Forklift Operator Welding

Ruben T. Torres-Torres 309-***-****

****-**** ***,**** ******, IL. 61244 *****************@*****.*** Current Welding Certificate that Includes:

MIG welding machine setup and operations training and experience

Welds include 6mm fillet, 8mm fillet, 9mm fillet, 13mm fillet, 6mm reach-over, 6mm 50/100 skip fillet, 13 mm butt weld, 6mm pipe fillet, 13mm pipe fillet, galvanized and out of position welds

(horizontal groove and vertical down)

Weld metal parts with gas welding equipment (GMAW) according to layouts, welding diagram, and blueprints

Connected regulator valves and hoses to oxygen, fuel gas cylinders and welding torch

Adjusted regulator valves to activate acetylene and oxygen flow, lit cutting torch, regulating gas mixture and pressure to obtain appropriate flame

Examined weld for leg sizes in a fillet weld, face sizes in a groove weld and other welding specifications to recognize defects including undercut, cold roll, porosity

Held welding gun at correct angles to metal and guide along weld joints for proper penetration, applying filler rods to molten areas to form successful welds

Laid-out, positioned and tack-welded work pieces, chipped and ground off excess slag and spatter, and cut metal plates and structural shapes with gas torch and plasma cutters

Experience working with weld blueprints and weld call-outs

Inspected parts for imperfections and variations before assembly

Complete knowledge of PPE and all safety of equipment use Experience:

Utility Man 2012 to Present

Duke & Son East Moline, IL

Paint, polish, deburr, grind and clean machinery for later processing procedures

Drive and operate forklift

Assemble machinery parts using production line in the fabrication department

New employee trainer for department

Primary welder for prototype machines

Dish Washer/Cook 2010 to 2012

Deere Field Family Restaurant East Moline, IL

Performed food preparation tasks

Assisted main cook during busy work times

Maintained kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition

Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwashers and by hand Fork Lift Operator 2009 to 2010

County Stone Milan, IL

Moved levers and controls that operated lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel- hooks, hoists and elevating platforms, in order to load, unload, transport and stack material Fork Lift Operator 2007 to 2009

Meto Cote East Moline, IL

Forklift operator

Load and unload truck trailers and transported material to assigned areas

Took finished material from conveyor line to the warehouse Ruben, Torres Page 2

Painter 2003 to 2007

X-Pac Milan, IL

Sprayed manufactured articles on assembly line

Applied masking tape over parts and areas that were not to be coated

Dipped and coated article with liquid wax instead of applying masking

Selected and mixed coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle and mechanical mixer

Turned sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique

Roofer 1997 to 2002

Carlos Construction Davenport, IA

Removed snow, water and debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials

Cut strips of flashing and fitted them into angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces

Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap, using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles

Insulated, soundproofed and sealed buildings with foam, using spray gun, air compressor and heater

Cleaned and maintained equipment

Fastened composition shingles and sheets to roof with asphalt, cement and nails Education:

MIG Welding Certificate 2014

Black Hawk College Moline, IL

General Education Degree 2013

Victory Learning Center San Antonio, TX

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