Vicente Espinoza
Moncks Corner,United States
Summary
Heavy steel fabrication, ship building industry, new construction and ship repair professional with 16 years of valuable experience and employment history in the welding industry. Dynamic leader with a record of success and proven ability to achieve and surpass optimum goals while driving company objectives in compliance with company standards, procedures and regulations. Recognized for my ability to safely complete welding projects with efficiency and up to high quality standards. Proven leadership, great work ethic and problem solving skills. Well versed on Navy Submarine decks and heavy steel fabrication. I am confident in my abilities and skills to make a positive impact as part of your organization and I look forward to speaking with you further regarding this opportunity. Thank you for your time.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Operations Supervisor
W-INTERNATIONAL
Goose Creek, United States
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for 30+ Welders and 3 weld supervisors.
- Handled all aspects of the builds from fitting to welding.
- Enforced procedure compliance.
- Record keeping of daily and weekly production goals.
- Handled all disciplinary actions within my team.
- Prevented payroll errors through daily timesheet and payroll processing corrections.
- Strategic planning & Safety enforcement.
- Coach and train new welders and fitters.
- Leadership and team collaboration.
- Mentored subordinate supervisors to improve productivity and close knowledge gaps.
- Increased employee performance with motivational strategies, hands on coaching and fair discipline.
- Protected workers by verifying safe working practices and documenting accidents.
- Fulfilled production schedules by adjusting workforce size, team operations and project deliverables.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
Welding Lead
Metal Trades Inc.
Megget Island, SC
03.2018 - 07.2019
- While I was there I ran a project of floating bridge modules. Cutting out all rusted out material and replacing with new.
- Helped workers complete tasks with hands-on assistance.
- onboarded and trained workers.
- Maintained code compliance and high quality standards.
- Resolved worker conflicts and disputes.
- Move material and heavy equipment with overhead cranes, fork lifts and LUL.
- Problem solving.
- Assigned workers tasks and schedules for specific jobs based on individual strenghts.
- Set daily production goals for my team.
Welding Supervisor
Detyens Shipyard Inc.
North Charleston, SC
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Responsible for 30+ welders and shipfitters on various projects at a time on different ships.
- Set up ABS check points and marine chemist inspections for hot work permits.
- Prevented accidents with consistent safety leadership, removing hazards and encouraging safe behaviors.
- Worked with supervisory teams to coordinate production activities across shifts and different departments.
- Checked finished product and determined if its ready for inspection.
- Kept track of time cards to prevent payroll errors.
- Set goals for all team members.
Weld Supervisor
BAE Systems
Jacksonville, FL32
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervised 20+ welders and shipfitters and distribute workload to maximize productivity.
- Worked together with other departments to maximize productivity and performance.
- Analyzed problems and recomended solutions to boost productivity and output.
- Decision making and problem solving.
- Logged production activities, project progress and prepared reports for management.
- Enforced safety policies.
- Supported production with forklift and overhead crane support.
- Enforced quality standards,deadlines and procedure compliance.
- Coach and train new welders and shipfitters.
- Cultivated teamwork, resolving worker conflicts and disputes.
Welder/Fitter
Savannah Marine Repair
Savannah, GA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Laid out, cut, and fit units.
- welded components in all positions.
- Fabricated and joined required parts according to blueprints specifications.
- Operated overhead cranes, forklifts and LULL.
- Utilized standard shop hand tools and equipment.
- Cut material with plasma, torch and arc gouging.
- Welded Flux core and Stick.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summerville High
Summerville, SC08.2006
Skills
- Excellent with EXCEL
- Aluminum Mig
- Stainless
- FCAW
- GMAW
- MIG Pulse/Spray
- SMAW
- Cut/Wash Torch
- Arc Gouging
- Blueprints
- Rigging
- Band Saws
- Air Test
- Welding procedures
- Build or repair according to blueprints
- Safety Oriented
- Overhead Cranes
- Forklift
- Fabrication
- Manufacturing
- Inductions Heaters and Heater bars
- Great Attitude, work ethic, reliability and self driven
- Integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Employee development
- Task delegation
- Performance monitoring
- Team training
- Quality assurance
- Report preparation
- Work planning
- Sound judgment
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Project Planning
- Safety oversight
Certification
VT Level II
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welding Operations Supervisor
W-INTERNATIONAL
07.2019 - Current
Welding Lead
Metal Trades Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2019
Welding Supervisor
Detyens Shipyard Inc.
01.2014 - 03.2018
Weld Supervisor
BAE Systems
01.2012 - 01.2014
Welder/Fitter
Savannah Marine Repair
01.2009 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Summerville High