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Rafael Paredes

Riverside

Summary

Results-driven NDT Technician with extensive experience at The Lab Material Testing, specializing in liquid penetrant testing and Magnetic Particle. Proven track record of enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime through proactive issue identification. Strong communicator and team player, dedicated to maintaining safety standards and optimizing processes for improved production efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NDT Technician

The Lab Material Testing
03.2019 - 05.2025
  • Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
  • Maintained a strong safety culture within the NDT department by adhering to established best practices and promoting awareness among team members.
  • Streamlined reporting processes by creating clear and concise documentation of findings for engineering teams to review.
  • Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
  • Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests.
  • Aided in minimizing production downtime through proactive identification of potential issues using liquid penetrant testing techniques.
  • Implemented corrective actions based on NDT findings, resulting in improved manufacturing processes.

Mechanical Technician

The Lab Material Testing
03.2019 - 05.2025
  • Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
  • Performed various mechanical testings such as: Wedge tensile, yield tensile, axial tensile, machine tensile, charpy impact testing, stress durability, hardness testing.
  • Participated in active training of co-workers and new staff
  • Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and develop solutions to existing mechanical problems.
  • Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical testings.

Metallurgical Technician

The Lab Material Testing
03.2019 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced metal quality by conducting thorough metallurgical testing and analysis.
  • Conducted comprehensive sample preparation, enabling precise microscopic examinations of metal microstructures.
  • Improved production efficiency by optimizing heat treatment processes for various metals.
  • Reduced scrap rates with careful monitoring and adjustment of alloy compositions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colegio Belen
10-2014

Skills

  • Liquid penetrant testing
  • Magnetic particle inspection
  • Visual inspection techniques
  • Certification and training
  • Aerospace NDT
  • Negative indication recognition
  • Welding inspection
  • Pipeline inspection
  • Work site management
  • Magnetic particle testing
  • Equipment calibration
  • Product testing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved yearly promotions by learning new testings in different departments with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Certified NDT Liquid Penetrand and Magnetic Particle Technician.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

NDT Technician

The Lab Material Testing
03.2019 - 05.2025

Mechanical Technician

The Lab Material Testing
03.2019 - 05.2025

Metallurgical Technician

The Lab Material Testing
03.2019 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Colegio Belen

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