HECTOR GONZALEZ
**** ********** ***** • Houston, Texas 77049
***********@*****.*** • 281-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a Welding position, where I can use the skills I have acquired so far as well as advance them to a further extent throughout my career.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Welding experience includes SAW, MIG & TIG
Profound knowledge of appropriate safety practices.
Ability to read, write, and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
Ability to interpret and apply blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Solid skills in use of hand and power tools
Can operate Forklift & overhead Crane.
Bilingual – English / Spanish
TWIC Card – in processing
Basic PC skills
EDUCATION
2002-2005 San Jacinto College North Houston, TX
Certificate Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Certificate Advanced Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW)
Certificate Intro to Pipe Welding
Certificate Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Certificate Intro to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Certificate Advance Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Certificate Stainless Steel (GTAW/SMAW)
1992-1996 North Shore High School Houston, TX
Diploma
EXPERIENCE
2005-2009 UTLX Manufacturing, Inc. Houston, TX
Submerged Arc Welder
Fit vessel for welding.
Tack weld / Gouging
Subarc Weld - to meet production schedule.
MIG as needed
Maintain welding machine in working order.
2000-2005 US Hose Corp. Houston, TX
Welder Helper
Fit, Inspect and Test Pressure on Flexible Metal or Teflon hoses.
MIG & TIG Welding as needed
Shipping & Receiving
1997-2000 Grant Prideco, L.P. Houston, TX
Inspector / Line Worker
Inspect Heat Treated Oilfield Drill Pipe