Rishi Patel
Guelph,Canada
Summary
Skilled Certified Welder with extensive experience in GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-acetylene welding techniques. Strong mechanical engineering background ensures delivery of high-quality welds that meet rigorous safety and industry standards. Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with expertise in process verification and equipment maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Welder
Conestoga College
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Achieved welding proficiency through training in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and Oxy-Acetylene.
- Executed safe operations and maintenance of welding equipment and tools.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Applied instructor feedback to improve welding techniques and overall performance.
- Maintained organized workspace, promoting safety for self and team members.
- Fabricated metal components utilizing diverse welding techniques and machinery.
Welding Technician – Mechanical / Pharmaceutical
Inject Care Parenterals Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Ensured weld integrity through quality inspections of welded joints and defects.
- Executed GMAW and SMAW welding on various HVAC system base frames.
- Supported assembly and alignment of utility equipment on welded frames.
- Utilized hand tools for cleaning and preparing welds effectively and safely.
- Interpreted blueprints and welding specifications for accurate execution.
- Prepared workpieces and configured welding equipment for optimal performance.
Welding/ Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Atul Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Ensured defect-free welds through basic quality checks for all welds.
- Executed GMAW and SMAW welding on various mechanical components and assemblies.
- Supported fabrication and alignment of mechanical equipment for chemical plant projects.
- Utilized grinders and chipping hammers to prepare and finish welds effectively.
- Interpreted mechanical drawings and welding specifications for precise execution.
- Maintained organized workshop by following safety protocols and implementing 5S practices.
Education
PG Diploma - Applied Manufacturing Management – Welding
Conestoga College
Guelph08.2025
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
S.S Agrawal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SSAIE&T)
Gujarat, India07.2018
Skills
- Proficient in GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, TIG, and oxy-acetylene welding
- CAD Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Process Verification & Quality Inspection
- Workplace & Welding Safety Compliance
- Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Fabrication & Preventive Maintenance
- Effective Communication & Team Collaboration
- Understanding welding symbols
- Flat position welding
- Welding inspection
- Welding safety protocols
Accomplishments
Successfully completed CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certification in GMAW (MIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding.
Certification
- Canadian Welding Bureau in GMAW
- Canadian Welding Bureau in SMAW
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Welder
Conestoga College
05.2024 - 05.2025
Welding Technician – Mechanical / Pharmaceutical
Inject Care Parenterals Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2021
Welding/ Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Atul Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2019
PG Diploma - Applied Manufacturing Management – Welding
Conestoga College
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
S.S Agrawal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SSAIE&T)