VIC CHAVEZ
23 Lochinver Road Papatoetoe,AUK
Summary
Accomplished Welder with extensive experience at my previous companies, skilled in MIG carbon, MIG alluminum and TIG welding. Proven ability to fabricate complex structural components while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Adept at blueprint interpretation and fostering teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Steel Erector
Sable Engineering Limited
178 Foundry Road Silverdale , AUCKLAND
04.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete welding tasks efficiently.
- Followed safety procedures to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, beams and columns.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Welder/Welding Fabricator
FELL/ NT Engineering Limited
16 Hawke Drive, Haruru 0271, Far Northland New Zealand 0204
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and part of the ship like sideshells and accommodation house.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding operations.
- Conducted inspections of welds to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
Conbination Welder, Mig/Tig and Smaw.
East-Working Partners (EWP)
ul, Bolesława Śmiałego 27/2, 70-348 , Szczecin, Poland
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Operated welding equipment safely and efficiently in a team environment.
Welder, Mig, FCAW, Sub-merge Arc Welding
Arabian International Company (AIC)
Mecca 25343, Asfan , Saudi Arabia
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Operated welding equipment and tools safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Welder, Deputy Foreman
Hanjin Heavy Industries Company (HHIC-Phil)
Sitio Agusuhin MT. Redondo Peninsula, Cawag, Subic, Zambales
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Operated welding equipment to execute precise metal joining tasks.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, containership and furnace shells.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for fabrication processes.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Under Graduate
University of The Visayas
Corner D. Jakosalem , Cebu City, Philippines 6000 06.2009 - 02.2010
Basilio B. Chan Memorial Agricultural And Industrial School
Agro Lavezares Northern , Northern Samar, Philippines 6404Skills
- MIG welding
- Carbon and stainless TIG welding
- Aluminum Mig and Tig welding
- Arc welding
- Fabricate varies type of structurals
- Blueprint interpretation
- Plasma and acetylene cutting
- Scissor lift driving
- Knuckle boom driving
- Forklift driving
- Manual truck driving 3,800kgs
Languages
Tagalog
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Polish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Elevated Work Platform(EWP)License
- Class1 Full License New Zealand
- Welding Tickets
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder/Steel Erector
Sable Engineering Limited
04.2025 - Current
Welder/Welding Fabricator
FELL/ NT Engineering Limited
05.2023 - 03.2025
Conbination Welder, Mig/Tig and Smaw.
East-Working Partners (EWP)
08.2021 - 05.2023
Welder, Mig, FCAW, Sub-merge Arc Welding
Arabian International Company (AIC)
12.2018 - 12.2020
Welder, Deputy Foreman
Hanjin Heavy Industries Company (HHIC-Phil)
08.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Under Graduate
University of The Visayas
06.2009 - 02.2010
Basilio B. Chan Memorial Agricultural And Industrial School