Oscar Avila
3141 Fillmore Avenue
Summary
Dynamic laborer with extensive experience at National Oilwell Varco, adept at equipment operation and maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing safety awareness and team collaboration, achieving project goals efficiently. Worked with welding and committed to continuous learning, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
Bakersfield, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Managed operation and maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure optimal work performance.
- Facilitated loading and unloading of materials for diverse project requirements.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to ensure timely task completion.
- Executed routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas to enhance operational efficiency.
- Enhanced skill set by actively pursuing continuous learning of advanced techniques, tools, and equipment relevant to laborer tasks.
- Achieved consistent results despite challenging weather conditions and external factors impacting productivity.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication.
Welding Fabricator
Work Experience
3201 F St Bakersfield, CA 93301 United States
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated various welding equipment, adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve workflow efficiency.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects as an integral member of a highly-skilled team.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient MIG welding techniques, increasing overall production rate.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA06.2024
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Job site cleanup
- Repetitive work
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Equipment operation
- State Driver's license
- Endurance and stamina
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery maintenance
- Ditch digging
- Cement mixing
- Hand and power tools
- Proper lifting techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Welding
- Fence installation
- Hazardous material handling
- Jackhammer operation
- Fence building
- Team lifting
- Team player
- Job site safety
- Physical strength
- Hand-eye coordination
- Carrying heavy loads
- Painting
Certification
Certificate of Achievement in Welding.
3G SMAW
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laborer
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
05.2025 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Work Experience
09.2023 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Welding
Bakersfield College