Experience

Texas State Technical College Harlingen

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Chairman - Instructor

  • Aug 2000 - Present

  Served as Department Chair / Instructor for the Welding Technology Department at Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas. Duties include the administration of program operations and the supervision of program faculty. Also serve as Instructor for the Welding Technology Department. Duties include teaching program courses, developing and revising program courses and assignments, and advising and assessing student learning outcomes. COURSES TAUGHT: WLDG1313 Introduction to Blue Print Reading For Welders WLDG1407 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes WLDG1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding WLDG1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WLDG1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication WLDG1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding WLDG2413 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes WLDG2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding WLDG1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding WLDG2406 Intermediate Pipe Welding WLDG2453 Advanced Pipe Welding WLDG2432 Welding Automation WLDG2435 Advanced Layout and Fabrication Show less



Texas Chassis Works

• Welder, Fabricator

  • 2007 - 2008

  Fabricate and service high end race car chassis and components. Extensive welding of 4130 chrome moly tubing (for complete drag race and custom chassis) meeting the requirements of SFI. Foundation criteria. The layout , fabrication, and welding of Pro Mod chassis, 10.5 Outlaw chassis, Dragster Chassis ( rear engine), aluminum fuel cells, custom headers, narrowed rear ends with custom fabricated 4 link and ladder bar systems. Fabricate and service high end race car chassis and components. Extensive welding of 4130 chrome moly tubing (for complete drag race and custom chassis) meeting the requirements of SFI. Foundation criteria. The layout , fabrication, and welding of Pro Mod chassis, 10.5 Outlaw chassis, Dragster Chassis ( rear engine), aluminum fuel cells, custom headers, narrowed rear ends with custom fabricated 4 link and ladder bar systems.



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Welder, Fabricator

  • 1996 - 1999

  Welder Senior: Fabricate and weld assemblies per AWS D1.1 (structural steel) and D1.2 (structural aluminum) codes for MAGE (Mechanical Aerospace Ground Equipment) for the US Government Defense Systems program, P-81 Special Project, US Navy, and several projects associated with launch vehicle and satellite support. Certified to perform GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, OFC and PAC on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys. Plan welding techniques and sequence of welding operations on assemblies as required by blueprint. Perform machining operations incidental to fabrication and welding of mechanical aerospace ground equipment. Assist in training and job monitoring of lesser skilled workers. Document welder certifications, WPS’s, PQR’s to meet specific job at hand. Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows NT, and Microsoft Excel. Accepted certification for CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) QC1, as well as have acquired certification for CWE (Certified Welding Educator) through the American Welding Society. Show less



Moore's Welding Service

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Welder, Fabricator

  • 1992 - 1996

  Worked as an independent certified welder and fabricator, contracting work for Emair and Aero Tech Stainless. This included fabrication, lathe and milling machine work and GTAW welding of aircraft components. All work was performed IAW the respective operators Approved Operations Manual and current editions of AC 43.13-1A. Extensive experience with 304-316 stainless steel, 4130 chrome moly, 6000 and 3000 series aluminum. Custom fabrication of motorsports components, aluminum fishing boat towers and a variety of special projects. Show less



Midstates Pipe Fabrication

• United States

• Welder, Pipefitter

  • 1992 - 1995

  Worked as a certified Journeyman welder and fabricator for the petro chemical, power plant and nuclear industries, using skills in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SAW processes. Competent in the welding of the following alloys: • 1 ¼ % chrome ½% moly (P11) • 2 ¼% chrome 1% moly (P22) • 5% chrome ½% moly (P5) • 9% chrome 1% moly (P9) • 300 series stainless steel • Duplex stainless steel • Titanium • Inconel • Copper Nickel • Carbon Steel Worked as a certified Journeyman welder and fabricator for the petro chemical, power plant and nuclear industries, using skills in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SAW processes. Competent in the welding of the following alloys: • 1 ¼ % chrome ½% moly (P11) • 2 ¼% chrome 1% moly (P22) • 5% chrome ½% moly (P5) • 9% chrome 1% moly (P9) • 300 series stainless steel • Duplex stainless steel • Titanium • Inconel • Copper Nickel • Carbon Steel



Emair

• Spain
• Software Development

• Welder, Fabricator

  • 1988 - 1992

  This position included the fabrication and GTAW welding of aircraft components during manufacture and repair. Lathe and milling machine operations performed. Extensive welding and fabrication of 4130N chrome moly tubing and plate. 2000, 3000, 6000 series aluminum. 304, 316 and 347 stainless steels, and magnesium. Experience with drilling and riveting, sheet metal brake, drill press, spot welders, nibblers, sheet metal shear and basic shop equipment. All work was performed IAW the Operators Approved Operations Manual and current applicable AC’s including AC 43.13-1A. Show less



J.W. Barfield Asphalt Contractors

• J.W. Barfield Asphalt Contractors

  • 1979 - 1988

  Worked as operator of heavy equipment in the road construction business. Operated asphalt laydown machine, slip form concrete machine, maintainer, scraper, backhoe and high lift crane. Experience in figuring elevations with transit in field. Performed truck driving skills and performed maintenance work in shop (mechanics, welding, fabrication and painting). Worked as operator of heavy equipment in the road construction business. Operated asphalt laydown machine, slip form concrete machine, maintainer, scraper, backhoe and high lift crane. Experience in figuring elevations with transit in field. Performed truck driving skills and performed maintenance work in shop (mechanics, welding, fabrication and painting).