OSCAR GUZMAN
Spring Valley
Summary
Dependable welder/Leadman equipped to manage different assignments. Experienced and capable to guide, train apprentice welders. keep work areas organized and clean. Focused on working safely, quickly and accurately to meet project demands and quality standards. Conscious of production and project dead lines. Versatile, coachable, trainable, and professional with a high quality workmanship
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
7 Fabrication
Spring Valley
01.2013 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and welding requirements.
- Operated various welding machines and tools for precision work.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications for projects.
- Maintained welding equipment and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Organized workspace and managed materials for efficient production flow.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products for compliance standards.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Welder 3
Delphinus Engineering
Chula Vista
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Welded galvanized stainless steel and aluminum metals to fabricate products, structures, and metal equipment.
- Reviewed contractor standards, specifications and other documentation to determine welding requirements and plan work.
- Applied understanding of shielded metal arc and gas welding processes.
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Clamped, tack-welded, and heat-bended components to complete assigned tasks.
- Took initiative to organize tasks strategically to meet designated work schedule.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
- Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
- Customized settings on welding machines according to material specifications.
- Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and safety practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of welding equipment.
- Adjusted welding methods based on feedback from quality control inspections.
- Documented project progress and reported issues promptly to supervision.
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag.
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment, and materials from unnecessary risks.
- Followed precise blueprints to cut and assemble metal components.
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment.
- Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes.
- Cleaned and degreased parts to keep equipment operating correctly.
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications.
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results.
- Analyzed technical documentation to plan smooth layouts, assemblies and welding operations.
- Set up and operated welding equipment.
- Welded combinations of metals and alloys to join components.
- Reviewed work orders to select torch tips, flux and brazing alloys.
- Removed excess materials from complete work and polished surfaces.
- Worked AMod on USS Momsen under GDIT
- Working ABS on USS Roosevelt under GDIT
Welder
Tradeteamusa
Chula Vista
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed contractor standards, specifications and other documentation to determine welding requirements and plan work.
- Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
- Took initiative to organize tasks strategically to meet designated work schedule.
- Applied understanding of shielded metal arc and gas welding processes.
- Developed skills in flame cutting, beveling and notching of parts.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure welds met specific strength requirements.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment for fabrication projects.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy to select appropriate welding techniques.
- Customized settings on welding machines according to material specifications.
- Repaired damaged metal parts of construction equipment and vehicles.
Welder
South Coast Welding
Chula Vista
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Welded galvanized stainless steel and aluminum metals to fabricate products, structures, and metal equipment.
- Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds.
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
- Laid out, aligned and secured parts and assemblies.
- Completed work within Standard Repair Times (SRT)s.
- Fabricated and designed metal modifications of equipment.
- Took initiative to organize tasks strategically to meet designated work schedule.
- Clamped, tack-welded, and heat-bended components to complete assigned tasks.
- Dismantled, straightened, reshaped and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products.
- Welded stainless steel and aluminum parts for industrial machinery.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy to select appropriate welding techniques.
- Documented project progress and reported issues promptly to supervision.
- Preventative maintenance on USS Micheal Monsoor.
- Certified ABS aluminum mig welding for work at the port of San Diego.
- Worked under Serco replacing cane foundations and stud runs.
- Helped Serco with AFT foundation on USS New York.
- Welded the aluminum mast for Serco on the USS Stout.
Welder
Tradeteamusa
Chula Vista
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Contracted to SouthCoast Welding traveled to Virginia to help with aluminum projects at MHI on USS Normandy.
Welder
CMSD/HII
San Diego
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Welded galvanized stainless steel and aluminum metals to fabricate products, structures, and metal equipment.
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
Installer
GOI
Chula Vista
09.2006 - 11.2019
- Installed equipment according to technical specifications and safety guidelines.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues on-site.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Followed installation plans and blueprints for accurate setup.
- Documented installation processes and maintained detailed records of work performed.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, materials and tools to complete work on job sites.
- Removed systems and fixtures to prepare for replacements.
- Conducted quality checks on installations to verify compliance with standards.
- Followed blueprints, diagrams, and installation instructions accurately to complete tasks efficiently.
Welder
NASSCO
San Diego
04.2004 - 08.2006
- New construction on various tables, welded water tight collar, inserts, and ran automated welding machine.
Education
GED -
Chula Vista Adult School
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Laid out
- Aligned
- Secured parts and assemblies
- Organized tasks strategically
- Clamped
- Tack-welded
- Heat-bended components
- Fabricated in shop
- Worked repair 5xxx certified
- Stainless steel metal welding
- Hand and power tool safety
- Decision-making
- Filler Material Selection
- Metal alloys
- Overhead welding
- Multitasking capacity
- Safety procedures
- Defective material identification
- Attention to detail
- Maintain equipment
- Relationship building
- Shaping and cutting
- Portable grinders
- Cutting techniques
- Equipment operation
- Metallurgy process
- Cast iron metal welding
- Post-welding treatment
- Power tools
- Physical strength
- Stick welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Welding chart specifications
- Compliance
- Flux core welding
- Effective communication
- Goal setting
- Quality control
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Aluminum metal welding
- Grinding and buffing
- Hand and power tool operation
- Fabrication
- Understanding
- Blueprint reading
- Welding symbols
- Carbon steel welding
- Cast iron welding
- Analytical thinking
- Welding clamping
- Team collaboration
- Written communication
- Excellent communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Continuous improvement
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Metallurgy understanding
- Alloy Recognition
- Wire feed machines
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Detail orientation
- ISO9001 trained
- Critical thinking
- Vertical welding
- Plasma cutting
Timeline
Welder 3
Delphinus Engineering
08.2024 - 08.2025
Welder
Tradeteamusa
05.2024 - 08.2024
Welder
South Coast Welding
04.2023 - 05.2024
Welder
Tradeteamusa
11.2022 - 05.2023
Welder
CMSD/HII
12.2019 - 12.2020
Fabrication Welder
7 Fabrication
01.2013 - Current
Installer
GOI
09.2006 - 11.2019
Welder
NASSCO
04.2004 - 08.2006
GED -
Chula Vista Adult School