Vincente Garza
Falfurrias
Summary
Dynamic welding apprentice with hands-on experience at Gonzalez Trucking, proficient in MIG and TIG welding. Demonstrated expertise in equipment maintenance and quality assurance, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Adept at interpreting blueprints and collaborating effectively with teams to achieve project goals while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Apprentice
None Yet
Kingsville
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in welding tasks using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Followed safety protocols to create a secure work environment for all workers.
- Prepared metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and polishing before welding.
- Collaborated with experienced welders to learn advanced welding processes and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Conducted quality checks on welded joints to ensure structural integrity standards were met.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and safety updates.
- Grind and smooth welds using grinders or other grinding equipment.
- Work closely with supervisors to ensure quality standards are met at all times.
- Perform oxy-acetylene, arc, MIG and TIG welding on a variety of metals.
- Adhere strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery or performing tasks that involve potential hazards.
- Learn techniques for cutting metal parts with torches or plasma cutters.
- Assist in setting up assemblies prior to welding processes.
- Maintain a clean workspace by disposing of scrap metal appropriately.
- Set up and operate hand and power tools associated with welding processes.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specific welding requirements.
- Perform routine maintenance on all welding equipment including cleaning nozzles, changing tips, checking connections and calibrating machines.
- Consulted welding chart specifications to select appropriate type and thickness of metal.
- Prepare surfaces for welding by removing paint, rust or other foreign matter from the surface areas that require welding operations.
- Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications.
- Train new employees in proper use of tools and safety protocols associated with the trade.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Ranch Hand
None Of The Above
Kingsville
05.2023 - Current
- Operated and maintained various ranch equipment and tools.
- Assisted with daily feeding and care of livestock.
- Participated in regular fencing and pasture maintenance activities.
- Supported the management of farm inventory and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members during seasonal ranch activities.
- Followed safety protocols while performing tasks on the ranch.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Identified problems and took corrective action when necessary.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
Shop Hand Mechanic
Gonzalez trucking
Kingsville 78363
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted mechanics in diagnosing and repairing vehicle issues.
- Organized parts and supplies to ensure efficient workflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
H. M. King Early College High School
Kingsville, TX05-2025
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- i have a industrial based certification, as well as a AWS welding certification.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welding Apprentice
None Yet
05.2025 - Current
Shop Hand Mechanic
Gonzalez trucking
05.2025 - 07.2025
Ranch Hand
None Of The Above
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
H. M. King Early College High School
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