GERARDO SANDOVAL
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Welder and Handyman with over 6 years of experience in welding and fabrication, complemented by a strong background in general maintenance and repair tasks. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments while delivering high-quality results. Seeking a position that leverages my expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Handyman
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
- Repairs- fixing light sockets, re-hanging doors, repairing fixtures or fittings, and testing appliances
- Maintenance- Cleaning or remodeling shared spaces, installing safety equipment, and conducting health and safety checks
- Other tasks- Assembling furniture, moving equipment, carpentry, painting, and house clearance
- Mechanically skilled and able to use a variety of hand and power tools
- Welding and fabricating structures, trailers, cars, fences, decks, garbage bins etc..
- Contract jobs
- MIG and TIG welding
Welder
Acosta Sheet Metal
08.2016 - 01.2023
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools
- Cutting or trimming metal objects to specific dimensions
- Following custom directions
- Adhering to safety practices
- Inspecting parts and materials
- Reading custom blueprints
- Managing inventory
- Meeting deadlines
- TIG/MIG welding
- Maintaining reliability and quality of work
Technician
Pearman Landscaping
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Operate power equipment
- Install plants, landscape lighting, hardscape features
- Haul and spread topsoil, stone, mulch and other landscape material
- Operate garden tools
- Fencing repair
Machine Operator
Roma Bakery
12.2008 - 05.2015
- Train new employees
- Operate hamburger machine
- Input data production
- Oversee production of bread
- Bake bread in oven
- Sand and paint machines
- Grind machines and tools
- Pressure wash equipment
- Packaging production
- Polishing tools
Education
High school or equivalent -
Willow Glen High School
San Jose, CA05.2016
Skills
- Bilingual
- Structural welding
- TIG/MIG welding
- Fabrication
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Precision measuring tools
- Shaping and cutting
- Multitasker
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Data Entry
- Teamwork
Timeline
Welder/Handyman
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
Welder
Acosta Sheet Metal
08.2016 - 01.2023
Technician
Pearman Landscaping
05.2016 - 07.2016
Machine Operator
Roma Bakery
12.2008 - 05.2015
High school or equivalent -
Willow Glen High School
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