Zacarias Garcia Jr
Summary
Dependable Rig Welder offeringproven success in industry. Managing rig operations, including welding, and fabrication to optimize production. Training new rig workers on processes and procedures to speed up work flow and lower consumables.Skilled rig welder with relevant experience in manual welding techniques, blueprint interpretation, and safety compliance. Strengths include strong technical skills, ability to work under pressure, and maintaining high quality standards. Proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing downtime in previous roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rig Welder
Fernandez Welding Services
Eagle Pass, Texas
12.2024 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to industry standards.
- Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Calibrated welding machinery to maintain accuracy of welding procedure.
- Operated overhead cranes and hoists to lift heavy objects while welding.
- Maintained detailed records of work completed, including material used, quantity, time taken.
- Welded parts together on metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel and alloys.
- Adhered strictly to company's safety policies and regulations at all times.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Rig werlder
CBA Automations
Midland, Texas
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques and equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints to understand project specifications and requirements.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Conducted inspections of welds to verify quality and integrity of materials used.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Ground down weld beads after completion of each weld joint in order to achieve desired finish.
- Repaired leaks in pipes using welding techniques.
- Performed welding on steel, iron and other metals using oxy-acetylene, arc welding and plasma cutting equipment.
- Grinded down rough edges around completed welds using portable grinders or hand tools.
Rig Welder
Pumpco Inc
Encinal, Texas
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Tie ins at the end of job to ensure proper gas flow.
- Measure, cut, prep steel pipe for proper welding procedures.
Rig Welder
Strike
Alice, Texas
03.2022 - 03.2023
- 48” pipe line lay
- Weld tie ins in bell holes
- Cut prep and ensure proper weding procedure
- 100% xray on welds
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
Welding Foreman
Blanchette field services
Osceola mii, Texas
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Run a crew of welders.
- Pull measurements draw iso and prints.
- Give every welder work for the day
- Ensure everyone has work at all times.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine project specifications and requirements.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Supervised daily welding operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among welders for efficient project completion.
- Trained new welders on equipment use and safety procedures.
Welding Foreman
Bottom Line Services
Port Arthur, Texas
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Supervised daily welding operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among welders for efficient project completion.
- Trained new welders on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Present and pass all welding test by gas company.
- Spread workload among 8 welders
- Make sure everyone was busy all day.
Education
Auto Collision/ Refinishing
WyoTech
Laramie, WY 05.2010 - 05.2011
Mission High School
Mission, TXSkills
- Bilingual fluent (english/spanish)
- Blueprint interpretation
- Teaching proper welding procedures
- Great communication skills
- Great hands on problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Fabrication techniques
- Welding procedures
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding expertise
- Cutting processes
- Welding safety
- Joint preparation
- Pipe welding
- Measurement tools
- Worksite organization
- Stick welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Fabrication
- Steel fabrication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Rig Welder
Fernandez Welding Services
12.2024 - Current
Rig werlder
CBA Automations
09.2024 - 12.2024
Rig Welder
Pumpco Inc
05.2023 - 08.2024
Rig Welder
Strike
03.2022 - 03.2023
Welding Foreman
Blanchette field services
03.2021 - 03.2022
Welding Foreman
Bottom Line Services
03.2020 - 03.2021
Auto Collision/ Refinishing
WyoTech
05.2010 - 05.2011
Mission High School