DAN LORENZ CHICA
GL MECHANIQUE INC.
LONGUEUIL,Canada
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Skilled Welder with 7 years of experience in metal fabrication and structural welding. Trained as a Fitter Machinist, with expertise in machine operations, fabrication processes, and equipment maintenance. Proficient in preparing materials, interpreting technical drawings, and delivering high-quality welds while adhering to safety standards.
Work History
WELDER FABRICATOR AND REPAIR
2 Years 3 Months- Perform high-quality welding repairs on trailer frames, cross members, ramps, hinges, and support structures.
- Use MIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux-core welding techniques to repair and reinforce steel components.
- Align and fit metal parts accurately before welding to maintain structural integrity and proper trailer alignment.
- Cut, grind, and prepare metal surfaces to ensure strong and clean weld joints.
- Replace damaged or corroded steel plates, brackets, and structural parts of trailers.
- Fabricate replacement components when original parts are damaged or unavailable.
- Operate workshop equipment such as cutting torches, grinders, welding machines, and measuring tools.
- Collaborated with mechanics and maintenance teams to execute structural repairs and modifications on trailers.
- Inspected and assessed truck and trailer frames to identify structural issues and ensure safety compliance.
WELDER ASSEMBLER
1 Year 4 Months- Assembled and welded trailer bodies and dump truck body structures, ensuring adherence to specifications for durability and performance.
- Executed complete welding processes for carbon steel and stainless steel components in various projects.
- Perform MIG and Stick welding to join and reinforce steel components.
- Fabricate and install steel panels, frames, side walls, and structural supports.
- Align and fit metal parts accurately before welding to ensure proper assembly.
- Install and weld hinges, brackets, tailgates, and body supports.
- Cut, grind, and prepare metal materials for welding and fabrication work.
- Inspected and tested welded joints for strength and quality, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area safe and organized.
FULL WELDER
1 Month- Welded columns and construction materials for bridges, buildings, and industrial structures, ensuring structural strength and integrity.
- Full welding using GMAW of all positions with ultrasonic Test.
- Performed welding repairs on various materials to ensure structural integrity.
- Performed grinding and gauging tasks to enhance precision in welding preparations and improve quality of welds.
- Completed all tasks on schedule.
- Ensures after care at workstation like returning used tools to its proper places and making sure used machines and equipment are switched off.
- Maintained a clean work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in construction tasks for Sea Games Zola Athletic Stadium project, contributing to timely project completion and structural safety.
- Assisted in construction and welding tasks for Widus Hotel and Casino Expansion project.
SMAW Welder/Maintenance Staff
3 Months- Executed welding repairs and maintenance on machinery, equipment, and metal structures to enhance operational reliability.
- Use welding processes such as MIG (GMAW), Stick (SMAW), or Flux-Core (FCAW) to repair steel components.
- Repair and reinforce frames, brackets, supports, pipes, and structural parts.
- Cut, grind, and prepare metal surfaces before welding to ensure strong weld joints.
- Replace worn or damaged metal parts and components of equipment.
- Inspect equipment and structures to identify cracks, wear, corrosion, and metal damage.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure strength, durability, and quality standards.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to repair industrial machines and structural components, contributing to overall maintenance efficiency.
- Operate tools and equipment such as welding machines, grinders, cutting torches, and measuring tools.
SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and MIG Welder
3 Years- Managed welding and repair projects using SMAW and MIG, ensuring high standards in workmanship.
- Executed flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead FCAW welding, prepared for X-ray and ultrasonic testing while proficiently using gas-operated welding tools.
- Full welding of Carbon Steel of all sizes.
- Operate Acetylene and Electric Arc Welding machine in cutting and welding.
- Assemble and disassemble of components with the help of power and hand tools.
- Structural beams, plates, flooring, and brackets.
- Performed detailed inspections of welded joints, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- PROJECT: CRANE SHIP
SMAW, GMAW Welder (On-The-Job-Training)
4 Months- Fabricated metal products including steel ladders, BBQ grills, folding chairs, and ironing tables using MIG, FCAW, and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Welding wall brackets,wall shelf,wall bracket hanger,storage rack,dress display rack,etc. Buffing metal products.
- Completed jobs on schedule, contributing to overall workflow efficiency.
- Maintained organized work station by returning tools to proper places and ensuring machines and equipment were powered off after use.
- Maintained a clean work area by regularly organizing tools and materials.
Education
Vocational Course - Fitter Machinist
High School/Secondary Level
Skills
Steel welding
Metal fabrication
Multi-pass welding
Metal cutting
Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Heating
Structural reinforcement
Welding Inspection and Quality Assurance
Precision Measurement and Layout
Component alignment
Maintenance welding
Fabrication equipment operation
Blueprint interpretation
Steel handling
Workplace safety
PPE compliance
Certification
- Certificate Name: FCAW Welder's Qualification (NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI)
- Certificate No.: WE15IB0835
- Date: 2015-07-22 - 2018-07-21
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS:
- School Name: Stars and RainboAcademy Inc.
- Course Taken: FLUXED CORED ARC WELDING NCII
- Location: Sucat, ParanaqueCity
- Duration: 2014-03-26 - 2014-04-10
- School Name: Stars and Rainbow Academy Inc.
- Course Taken: JAPANESE LANGUAGE TRAINING COURSE & JAPANESE WORK ETHICS and CROSS CULTURE
- Location: Sucat, Paranaque City
- Duration: 2014-05-19 - 2014-08-20
- School Name: Don Bosco Technical Institute
- Course Taken: MACHINING NC II
- Location: Makati City
- Duration: 2012-06 - 2013-06 (337 Hrs)
- Course Taken: NC II (SMAW)
- Duration: 2012-06 - 2013-09 (268 Hrs)
- School Name: TESDA
- Duration: 2018-09 - 2023-09
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Dan Lorenz M. Chica
Timeline
WELDER FABRICATOR AND REPAIR
GL MECHANIQUE INC.
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
WELDER ASSEMBLER
PHIL LAROCHELLE EQUIPEMENT INC.
12.2022 - 04.2024Read More
FULL WELDER
STEEL CENTRE PHILIPPINES, INC.
10.2018 - 11.2018Read More
SMAW Welder/Maintenance Staff
INVIVO NSA PHILIPPINES (Under CWAMSI Agency)
05.2018 - 08.2018Read More
SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and MIG Welder
MANABE ZOKI CO LTD
09.2014 - 09.2017Read More
SMAW, GMAW Welder (On-The-Job-Training)
GOLDEN DRAGON METAL PRODUCTSINC.
04.2013 - 08.2013Read More
Mambulo Nuevo Highschool
High School/Secondary Level
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Don Bosco Technical Institute
Vocational Course from Fitter Machinist
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