MIGUEL ALVA-ESCOBAR

***-** **** ******, ******** Hill, NY 11418 917-***-**** adviyo@r.postjobfree.com Summary

Certified and highly trained mechanic welder, experienced in a wide range of power tools and heavy equipment with ability to continuously work at peak performance for extended periods of time in different environments (enclosed spaces) for different types of materials and fits. Proven leader and motivated self- starter, responsible for interpretation of drawings to designate and perform tasks, supervising crews, and maintaining safety standards by following safety procedures and protocols. Skills

• Pipe Welding

• Stick Welding

• Workpiece Measurements

• Equipment Selection

• Straightedge Measurements

• Torch Installation

• Surface Material Preparation

• Stainless Steel Metal Welding

• Aluminum Metal Welding

• Filler Rod Selection

• Flat Welding Position

• Vertical Welding

• Overhead Welding Position

• Power Tools Operation

Experience

Welder/Mechanic 08/2006 to 07/2022

Covanta

Old Westbury, NY

• Was responsible for the lubrication of power plant, pumps and/or construction equipment; performed related work. Inspected and maintained, and/or repaired equipment used in heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning and related mechanical systems.

• Lubricated and cleaned pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and other operating equipment.

• Assisted in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment. Dismantled and/or assembled equipment associated with the heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning or mechanical systems and made operational.

• Read meters, gauges, and other controls of operating equipment.

• Kept logs and requisition parts as required. Maintained inventory.

• Operated lubricant filtering and purifying equipment.

• Operated motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.

• Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.

• Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

• Monitored fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion, and expansion of materials.

• Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.

• Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.

• Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

• Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.

• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.

• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, or bending to verify snug fit.

• Maintained, repaired, and inspected chain conveyors.

• Maintained and repaired hydraulic grapples.

• Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.

• Operated various heavy vehicle equipment, i.e., 3300lbs 18-ton forklifts. Hydraulic and electric pallet jacks, JCB Lull.

Welder 07/2002 to 08/2006

JPW Riggers Williamsburg, VA

• Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

• Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.

• Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.

• Operated Forklifts in a safe manner to pick up move materials to various places within the plant. Welder 44B 07/1988 to 07/2002

U.S Army Ordnance Aberdeen, MD

• Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.

• Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.

• Trained and mentored 20 soldiers on safe, accurate and secure welding practices.

• Operated various heavy equipment vehicles and maintained equipment ready for mission-oriented tasks.

• Maintained over $600,000 of equipment, tools, and vehicles.

• Attended and completed Combat life Saving class. Education and Training

John Bowne High School Diploma

U.S. Army Ordnance Mechanical Maintenance School Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Languages

English

Spanish:

Professional

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