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Roberto Vargas

Rio Grande City

Summary

Accomplished Specialty Combo Welder at Bechtel, recognized for enhancing project efficiency through expert stainless steel and carbon steel welding. Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication skills, consistently delivering high-quality results while adhering to safety protocols. Proven ability to adapt welding techniques to meet complex project requirements, ensuring timely completion and superior craftsmanship.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialty Combo Welder

Bechtel
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in completing large-scale projects on time by effectively collaborating with other trades professionals such as electricians, pipefitters, and millwrights.
  • Promoted teamwork and collaboration by actively participating in daily team meetings, sharing insights, and offering constructive feedback on the work of fellow welders.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.

Combo Pipe Welder

PPS Personel Services
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, adapting to various project requirements with ease.
  • Increased project efficiency with timely completion of complex welding tasks, contributing to overall project success.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.

TIG Welder

Austin Industrial
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
  • Resolved any identified defects or inconsistencies promptly during the welding process to minimize rework time spent on corrections later on in production stages.
  • Promoted a safe working environment through strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures while welding various materials.
  • Earned numerous commendations from supervisors for consistently delivering high-quality welds in a timely manner.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.

Structural Welder

PPS Personel Services
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.

Education

GED - Specialty Combo Welder

McAllen Career Institute
Mcallen
07.2021

Skills

  • Stainless steel welding
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Flat welding
  • Horizontal welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Pipefitting
  • Structural welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Blueprint reading
  • Overhead welding
  • Grinding skills
  • Stick welding
  • Stainless steel metal welding

Languages

Spanish
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Specialty Combo Welder

Bechtel
03.2025 - 07.2025

Combo Pipe Welder

PPS Personel Services
02.2024 - 10.2024

TIG Welder

Austin Industrial
09.2023 - 11.2023

Structural Welder

PPS Personel Services
06.2021 - 08.2022

GED - Specialty Combo Welder

McAllen Career Institute

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