Tanika J. Velez
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Skilled Structural Welder with expertise in FCAW, SMAW, and MIG welding. Fabricates and installs complex structural components while adhering to safety standards. Committed to delivering high-quality results on time, ensuring project success through precise execution of welds. Comfortable operating a boomlift, scissor lift and sit down forklift. Comfortable with common power tools such a impact drill, various pneumatic tools, mag drill etc. Comfortable with oxy torch and plasma cutter.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Kodiak Staffing LLC
Sterling, Virginia
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Fabricated structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Conducted visual inspections to ensure weld quality and compliance.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- D1.1 AWS 3G/4G SMAW certification
Structural Welder
NexGen
Jacksonville, FL
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, and girders, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with design specifications.
- Fabricated structural components by interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts using FCAW, SMAW, and MIG processes, ensuring strong, reliable welds.
- Executed welds on joints across various positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
- Set up and operated welding equipment, completing projects on schedule and ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Inspected welds and materials for compliance with safety standards and specifications, enhancing overall project quality and safety.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards while working in high-risk environments.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and material needs.
- D1.1 AWS 3G/4G SMAW certification
- D1.1 AWS 3G/4G FCAW certification
Structural Welder 1
JGM
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Welded joints in various positions, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Troubleshot welding issues during production processes to ensure quality output.
- Acquired new welding techniques to improve adaptability and skill set.
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- D1.1 AWS 3G and 4G certified in FCAW
Education
Welding Certificate Of Completion - Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Exton, PA 04.2022 - 01.2023
Skills
- Certified FCAW welding in flat, horizontal, overhead and vertical positions
- Certified MIG welding in flat, horizontal, overhead and vertical positions
- Certified SMAW welding in flat, horizontal, overhead and vertical positions
- Welding inspection
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-Acetylene Torch cutting
- Air carbon arc gouging
Timeline
Structural Welder
Kodiak Staffing LLC
03.2026 - 08.2026
Structural Welder
NexGen
11.2025 - 03.2026
Structural Welder 1
JGM
02.2023 - 10.2024
Welding Certificate Of Completion - Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute
04.2022 - 01.2023