks, would have to tack all the pieces in for the welder.
- Preheat material, prefab in shop before sending out to water.
- Torch cut excess material for proper fit.
Welder
Jag Marine Industrial Services
Ohio/Seattle
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Welded on cargo ships
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
Trade School in Welding Program Certification - undefined
New England Tech
01.2023
None -
Marble Falls High School
Marble Falls, TX03.2016
Skills
- Fabrication (6 years)
- Welder Fabricator (6 years)
- Welding (6 years)
- MIG welding (6 years)
- FCAW (3 years)
- Forklift (3 years)
- MIG (6 years)
Timeline
Structural Welder
General Dynamics Electric Boat
11.2022 - Current
Diesel Technician Apprentice
Action Lift Inc.
02.2022 - 08.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Valor plastics
03.2021 - 12.2021
Welder
Classic boat docks
04.2019 - 02.2020
Welder/Fabricator
Gibraltar
02.2019 - 02.2021
Welder
Jag Marine Industrial Services
07.2016 - 07.2019
Trade School in Welding Program Certification - undefined
New England Tech
None -
Marble Falls High School