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Albert Chavez

Napa

Summary

Dedicated Combo Welder with [20+] years of extensive experience in industrial and commercial welding, proficient in various materials and techniques. Expertise includes MIG, flux, and stick welding, supported by a strong understanding of AWS standards and safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, models, and blueprints to execute precise welds across multiple positions, ensuring high-quality results. Committed to maintaining safe work environments while consistently delivering durable joints through meticulous preparation and technique application.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Welder

Ue Manufacturing
08.2022 - 02.2025
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.

Welder

The Dutra Group
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Efficiently cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces
  • Dismantled, straightened, reshaped, and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products
  • Used an air arc and a grinder to remove and repair unacceptable welds to meet quality guidelines

Welder

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Used portable grinders, hand files, and scrapers to remove rough spots from work pieces
  • Dismantled, straightened, reshaped, and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products
  • Used an air arc and a grinder to remove and repair unacceptable welds to meet quality guidelines
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames
  • Welded in a variety of positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead

Education

High School -

Vintage High School
01.1998

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Flux welding
  • Stick welding
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Welding
  • Piranha iron work
  • Welding safety precautions
  • Reading drawings
  • Models
  • Blueprints
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Structural welding

Timeline

Pipe Welder

Ue Manufacturing
08.2022 - 02.2025

Welder

The Dutra Group
05.2021 - 04.2022

Welder

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
07.2019 - 05.2021

High School -

Vintage High School
Albert Chavez