JOHN LOPEZ
Oklahoma City, OK ***** +1-405-***-**** *********@*****.*** WWW: Bold Profile
Adept at MIG and flux core welding, I significantly enhanced productivity at CALPIA Metal Fabrication by mastering fabrication from blueprints and ensuring top-notch quality through meticulous attention to detail. My collaborative efforts led to seamless project execution, showcasing my critical thinking and welding expertise without compromising safety or efficiency.
• Welding
• Attention to detail
• Fabrication
• Blueprint reading
• Torch cutting
• Critical thinking
• Structural welding
• Gas metal arc welding
• MIG welding professional
• Horizontal welding
• Flat welding
• Tool repair and maintenance
• Personal protective equipment
• Precision measuring tools
• Wire feed machines
• Parts fabrication
• Plasma arc welding
• Heat treatment
• Time management
• Health and safety
• Hand-eye coordination
• OSHA compliance
• Welding machine setup
• Flux core (FCAW) welding
• Overhead welding
• Measurement tools
• Product welding
• Welding safety
• MIG welding
• Welding techniques
• Power tools
• Decision-making
Welder, 05/2022 - 10/2024
CALPIA Metal Fabrication – Vacaville, CA
• Welded 4 yard lift frames, snowplow mo-boards & cone truck frames for the California Department of Transportation all with MiG 0.35 hardwire & 0.45 flux core
•Welded MiG in flat, horizontal, vertical, & overhead positions PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
•Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
•Removed & repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
•Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution improving overall productivity Assembler, 01/2022 - 05/2022
CALPIA Metal Fabrication – Vacaville
Assembled 4yard lift frames, snowplow mo-board & cone trucks for the California Department of Transportation
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• Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
• Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools. Vehicle Outfitter, 02/2019 - 01/2022
CALPIA Metal Fabrication – Vacaville, CA
•Equipped law enforcement vehicles for California Department of Corrections.
•Performed security mods on Transport Vans (Regular and ADA), Ford SUVs, Dodge Chargers and Durango, Ford Interceptors, K-9 units, etc.
•Performed electrical airbags shunt repair on transport vehicles
•Trained new hires in complex vehicle security mods steps Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship : 01/2024
Interagency Advisory Committee On Apprenticeship - Vacaville, CA Vocational: Office Services & Related Technology : 03/2015 Centinela Desert Institute - Imperial, CA
GED: 07/2014
Centinela Desert Institute - Imperial, CA
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Derik Chambers (Welding Supervisor)
EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES
Company: CALPIA Metal Fabrication
Phone: 707-***-**** ext#5858
Address: 2100 Peabody Rd
Vacaville Ca 95696
Martin Aguilar Jr. (Production Supervisor)
Company: CALPIA Metal Fabrication
Phone:707-***-**** ext#5858
Address: 2100 Peabody Rd
Vacaville Ca 95696