Alexander Aguilera
Moline
Summary
Adept at MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, I honed my skills during a 2,000-hour apprenticeship at John Deere, achieving certifications and mastering MiG,Stick, and flux. My attention to detail and proactive safety measures have significantly enhanced productivity and quality standards in fabrication, contributing to UTLX Manufacturing's reputation for excellence and reliability in complex welding projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
09.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability by implementing metal recycling practices in workshop.
- Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
Welding Apprentice
John Deere
06.2023 - 08.2024
- 2,000 hour long apprenticeship where
- Certified in MiG through John Deere
- Certified in forklift
- Learned many new skills including
- MiG,flux, stick, and tig welding
- Plasma cutting
- Measuring
- Air/power tools
- Team building skills
- Working under pressure
- Contributed to efficient project completion by assisting in the setup, maintenance, and clean-up of workstations.
- Increased productivity by maintaining proper equipment functionality through regular inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Developed strong communication skills by regularly updating supervisors on project progress and addressing any concerns or challenges encountered.
- Enhanced safety measures by diligently following established guidelines and procedures during all welding tasks.
- Fabricated structural forms, pressure vessels, and boiler components.
- Optimized efficiency through active participation in pre-job planning meetings to discuss project goals and expectations.
- Upheld strict quality control standards by carefully inspecting finished welds for defects or inconsistencies before project submission.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moline Sr High School
Moline, IL06.2024
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Parts fabrication
- Precision measuring
- Plasma arc welding
- Heat treatment
- Safety equipment usage
- Health and safety
- OSHA compliance
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
Certification
MiG welding
Forklift
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
09.2024 - Current
Welding Apprentice
John Deere
06.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Moline Sr High School
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