ALFONSO FERNANDEZ

DesPlaines, Illinois ***** • 847-***-**** • ad3ghy@r.postjobfree.com

WELDER / FABRICATOR

Highly productive and efficient Welder and Technician with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment requiring high level problem-solving. Strong background in the assembly of complex components and units, with a focus on quality. Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing various complex packaging and food processing machine systems. Self-motivated team player with a high level of integrity. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux Core Welding MRO Torch Technician Blueprint Reading

Carbon Arc Cutting Oxy-Fuel Cutting Plasma Cutting Forklift Operation Extrusion Machine Operation

RHM / Cozzini Inc.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

3/2023 to 10/2023

A leading provider of high-performance food processing equipment for protein and pet food Processing.

Tig Welder / Fabricator

Fabricated Stainless Steel conveyers, platforms, and hoppers according to client’s specifications using blueprints.

According to the blueprints specifications I Mig or Tig welded the project.

Tig welded specific miscellaneous parts for equipment.

Gave support to other fellow welders to finish projects on specific deadline given for project,

RHM / RighTech Fabrications,

Northbrook, Illinois

9/2022 to 2/2023

A leader in the design and fabrication of racks, baskets and coils for metal finishers for high quality anodizing and plating equipment.

Tig Welder/Fabricator

A tig welder who welded heating and cooling coils according to blueprints and specifications.

I welded mainly stainless steel and titanium steel coils.

I also worked in the shop area providing support to whichever area needed it.

AJ ANTUNES, Carol Stream, Illinois

9/2021 to 9/2022

A leading provider of countertop cooking equipment and water filtration systems for the global foodservice market

TIG Welder, PMG Department

Welded stainless steel components for the food industry according to blueprints and specifications.

Examined all workpieces for defects, measured components to ensure conformance with specifications.

Notified Supervisor of defective materials or equipment.

S & C ELECTRIC COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois 8/2016 to 10/2020

A global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems

Welder/Fabricator

Certified to work in 4 areas of the PMG department: EFS Welding Enclose, PFS Weld Grind Line, PMG Component Offline Booth, and Custom Component Offline Booth.

For EFS Welding Encloser, worked at 3 distinct stations:

-Verified job number & style, welded studs & ground brackets, verified blueprints in the computer system.

-Built or tacked the unit according to blueprint details, examined measurements of rails, channels, studs and brackets for quality. Advised management of non-conformance.

-Welded entire units, verifying proper parts for the model and checked that the unit squared. Entered units into computer system.

For PFS Weld Grind Line, welded doors and roof panels that corresponded to enclosures or units. Assembled studs and brackets. Ensured proper parts and welds for each job.

For PMG Component Offline Booth, assembled and welded specific components needed for the enclosures or units for specific jobs.

For Custom Component Offline Booth, fabricated components and parts for the bigger and custom enclosures and units. Selected for this job to weld more complex assemblies because of superior skill set.

Replaced gas cylinders and replaced the spoils of welding wire when empty.

Assisted team members with questions about defects or assembly.

Maintained welder and checked for defects that might cause improper welds.

Served on Safety Team for the building: corrected unsafe situations, performed weekly safety checks around the building to ensure adherence to safety regulations. Worked with Supervisors to resolve safety issues.

Completed Mathematic, Blueprint, and Metrology course offered by S & C Electric Company.

MAAC MACHINERY, Carol Stream, Illinois

5/2016 to 8/2016

A global thermoforming machine manufacturer producing cut-sheet thermoforming equipment for thermoformed plastics

Welder/Fabricator

Fabricated all components needed for thermoforming machinery according to blueprints.

Utilized band saw, Plasma cutting machine, and Oxy fuel cutting torch.

Sheared sheets of mild steel from 16 gauge to 20 gauge, drilled and tapped different size holes from ” to ”.

Operated crane and forklift to retrieve steel parts needed for assembly.

CHICAGO BLOWER CORPORATION., Glendale Heights, Illinois

1/2015 to 5/2016

Manufacturer and distributor of a full line of quality engineered fan and blower products

Welder/Fabricator

Promoted from C-Welder to B-Welder for improvement in manufacturing and welding skills, and for contributing to the new training system.

Welded components and housings according to blueprints and ensuring completion within time restraints for customer orders.

Operated overhead crane to place steel parts on worktable. Maintained all welding equipment.

AEROTEK / D&W FINE PACK, Elk Grove Village, Illinois

8/2013 to 9/2014

Designer and manufacturer of food packaging and tableware products

Extrusion Machine Operator

Operated and maintained a Welex extrusion machine in the production of materials according to customer specifications and QA requirements.

Adjusted machine to ensure quality. Properly wore PPE and adhered to all safety regulations.

EDUCATION

Skilled Welder Program, ETI School of Skilled Trades, Willowbrook, Illinois – 2014

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator for Rich’s Food Products

CPR and First Aid Certified

EQUIPMENT

Cyclone, Bartlet, Cloud packaging machines

2200 and 2000 Laser Cut laser

Semi-Bulk, Dispatch, and Hydro Shier food processing machine systems

Power tools, forklift, overhead crane, welder, measuring tape, cutting wheel, grinder, oxy fuel cutting torch, plasma cutting machine

Computer skills

RECOGNITION & AWARDS

First Torch Technician in ETI History – 2014

National Technical Honor Society – 2014

Assistant Boy Scout Master, Troop 117, Welding Merit Badge Counselor for BSA.

LANGUAGES

Bilingual in Spanish and English

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