MANUEL FRANCO

Poulsbo, WA ***** +1-619-***-**** ad3yxp@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I have excellent welding skills with 15 years of experience. Effective at completing welding jobs efficiently to produce high-quality work. Familiar with reading and interpreting blueprints. Safety- minded worker well-versed in OSHA regulations. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I am able to work well as a team and can demonstrate high levels of troubleshooting skills. Skills

Strong professional communication skills

Excellent understanding of safety procedures

Confident using welding equipment

Plasma Cutting

Fabrication

Blueprint Reading

Forklift

Osha 10

WABO Certifications FCAW 3G & 4G

Boom lift

Work History

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 01/2022 to Current King County DNRP WTD – Seattle, WA

● Design fabricated and repaired plant piping, equipment guards and bases using welding equipment.

● troubleshooting and maintained rotating machinery

● Adjusted removed and replaced packing bearings and mechanical seals.

● Maintain repaired troubleshoot and overhauled a variety of complex machinery.

● Repair install maintain and design piping and plumbing systems for sewage water gases chemicals

and solids use in appropriate materials.

● Always referred to maintenance mechanic library for owners manuals on equipment schematics and

preventative maintenance procedures.

● Carefully use and maintain power tools and hand tools.

● Follow safety protocol on equipment before performing any repairs or tuning.

● Follow safety protocol lock out tag out a confined space when is required.

● Performed a weekly monthly and annual PMs on machinery and plant equipment. Structural Welder / Journeyman Rigger 04/2010 to 11/2021 NASSCO General Dynamics – National City, CA

Ability to assemble and install rigging gear such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to lift, lower, move or position machinery, structural steel and other heavy objects Complete inventory list to assist crane on the pier and onboard vessels. Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty. Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment. Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.

Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions. Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements. Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports. Structural Welder 04/2008 to 03/2010

BAE Systems Ship Repair – San Diego, CA

Conducted Stick & Dual-shield Flux core Welding in New Construction & Repair Osha 10 Training Certificate

Welding Workmanship Training Certificate

Kept work area clean and organized.

Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, elevator shafts, handrails, stairs, according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.

Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears and welding equipment. Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum. Education

GED: General Studies

Desert Oasis High School - El Centro - CA

Certifications

AWS Certifications in SMAW-GMAW- FCAW.

WABO Certifications FCAW 3G & 4G Positions.

OSHA 10.

Forklift License.

Boomlift License.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

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