William Ponce
Tucson
Summary
Detail-oriented Field Welder with expertise in MIG and TIG welding. Committed to optimizing workflows and ensuring safety compliance, while training junior welders to enhance team performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Welder/Welding Fabricator
A Thru Z Consulting
Tucson, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to ensure structural integrity and adherence to safety standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine welding requirements for various projects.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows, ensuring timely completion of fabrication tasks.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in training junior welders on best practices and safe operation of welding equipment.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for welding operations to enhance efficiency and consistency in output.
- Safeguarded equipment longevity through regular cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of welding tools and machinery.
- Improved overall weld quality by providing expert guidance and mentoring for junior welders on best practices and techniques.
- Upheld stringent industry standards by consistently adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during all aspects of the welding process.
- Increased welding efficiency by conducting thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal project implementation and timely delivery of high-quality workmanship.
- Enhanced productivity with effective time management and prioritization of tasks while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while performing precise measurements and cuts, ensuring a seamless fit of welded components.
- Streamlined fabrication process by interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications accurately in alignment with project goals.
- Reduced project completion times by utilizing advanced welding techniques, such as MIG and TIG processes.
- Maintained a safe working environment for all team members through rigorous safety checks and equipment maintenance routines.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure by effectively managing workload in fast-paced work environments.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Field Installer/Fabrication Welder
Custom Metal Design
Tucson, AZ
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Installed custom metal components on-site, ensuring precise alignment and structural integrity.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess installation requirements and timelines.
- Operated hand and power tools safely while adhering to industry standards and protocols.
- Trained new installers on best practices and safety measures for field operations.
Education
Welding/ Fabrication - Welding
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Grinding and finishing
- Welding safety procedures
- Stainless steel welding
- Carbon steel welding
- Power tools operation
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Visual inspection techniques
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Aluminum welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Personal protective equipment
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Pressure vessel welding
- Structural welding techniques
- Welding inspection
- Hand tools operation
- Pipe welding techniques
- Fabrication techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Torch cutting
- Stick welding
- Vertical welding
Certification
- Certified welder/fabricator, A thru Z consulting - 3 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field Welder/Welding Fabricator
A Thru Z Consulting
05.2023 - Current
Field Installer/Fabrication Welder
Custom Metal Design
09.2020 - 05.2023
Welding/ Fabrication - Welding
Pima Community College