LEVI BARBOSA MACIENTE
WELDER
Address: Prof. Maria Teixeira Tavares Street, 50, city of Varginha Country of Residence: Brazil
Phone: +55-35-997**-****
Email: ****.*.********@*****.***
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LANGUAGES
Frances Beginner: in progress (Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology)
English Intermediate: (B1 INTERMEDIATE) EF SE
Portuguese: native
Summary of skills
• Over 15 years of experience in welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
• Process expertise: SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG/MAG), SAW
• Assembly and welding of heavy metal structures and pressure vessels
• Expertise in cladding, anti-corrosion overlay, and oxyacetylene brazing
• Reading and interpretation of technical drawings, welding symbols, and P&IDs
• Metrology
• Team leadership, strict adherence to quality and OHS (occupational safety) standards
• Experience in conventional mechanical machining
• Quality systems (Kaizen, 5S)
• Teamwork skills
• Quick learner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position: Tool & Die Maker Leader
Company Name: Mangels
Number of Employees: 1700
Date of employment: June 2009 – Present
Has extensive experience in the manufacture, assembly, and construction of aluminum injection molds; Mastery of high-performance welding techniques including GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW, with expertise in welding various metal alloys and thin pipes for refrigeration systems as a general structure assembly ensuring the integrity and mechanical strength. Experience in try-out, general machining, and operation of equipment such as milling machines, lathes, EDM, grinders. Key responsibilities also include:
Mold repairs, maintenance, and modifications
Team leadership and coordination
Ensuring precision and quality for demanding automotive clients such as Honda, Toyota, VW, Fiat, and others
Position: Welder SMAW/GMAW
Company Name: Metallurgical Pimenta
Number of Employees: 20
Date of employment: October 2021 - Present
Freelance, Part-Time:
Produced precision components for molds using CNC machining, ensuring high standards of accuracy and finish. Operated independently in a freelance capacity, managing part-time projects with efficiency and technical expertise to meet client specifications and deadlines.Metallurgical Boilermaking – Assembly & Special Welding
• Assembly and welding of heavy steel structures and pressure vessels.
• Skilled in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and SAW on carbon and alloy steels.
• Interpretation of technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience with welding and overlay for corrosion resistance.
• Work aligned with technical standards.
• TIG welding and oxy-acetylene brazing on copper and stainless pipes. Position: Mechanical Adjuster and Tool & Die Maker Company Name: IMF (Forged Mining Industry)
Number of Employees: 200
Date of employment: February 2007 - May 2009
Has skilled in the manufacture of devices and molds for forging steel gears. Proficient in specialized welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW for the repair of punches and dies. Responsible for producing precision components for equipment repair and maintenance, ensuring the durability and performance of tooling used in high-stress industrial applications, hands-on experience operating general machining equipment such as milling machines and lathes.
Position: Mechanical Adjuster
Company Name: Tyressul
Number of Employees: 35
Date of employment: February 2006 - January 2007
Performed adjustments, assembly, and testing of rubber molds for vulcanization, ensuring optimal fit and functionality. Also responsible for the manufacture of maintenance components using lathes, milling machines, and specialized welding techniques, contributing to the longevity and efficiency of production tools.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Level of Education: high school
Institution Name: Heart of Jesus State School
Course Name: Mechanical Engineering
Level of Education: Graduate
Institution Name: UNIS-Unicesumar
Year of Graduation: completing degree
Course Name: Mechanical
Level of Education: Technician
Institution Name: Amazon Institute of Advanced Technological Education - IETAAM Course Name: Welding
Level of Education: Technician
Institution Name: Amazon Institute of Advanced Technological Education - IETAAM Course Name: General Mechanics
Institution Name: National Industrial Training Service - SENAI-MG Year of Conclusion: 2005
Manual lathe
Manual milling machines
Mechanical drawing
Metrology
Bench toolmaking
CNC machine
Electrical discharge machining (EDM)
Welding
Applied mathematics and trigonometry
heat treatment
CAD CAM
Course/ in-house training: Welder
Institution Name: MANGELS / in-house training
SMAW
GMAW
GTAW
SAW
oxyacetylene welding
heat treatment
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
FORMARE Program
- Basic math teacher (operations, fractions, percentages, problem solving).
- Mechanical adjustment trainer (measurement, machining, blueprint reading).
- Participation in a training program for vulnerable youth.