Santos Cota
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Tank Welder with extensive experience at Granite Peak Fabrication, skilled in gas tungsten arc welding and committed to safety and quality. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through process improvements and effective teamwork, ensuring project success while maintaining high standards in weld integrity and workplace organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tank Welder
Granite Peak Fabrication
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols for welding operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing materials for welding processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure efficiency.
Tank Welder
Permian Tank Odessa
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Contributed to overall project success by effectively communicating with supervisors, engineers, and other trades professionals.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing materials for welding processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure efficiency.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance welding skills and knowledge.
- Supported quality control measures by inspecting welds for defects and inconsistencies.
Tank Welder
Tri Point Midland
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Supported quality control measures by inspecting welds for defects and inconsistencies.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing materials for welding processes.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Skills
- Welding safety procedures
- Vertical welding
- Horizontal welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Weld repair techniques
- Cutting processes
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Gas metal arc welding
- Attention to detail
- Pipe welding techniques
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Health and safety
- Tool operation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Tank Welder
Granite Peak Fabrication
01.2023 - 02.2025
Tank Welder
Permian Tank Odessa
06.2020 - 02.2021
Tank Welder
Tri Point Midland
01.2012 - 01.2020
Similar Profiles
Denny BrandonDenny Brandon
Code Pipe Welding Manager at Granite Peak FabricationCode Pipe Welding Manager at Granite Peak Fabrication
Mark EmanuelsonMark Emanuelson
Project Manager at Granite Peak FabricationProject Manager at Granite Peak Fabrication
Jeremy CartwrightJeremy Cartwright
Welder at Granite Peak FabricationWelder at Granite Peak Fabrication
JESSICA GILLETTEJESSICA GILLETTE
Assistant Branch Manager at Herc Rentals, Inc.Assistant Branch Manager at Herc Rentals, Inc.
Zachary LetcherZachary Letcher
ITS Help Desk - Training Lead at University Of San DiegoITS Help Desk - Training Lead at University Of San Diego