Justis Araiza
Sanders
Summary
6 years experience in welding, 4 years of the 6 was experience in welding courses and 2 years of work experience. Several years of college level mathematics . Skilled in metal cutting and soldering. Pipe Welder with comprehensive experience in various welding techniques such as SMAW and GMAW. Demonstrated abilities in interpreting blueprints layouts, maintaining welding machinery and ensuring adherence to safety procedures. Skilled at working efficiently in team environments and completing projects within deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Welder
Dallagos Corporation
Gallup
06.2025 - Current
- Prefabricated mainlines, branch lines, cross-mains for gas and water lines for industrial/commercial services.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for accurate pipe layout and installation.
- Regularly maintained welding equipment for top performance and safety.
- Conducted quality checks on welds to ensure it met industry standards.
- Welded all schedule steel pipes including sch.10 - 40 steel pipes.
- Welded different positions like flat position, horizontal position; fixed positions on site.
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, stick , ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
Welding Intern
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines and specifications.
- Replace worn electrodes regularly when necessary.
- Repair worn or damaged parts of structures or assemblies.
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment including checking connections, calibrating gauges and replacing defective parts if needed.
- Follow written instructions from supervisors closely while performing assigned duties.
- Cut and prepare material for welding operations by studying blueprints, drawings, specifications, sketches and templates.
- Maintain records of materials used in projects as well as time spent on each task performed.
Education
Welding 4G - HVAC And Welding Engineering
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM 08.2023 - 05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Mathematics
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZSkills
- Pipe installation
- Intermediate blueprint interpretation
- Welding machine operation
- Quality maintenance checks on equipment
- Knowledge/skilled with power tools/hand tools
- Team collaboration
- Problem troubleshooting
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Grinding techniques
- Piping fabrication
- Pipe beveling
- Oxy-fuel cutting
Languages
Navajo
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code 2020
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Dallagos Corporation
06.2025 - Current
Welding Intern
Navajo Technical University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Welding 4G - HVAC And Welding Engineering
Navajo Technical University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Mathematics
Northland Pioneer College