Vicente Chan
2304 Silverthrone Dr,TX
Summary
Accomplished welder with 30+ years of experience. Seeking a challenging welding position where I can leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization. Skilled in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, with a background in structural welding, seeking a challenging position in metal fabrication and assembly and employee training and certification.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer Technician
Aeroweld Technologies
Dallas, TX
01.2001 - Current
- Currently working on assembling and manufacturing antennas for military use.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment calibration, inspection results, and completed repairs for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Enhanced product quality with thorough testing procedures and detailed documentation.
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Coordinated with vendors to source high-quality components at competitive prices while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing preventive measures.
- Designed metal parts and control processes by providing assistance with soldering and welding procedures.
- Controlled shaping of metals through casting, rolling and forging procedures.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing advanced welding techniques and processes.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex welding issues, resolving challenges promptly to minimize delays in production schedules.
- Documented and certified material quality of each batch of raw material used in manufacturing by testing batch samples through tensile, compression and shear tests.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in welding processes and implement solutions accordingly.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate equipment based on project requirements, optimizing both cost-effectiveness and performance outcomes.
- Expert in working with different materials with Steel Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Aluminum Alloys, Copper Alloys, and Stainless Steel.
Welding Engineer
Chromalloy
Dallas, TX
01.1994 - 12.2001
- Optimized work environment by maintaining strict safety standards and enforcing the use of proper protective gear at all times.
- Earned recognition for exceptional performance by consistently meeting or exceeding production targets throughout tenure as Welding Engineer.
- Spearheaded efforts to obtain and maintain industry certifications, demonstrating commitment to excellence in welding engineering practices.
- Led a team of welding engineers in the development and implementation for new repair development and process improvement in Mexico, ensuring compliance. Reduced welding defects by 10% through process optimization and improved quality control measures.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and certified over +100 welders in the US and Mexico.
- Administered welding certificate test.
- Component experience include but not limited too, Compressor blades, vane airfoils, stators and shrouds. Materials include aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, nickel based allow and stainless steel.
Welding Department Supervisor
Airfoil Management Company
Compton, CA
01.1992 - 03.1994
- Trained and certified new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Managed team of 12 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Provided engineering support for new repair development process improvement.
- Competent experience include compressor blades and Vanes.
- Expert on Material that include, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys and stainless steel.
Education
No Degree - Certified Welder Combination Gas-Arc-TIG-MIG
Southern California Regional Occupation Center
Torrance, CASkills
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Resistance welding
- Inspection techniques
- Proficient in GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), Oxy-acetylene and ARC Welding
- Materials Experience with Steel Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Inconel, Waspoloy, Hastelloy Wand Rene 41
- Bilingual- English and Spanish
Accomplishments
Part of the American Welding society since 1995
Certification
- FAA Repairman Certificate
- Aircraft Welding Certificate
- Supervisory Awareness Certifcate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Engineer Technician
Aeroweld Technologies
01.2001 - Current
Welding Engineer
Chromalloy
01.1994 - 12.2001
Welding Department Supervisor
Airfoil Management Company
01.1992 - 03.1994
No Degree - Certified Welder Combination Gas-Arc-TIG-MIG
Southern California Regional Occupation Center