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Joel Hernandez- Rodriguez

Morovis

Summary

Accomplished Lead Welder at Wood with expertise in welding techniques and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to develop efficient welding procedures and ensure compliance with safety standards. Skilled in weld inspection and material preparation, delivering high-quality results while providing technical support across departments. Strong problem-solving abilities enhance production efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Welder

Wood
Florida, Estados Unidos
01.2013 - 05.2025
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Inspected welds visually or with x-rays to ensure proper penetration and fusion of materials.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Calculated heat input levels required for specific types of welds utilizing knowledge of metallurgy.
  • Provided technical support to other departments when needed.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.

Soldador

OCI
Texas, Estados Unidos
03.2005 - 12.2012
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Inspected welds visually or with x-rays to ensure proper penetration and fusion of materials.
  • Calculated heat input levels required for specific types of welds utilizing knowledge of metallurgy.
  • Provided technical support to other departments when needed.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fernando Suria Chavez
Barceloneta, PR
05-1998

GED -

Escuela Vocacional Llanos
Arecibo, PR
05-1998

Skills

  • Welding techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Weld inspection
  • Heat calculations
  • Material preparation
  • Soldering skills
  • Welding procedures
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding codes compliance
  • Welding safety

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Lead Welder

Wood
01.2013 - 05.2025

Soldador

OCI
03.2005 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Fernando Suria Chavez

GED -

Escuela Vocacional Llanos
Joel Hernandez- Rodriguez