Rafael Becerra
Cypress
Summary
Skilled structural welder with a proven track record in MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding. Known for exceptional attention to detail and safety compliance, consistently achieving high standards in fabrication and quality inspections.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Welder
Phills Steel Fabrication
San Bernardino, CA
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted inspections of completed welds to assess structural integrity and adherence to design requirements.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Minimized material waste while maintaining high-quality results through careful measurement and cutting techniques.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
Welder
Javier Ironworks
Fullerton, CA
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols consistently.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Education
GED -
Los Alamitos High School
Los Alamitos, CAL.A. Certified Welder -
Cerritos College
Norwalk, California, CASkills
- Visual inspection
- Weld defects identification
- Pipe welding
- Flux core welding
- Fabrication
- Welding quality control
- Stainless steel welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding positions
- Quality controls
- Plasma cutting
- Cutting techniques
Certification
L.A. Certified Welder
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Structural Welder
Phills Steel Fabrication
04.2023 - 06.2025
Welder
Javier Ironworks
05.2020 - 12.2023
GED -
Los Alamitos High School
L.A. Certified Welder -
Cerritos College