Elmer Duarte
Olivehurst
Summary
Highly experienced Welding Inspector with a comprehensive knowledge of welding standards and quality. Proven ability to inspect welds in shop and field environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Welding Inspector
Terracon Consultants Inc
Sacramento
02.2025 - Current
- My job is to inspection various stages of fabrication and construction in shop and field environments.
- Review welding procedures, specifications, and qualifications to make sure are in compliance with proper welding code.
Quality Control Inspector
Lancaster Burns Construction, Inc.
Roseville
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Inspect steel and miscellaneous member prior to erection and installation.
- Make sure all welders certifications and procedures are maintained and being followed.
- Inspect repairs and rework to be In compliance to code and plans.
Welder
Tesco Controls
Sacramento
06.2023 - 03.2024
- My job is to fit up and weld sheet steel enclosures with MIG and TIG process.
Certified Welding Inspector/Special Inspector
Wallace Kuhl and Associates/UES
West Sacramento
12.2021 - 06.2023
- My job is to inspect various welding members to make sure work is per specification, code, and plans.
- As an inspector I verify material, welding certification, and welding equipment.
- I travel to various locations and shops.
- Also inspected concrete, epoxy, anchors, etc.
Welder/Fabricator
Lancaster Burns Construction, Inc.
Roseville
04.2021 - 12.2021
- My job was to do layout and fitting on structural welding components.
- Weld structural steel beams, columns, stairs, etc.
- Use torch, grinder, and hand tools.
Laser Operator/ Welder
Orchard Machinery Corporation
Yuba City
10.2019 - 04.2021
- My job is to operate the laser during the night shift cutting components and parts for agriculture machinery.
- I also weld and fabricate agriculture machinery.
Welder
Jd2
Rocklin
03.2019 - 10.2019
- My job was to weld beams and girders with FCAW.
- I also assist in minor fitting and layout.
- I also use the plasma, torch, shear, grinder, forklift, etc.
Welding Instructor
California Human Development
Olivehurst
06.2018 - 03.2019
- My job was to teach and train students in SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW to be able to obtain certification/qualification.
- I also helped them with basics working in a shop such as running a saw, grinder, shear, and torch and safety.
- I made sure to open and close shop and keep shop and class stocked with all equipment and supplies needed.
Welder
Orchard Machinery Corporation
Yuba City
12.2014 - 06.2018
- I performed varies tasks, I fabricated and welded agriculture machinery and trailers.
- I also welded hydraulic cylinders and did basic operations with welding robot.
- I also ran the plasma table and cut out parts for machinery.
Education
Associate - Welding
Yuba College
Marysville, CASkills
- Welding
- Quality Control
- Dimension Fit Up Check
- AWS D11,D13,D14,D18
- Fabrication
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- GMAW,SMAW, FCAW Welding
- Forklift
- Torch/Plasma Cutting
Certification
- Welding Certification, AWS D1.1
- Driver's License
- Certified Welding Inspector, AWS CWI, 09/01/27
- ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector, 04/01/27
- Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I, 03/01/27
- ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector, 02/01/27
- ACCP VT Level II, 09/01/24
- ACI Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector 03/17/2031
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Qualifications
- SMAW
- GMAW
- FCAW
Certificates
- 2 certificates of achievement in weld training programs in Yuba College and California Human Development
Timeline
Certified Welding Inspector
Terracon Consultants Inc
02.2025 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Lancaster Burns Construction, Inc.
03.2024 - 02.2025
Welder
Tesco Controls
06.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Welding Inspector/Special Inspector
Wallace Kuhl and Associates/UES
12.2021 - 06.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Lancaster Burns Construction, Inc.
04.2021 - 12.2021
Laser Operator/ Welder
Orchard Machinery Corporation
10.2019 - 04.2021
Welder
Jd2
03.2019 - 10.2019
Welding Instructor
California Human Development
06.2018 - 03.2019
Welder
Orchard Machinery Corporation
12.2014 - 06.2018
Associate - Welding
Yuba College