RAYMOND GARCIA
***** ******* **. * ***** Bay, AL*6541
****************@*****.*** 251-***-**** 228-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To gain employment in a welding company that has a strong proven record of employment history, and to have the ability to move up within the company. I have over 25 years of welding experience, and I have completed all my projects on time and on budget.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Wide experience in performing structural welding
Experience with ceramic welding
Welding certifications in various welding processes.
Profound knowledge of structural construction welding concepts
Operational knowledge of hand and power tools
Skilled in reading ISO sheets and drawings
Experienced with carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
Amazing ability to perform basic repairs and maintenances of welding machines
Outstanding ability to perform measuring, cutting, straightening and fitting of metal parts
Immense ability to resolve technical problems and make complex judgements
Wide experience in fabricating welding processes
Deep Knowledge of manual welding techniques
Experience with stick rods 6010, 6011, 7018, 7024 and 11018
Profound knowledge of metal pattern layout and geometry
Skilled in producing complex welds in confined spaces
Familiarity with physical properties of sheet metals, stainless steel and other alloys
Experience with argon gas
EXPERIENCE
STRUCTURAL WELDER- SONS MARINE INDUSTRIAL Boston, MA
2013-2016
Aluminum welding experience
Application appropriate welding techniques for structural fabrication.
Performed equipment set-up to carry out welding.
Performed structural welding as per industry standards.
Interpreted spool sheets and ISO.
Promoted safe work practices.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapper or power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting equipment.
STRUCTURAL WELDER- EASTERN SHIPBUILDING PANAMA CITY, FL 2012-2013
Interpreted spool sheets and ISO.
Used various welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and Stick Welding.
Applied appropriate welding techniques for structural fabrication.
Performed equipment set-up to carry out welding.
Safely operated the plasma cutter, torches, and other cutting tools in an efficient way.
STRUCTURAL WELDER- BOLLINGER SHIPYARD AMELIA, LA
2011-2012
Performed structural welding repairs as require in any position.
Determined layout for welding operations.
Performed construction and repair operations of ship components.
Operated cutting tools including torches, plasma cutter, and other cutting tools.
Used a wide range of welding filler metals and welding processes to perform structural welds in all phases of ship construction.
STRUCTURAL WELDER- AVONDALE WESTWEGO, LA 2006-2011
Read, studied and interpreted job specifications, plans, work order and welding procedures to determine work to be done.
Used a wide range of welding filler metals and welding processes to perform structural welds in all phases of ship construction.
Used various welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and Stick Welding.
Welded all positions flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Completed difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.
Operated oxy-acetylene and plasma torches in a safe manner
Promoted safe work practices
STRUCTURAL WELDER- DERECKTOR SHIPYARD MAMARONECK, NY
2005-2006
Reviewed layouts, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
Conducted ship component construction and repair tasks on a regular basis.
Performed Flux Core, MIG and Stick welding on metal parts to specified layouts all while using great quality control inspection as per shipyard industry standards.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapper or power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting equipment.
Safely operated the plasma cutter, torches, and other cutting tools in an efficient way.
Followed supervisor instructions in executing production tasks.
Maintained clean and organized work areas.
WELDER- ALL STEEL TOA BAJA, PR
1995-1998
Used my ability to weld on carbon steel beams, angle iron, and other structural fabrication.
Used basic math skills including geometry to make calculations for work.
Cut formed, tacked welded and measured parts for correct fitting using blueprints, drawings or sketches.
Follow design specifications by supervisors’ instruction in executing production tasks.
Weld all necessary using MIG, Stick and Flux Core welding
Repaired bits with small holes and, or cracks
EDUCATION
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, BAYAMON, PR. 1984-1985
Completed one year of education for an accountant degree.
ESCUELA SUPERIOR LADISLAO MARTINEZ OTERO VEGA ALTA, PR. 1980-1983
Completed coursework for a high school diploma
REFERENCES
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