JOSE PADILLA
New Bedford
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented welder with a strong track record in structural, ornamental, and custom fabrication. Proficient in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and CNC cutting, with hands-on expertise in high-precision welding for marine, industrial, and defense applications. Skilled at reading blueprints, operating specialized machinery, and collaborating with teams to deliver complex projects safely, on time, and to exact specifications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tank Welder / Fitter
Taco Comfort Solutions
01.2025 - Current
- Perform complex welding on tanks and heat exchangers using GMAW/FCAW processes.
- Execute precision fit-up for custom weldments per engineering specifications.
- Direct and coordinate welding teams on multi-welder projects.
- Conduct advanced and hazardous rigging operations for large vessel movement.
Welder
Blount Boats
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed high-quality welding for marine structures in compliance with stringent safety and quality standards.
Welder / Mechanic
Ryan Iron Works
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Fit and welded structural railings using full-size blueprints.
- Operated CNC machinery for precision material cutting.
Welder / Fabricator
Incident Control
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Fabricated armored doors for federal vehicles with strict accuracy and quality requirements.
Iron Worker
Orlando's Iron Works
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Manufactured ornamental gates, railings, and structural components.
Education
Industrial Welder -
Central Community College
Skills
- SMAW welding
- GMAW-P welding
- FCAW welding
- Custom fabrication
- Structural fabrication
- Tank welding
- Heat exchanger welding
- Fitting
- CNC machinery operation
- Rigging
- Heavy equipment handling
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team leadership
- Task coordination
- Shop safety
- Quality control
Certification
- Industrial Welding Certification - Central Community College
- OSHA Safety Training (if applicable)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Tank Welder / Fitter
Taco Comfort Solutions
01.2025 - Current
Welder
Blount Boats
03.2024 - 01.2025
Welder / Mechanic
Ryan Iron Works
08.2023 - 03.2024
Welder / Fabricator
Incident Control
03.2023 - 07.2023
Iron Worker
Orlando's Iron Works
08.2020 - 02.2023
Industrial Welder -
Central Community College