Ricardo Fidalgo
New Bedford
Summary
Skilled fabrication professional with strong expertise in welding, interpreting blueprints, and metalworking. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time while maintaining safety standards. Effective team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with proficiency in using various metal fabrication tools and machinery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder/Pipe Welder
Pine Hill Equipment
06.2021 - Current
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Welder
Blue Fleet Welding
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
New Bedford, MA06-2016
Skills
Arc Welding-7018, 6011, 7024 1/8" 5/32" 3/16" *any position*
Stainless Steel Arc Welding-309, 308 1/8" 5/32" *any position*
Aluminum, Stainless, Steel Tig welding *any position*
Mig Welding
Oxygen acetylene torch
Plasma Torch
Bending Pipe/Fitting Pipe- Weld pipe in any position and material
Grinding and finishing techniques
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Hoisting Engineer License
Languages
Portuguese
Timeline
Fabrication Welder/Pipe Welder
Pine Hill Equipment
06.2021 - Current
Welder
Blue Fleet Welding
07.2016 - 06.2021
- OSHA Certified
- Hoisting Engineer License
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
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