Quality Assurance Combo Welder

JAIME CHAVARRIA

New Braunfels, TX ***** 830-***-**** *****************@*****.***

Summary

Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Skilled Combo Welder with a strong background in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding techniques. Experience includes working on construction projects, infrastructure development, and industrial repair work. Strengths include ability to read blueprints and understanding of welding symbols for accurate project completion. Notable contributions include improving efficiency through best practice implementation and ensuring highest safety standards are upheld at all times. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skills

Blueprint interpretation

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding equipment operation

Safety compliance

Metal fabrication

Team collaboration

Junior welder training

Stainless steel welding

Work area maintenance

Quality assurance

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Experience

Combo Welder Jan 2021 to Jul 2025

Salof LTD,Inc New Braunfels, Texas

Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques. Interpreted blueprints and schematics for accurate project execution. Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices on site. Operated welding machines and equipment to produce high-quality welds. Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively. Assisted in training junior welders on proper techniques and safety protocols. Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times.

Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys. Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations. Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.

Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.

Pipefitter Oct 2017 to Apr 2020

Epic Piping San Marcos, TX

Assembled and installed piping systems according to specifications and blueprints. Inspected piping installations for leaks, damages, or compliance with safety standards.

Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues. Maintained accurate records of materials used and work performed on job sites. Trained junior pipefitters on installation techniques and safety practices effectively. Conducted preventive maintenance on piping systems to ensure optimal performance consistently.

Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE. Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications. Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.

Welder Jun 2021 to Aug 2022

Central Texas Iron Works Schertz, TX

Maintained welding equipment and tools for optimal performance. Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently. Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques. Welder Mar 2015 to Sep 2017

Sancus Energy & Power New Braunfels, TX

Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.

Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints. Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.

Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools. Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.

Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.

Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.

Languages

Spanish:

Full Professional

English:

Professional

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