Hector Garcia
Welding Technician
Reidsville
Summary
Experienced welding supervisor providing background in welding, manufacturing, and fabrication. Confidant Trainer eager to help new hires advance in knowledge and abilities to meet career goals. Engaging and hands-on instructor with more than 15 years experience. Talented at using welding equipment to produce quality results. Skilled at reading specifications, calculating measurements and checking finished product to provide accurate work.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Technician
Institute For Advanced Learning & Research
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Solved complex technical issues related to welding equipment through systematic troubleshooting.
- Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
- Assisted in training ATDM students, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
Welding Supervisor
Isometrics Inc
10.2002 - 08.2023
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Coordinated project workflows for different departments.
Welding Fabricator
Wysong&Miles
03.1995 - 09.2002
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
Education
GED -
Henna High School
Brownsville, TX 01.1977 - 02.1981
Skills
Pipe fitting
Welding
Fabrication
Training and mentoring
Project Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
AWS D1.1 Certifications in 2G,3G,4G SMAW, FCAW GMAW-P, and GTAW
Timeline
Welding Technician
Institute For Advanced Learning & Research
08.2023 - Current
Welding Supervisor
Isometrics Inc
10.2002 - 08.2023
Welding Fabricator
Wysong&Miles
03.1995 - 09.2002
GED -
Henna High School
01.1977 - 02.1981
AWS D1.1 Certifications in 2G,3G,4G SMAW, FCAW GMAW-P, and GTAW
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