OSCAR R. LOPEZ
*** ***** ***** *** *******, TEXAS 78216 Phone: 210-***-**** E-Mail: **********@*******.***
Objective
To work as a welder, where I may be able to employ my knowledge of safe welding practices, along with my extensive experience in
welding different materials using an array of tools and equipment to benefit the company in achieving projects on time, and on schedule
in a safe manner.
Experience
HMT Tank Services, The Woodlands, Texas
Welder Oct. 2009- Mar. 2013
• Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated
metal products. Inspect final welds for any deficiencies and repair if needed. Utilize hand tools; check gauges for proper setting for
welding operation. Follow all safety rules and regulations. Monitor/Assess performance of myself, other individuals, to make
improvements or take corrective action. Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options
and implement solutions. Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Recruiter Oct. 2006- Sep. 2009
• Interview applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills. Seek out, interview, and screen
applicants to fill existing and future job openings and promote career opportunities within an organization. Maintain current
knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer databases, networking, Internet
recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, and employee referrals. Prepare and maintain employment records.
• Contact applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection. Inform potential applicants about
facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in organizations.
• Screen and refer applicants to hiring personnel in the organization, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
• Arrange for interviews and provide travel arrangements as necessary.
U.S. Army Jul. 2002- Oct. 2006
• Field Artillery
• Target, fire, and maintain weapons used to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels. Duties include testing, inspecting, and
storing ammunition, missiles, and torpedoes conducting preventive and routine maintenance on weapons and related equipment
establishing and maintaining radio and wire communications and operating weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.
Education
St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, Texas
Associates Degree
Major: Welding Technology Aug 2013- Aug 2015
Extensive Emphasis and skills through shop activities on industrial welding equipment such as, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW. The
program is certified by the American Welding Society to test for quality of welds in critical areas such as aircraft welding and
manufacturing operations.
Seminole High School, Seminole, Texas
High School Diploma/GED 1999
General Education
Skills
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NCCER Certification Housekeeping Certification (9-26-2015)
• •
AWS Certification H2S Certification (9-26-2015)
• Accident Reporting Certification (9-26-2015) • Ladders Certification (9-26-2015)
• Basic Rigging Certification (9-26-2015) • Lock Out Tag Out Certification (9-27-2015)
• Personal Protective Equipment Certification (9-27-
• Basic Signalman Certification (9-26-2015)
2015)
• Company Safety Policy Certification (7-29-2016)
• Power Tools Certification (9-27-2015)
• Confined Space Entry Certification (9-26-2015)
• Proper Lifting/Back Safety Certification (9-27-2015)
• CPR Certification (5-25-2014)
• Safety Meetings Certification (9-27-2015)
• Defense Packaging Haz Mat Certification
• Safety Observer Certification (9-26-2015)
• Drug And Alcohol Policy Certification (9-27-2015)
• Scaffold Safety Certification (9-26-2015)
• Fall Protection Certification (9-27-2015)
• Spotter Certification (9-26-2015)
• Fire Prevention Certification (9-27-2015)
• Fit Test Certification (1-26-2015)
• Hazard Communication Certification (9-27-2015)
References:
Available on request.
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