Hardworking and detail-oriented welder with experience in Structural welding. Skilled in STICK, MIG FLUX-CORE and PULSED MIG welding on various metals. Committed to safety, quality craftsmanship, and meeting tight deadlines in demanding construction and repair settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Welder
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current
Performed preventive maintenance inspections on equipment and structures.
Welded aviation fixtures such as jigs, structural frames and rotator jigs.
Operated various equipment such as, saws, grinders, and cutting disks that follow safety guidelines.
Conducted corrective and preventive maintenance on assembly line machinery and facility systems.
Performed structural and equipment weld repairs supporting defense manufacturing operations.
Structural Welder
WWIS Waste Water Industrial Solution
11.2023 - 03.2024
Welded structural steel components using Stick, MIG, Flux Core and TIG processes in compliance with AWS standards.
Interpreted blueprints, and fabrication drawings to ensure accurate layouts.
Worked in various positions 1g flat, 2g horizontal, 3g vertical, 4g overhead for field and shop welding projects.
Prepared metal surfaces by grinding, cleaning, and beveling edges to achieve proper weld penetration and finish.
Performed repair welding on cracked or damaged structural parts on clarifiers and restoring integrity to steel frameworks and beams.
Weld, fabricate, and repair wastewater tanks, and pump components using Stick, MIG, and Flux Core welding techniques.
Operate cutting torches, grinders, plasma cutters, and pipe beveling tools for metal prep and repair.
MIG, Stick, Flux Welder
Kubota Manufacturing
09.2022 - 11.2023
Perform MIG and Stick welding on Kubota equipment components using standardized tooling and Miller welders.
Work environment is fast-paced and repetitive, common in high-volume manufacturing—resembling robotic efficiency.
Worked with complex jigs and fixtures to assemble and fabricate products.
Spot welded and operated an overhead crane to help transport finished products on the conveyor belts.
Achieve production targets while maintaining weld quality and layout consistency.
Manufactured Tractors, Utility vehicles, Turf equipment and Construction machinery.
Used grinders, plasma cutters, and oxy-fuel torches for metal preparation and cutting.
Structural Welder
Gulf Marine Shipyard Port Ybor
08.2021 - 09.2022
Performed Mig, Stick, and Flux welding on ship hulls, decks, and structural frames.
Assembled and welded components according to Navy/Coast Guard specifications.
Worked on vessel repairs including bulkhead, keel, and deck sections.
Conducted welding inspections for porosity, cracks, and structural integrity.
Operated grinders, torches, and other fabrication tools in tight or vertical spaces.
Adhered to strict safety procedures including lockout/tagout and confined space entry.
Welder Fabricator/Installer
Awnings Above
06.2020 - 08.2021
Fabricate and welded aluminum awnings, canopies, and handrails using TIG and MIG welding processes.
Welded and fabricated aluminum awning frames and custom structural components using Spool Gun processes.
Followed engineering drawings, sketches, blueprints to ensure exact specifications of output.
Assemble awning frames, braces, and supports with accurate alignment using jigs and fixtures.
Installed completed aluminum awnings, canopies, and handrails on residential and commercial sites.
Measure, cut, and prep aluminum tubing, sheet metal, and extrusion components using saws, shears, and shop tools.
Production Welder
Yamaha Motors Manufacture
07.2019 - 06.2020
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently under production schedules.
Tend robotic welding stations and robot fixtures as assigned.
Load and unload parts to and from fixtures/stations.
Conduct routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
Inspect finished welds to verify quality and conformance with standards; grind or clean welds as needed.
Table Welder
Tie Down
01.2018 - 07.2019
Perform routine maintenance on fabrication and welding equipment.
Skilled with hand and power tools, tape measure, grinders and calipers.
Cut, form, bend, and weld structural steel, aluminum or wire rope components for tie-down hardware.
Fabricate and assemble tie-down and rigging components such as wire rope slings, chain assemblies, dock cleats, anchors, and related hardware for trailers, docks, marine, and industrial applications.