M A 2 Yrs
Resume:
LUIS A ARREOLA
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-6946
●***************@*****.***
Career Objectives
LOOKING FOR A POSITION WHERE MY SKILLS AND ABILITIES CAN BE FULLY UTILIZED.
Summary of Qualifications
I have 16 years experience as a welder. I have welded flux core, stick, and mig. I have 2 yrs experience as a pipefitter/structure fitter. I have also gained experience using equipment such as cherry pickers, and forklifts. I have experience using bandsaws, drills, and all sorts of power tools including hydraulic, and pneumatic. I’m a seasoned welder with a positive get er done attitude that knows what teamwork can get accomplished.
Work History
Space Exploration, Boca Chica Texas.
Jan 2021 - June 2021
Read layout and weld to precise measurements. Use a mig welding process. Utilize electric and pneumatic tools. Align all leads, hoses and cords properly to avoid any slips, trips or falls. Work well with others to get a job done.
Shore Construction, Brownsville, Texas.
Aug 08, 2019 - May, 05 2020
Weld in all positions including flat, vertical and overhead with flux core suitcase. Assist structure and pipefitters installing or removing plate or pipe. Weld in all types of weather conditions and tight confined spaces.
ISC Constructors, Sulphur, LA
Aug 07, 2018 - Jan 05, 2019
Assist electricians welding supports with angle iron on all areas needed including very high places. Climb scaffolds using all safety measures and equipment. Help cut bend and run Emt conduit.
JL Specialty Welders, Brownwood, Tx.
May 1, 2018 - Aug 06, 2018
Production fitter/welder in a fast paced environment. Read blueprints and work on scheduled peace. Fully weld with hardwire and verify there are no imperfections on peace built.
EMR Shipbreakers, Port of Brownsville, Tx.
June 18, 2017 - Apr 28,2018
Production cutter in a shipyard. Safely connect to oxygen and acetylene cylinders and use a six foot cutting torch to peace out all large structures to be recycled.
LPR Construction. Farmington, CO.
Feb 18, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Iron worker in a power plant repairing areas needed. Welding in elevated areas using safety harnesses. Construction of structures using stick welding procedures. Cutting with acetylene and oxygen to spec. always using safety equipment and JSA.
Above Steel, Mckinney, Texas
Welder/Iron
Jan 06, 2017 - Feb 11, 2017
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
Bodyshop Southmost, BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Bodyman
Oct 17, 2016 - Dec 22, 2016
Analyze what part of the vehicle needed to be worked on.
Wash vehicle.
Depending on damage, repair dent or scratches.
Use different type of sanding paper with 80 grit to 2000 grit.
Apply body filler, and use air machines to sand and make smooth, repeat as needed. Sanding done by hand using blocks as well.
Use tape and paper to cover areas not painted or primed on.
Always kept work area clean.
Help with chasie and frame squaring.
Prime repairs, and prep for the painter
Titan Tires (Perma Temp), Brownsville, Texas
Maintenance
Jun 01, 2016 - Oct 07, 2016
Shipping/receiving
warehouse
maintenance
landscaping
plumbing
welding
mechanic
forklift operator
WestPort Orange Shipyard, ORANGE, TEXAS, Texas
Welder
Apr 08, 2016 - May 28, 2016
Repairs and new welding, use forklift to move structure to be fitted and welded on.
Welding in confined spaces using half facemask. Read blueprints to cut steel to precise measurements. Production welding in a shipyard warehouse.
The Industrial Company, THOMPSONS, Texas
Welder
Aug 11, 2015 - Nov 06, 2015
Welder, Iron worker, fitter...flux core and stick, use forklift to arrange plates for the fitter.
Welding stainless steel to iron. Production welder in a power plant for NRG.
Keppel Amfels, PORT OF BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Welder
Aug 03, 2014 - Aug 08, 2015
Preheat, weld flux core and stick, use forklift to get structure to be welded, use man lift to weld in high places always using safety harness and following JSA.
Signal International LLC, PASCAGOULA, Mississippi
Welder
Jul 01, 2013 - Feb 03, 2014
Pre heat and weld to exact measurement. Production welder. use forklift to get plates from warehouse
Offshore Inland, Mobile, Alabama
Welder
May 23, 2013 - Jun 19, 2013
Prepare the area needed to weld, align all welding leads, calibrate the welding machine to proper welding procedure, grind and weld in a fast paced environment. always utilizing safety and proper PPE.
National Oilwell Varco, SUGAR LAND, Texas
Welder
Feb 12, 2013 - Apr 26, 2013
Prepare the area to be welded on by cleaning, grinding and heating to a specific temperature. Weld using flux core wire also utilize forklift to move structure welded on to another area to be shipped
Shore Construction, Brownsville, Texas
Welder
Dec 06, 2012 - Feb 12, 2013
•Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
•Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
•Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
•Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
•Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
•Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
•Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
•Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
•Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
•Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
Gulf Copper, GALVESTON, Texas
Welder
Oct 11, 2012 - Nov 14, 2012
Align gas hose, air hose, electrical cords, and welding line. Calibrate welding machine at temperature needed. Clean area, grind and weld to 100%. Some gauging required.
B.W. Railway Services, Angleton, Texas
Welder
Sep 03, 2012 - Oct 10, 2012
Cut to measurement, grind, fit, and weld using stick welding procedures.
Clean area as needed throughout the day. use proper PPE. The job consisted of repairing box cars.
Milwhite, BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Welder
Feb 13, 2012 - Jun 01, 2012
Grind weld and fit any and all repairs. Weld to fit and complete work. Use jack up dolly to move sand bags. Use forklift to move skits where they needed to be shipped.
Esco Marine, Brownsville, Texas
Welder
Feb 04, 2011 - Oct 18, 2011
Fit, grind weld. flux, stick, mig. Clean all areas. Use proper PPE and follow JSA.
All Star Metals, Brownsville, Texas
Welder
Aug 12, 2010 - Feb 03, 2011
Fit grind and weld. Stick and flux core.
Amtex General Contractors, BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Structure Welder 2
Mar 10, 2006 - Sep 01, 2009
Inspect area to be welded. Align all welding leads and gas lines, air hoses needed for the job.
Clean area and be aware of all hazardous material. Grind and weld.
Shore Offshore services, BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Pipefitter Helper
Mar 27, 2006 - Oct 27, 2006
Assist in all and everything needed to be done. Grind, tack weld, clean all areas worked. use proper PPE and follow JSA.
Shore Workforce Solutions, LLC, BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Pipefitter Helper
Dec 09, 2005 - Mar 02, 2006
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment.
Optima Staffing - Paradigm, Port Isabel, Texas
Construction Laborer
Jul 01, 2005 - Nov 10, 2005
Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns.
Build and position forms for pouring concrete, and dismantle forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
Vision Security, Brownsville, Texas
Security Camera Installer
Jan 01, 2005 - Jun 01, 2005
Adjust sensitivity of units based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.
Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, and floors.
Kiewit Offshore services, INGLESIDE, Texas
Tacker
Oct 20, 2004 - Mar 10, 2005
Grind, tack weld, and clean area.
Assist fitters with all responsibilities.
Titan International, BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Strip Winder Operator
May 01, 2002 - Jun 01, 2003
Strip Winder Operator. Operate machinery through a robot by computer. use forklift to get tires to be worked on as the shift went by
Staff Force, BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Machine Operator/TITAN
Oct 01, 2001 - Dec 01, 2001
Operate facility machines.use forklift to move pallets with parts
Chilos Body Shop, Brownsville, Texas
Bodyman
Jun 06, 1997 - Sep 25, 1999
Analyze what part of the vehicle needed to be worked on.
Wash vehicle.
Depending on damage, repair dent or scratches.
Use different types of sanding paper with 80 grit to 2000 grit.
Apply body filler, and use air machines to sand and make smooth, repeat as needed. Sanding done by hand using blocks as well.
Use tape and paper to cover areas not painted or primed on.
Always kept the work area clean.
Help with chassis and frame squaring.
Prestige, Brownsville, Texas
Bodyman
Jun 14, 1999 - Jul 16, 1999
Analyze what part of the vehicle needed to be worked on.
Wash vehicle.
Depending on damage, repair dent or scratches.
Use different types of sanding paper with 80 grit to 2000 grit.
Apply body filler, and use air machines to sand and make smooth, repeat as needed. Sanding done by hand using blocks as well.
Use tape and paper to cover areas not painted or primed on.
Always kept the work area clean.
Help with chassis and frame squaring.
Prime repairs, and prep for the painter.
Education
Homer Salinas Bootcamp, Edinburg, Texas
High School Diploma/GED
Occupational License or Certification
Welding Certification from Keppel Amfels
Pipe fitter Certification from Southern Careers Institute
Computer Skills
Typing Speed 25 Words Per Minute
●Data Entry Terminal (PDT, Mainframe Terminal, etc)
●EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
●Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
●Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
●Personal Computers
●Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
●Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)
Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Spanish - Good ( Read Write Speak )
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License
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