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John Rayas

Norfolk

Summary

Dynamic and skilled Structural Steel Welder with extensive experience at RKD, adept in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques. Proven ability to enhance weld quality and mentor teams, ensuring adherence to safety standards. Committed to continuous improvement and proficient in layout and fitting, contributing to successful project outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Structural Steel Welder

RKD
03.2022 - Current
  • Ensured accurate documentation of completed work according to company standards and clients.
  • Roll steel for fitting a steam chest, mesure thickness for any pre heating, inspect kiln for damges and cracks.
  • inspect thrust rollers, metal tires and trunions, check bearings for ware damage, replace bearings, inspect shafts and filler bars for cracks.
  • Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, mastering both MIG STICK and TIG processes on stainless steel and carbon steel for diverse project requirements.
  • Expanded skillset by learning additional metalworking techniques such as grinding, cutting, and finishing processes when required on projects.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.


Iron Worker

Tradesmen International
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Increased team efficiency by mentoring new ironworkers on best practices and techniques.

Combo Welder/Structural Steel Welder

Subcontracting
08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment by having saftey meetings.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
  • Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
  • Travled to job sites, worked on mesuring trunions, fit and build bases for thrust rollers for kiln companies.

Education

Welding Degree - Welding Tech

Northeast Communty College
Norfolk, NE
05.2001 -

Skills

Shielded metal arc welding

Flux core welding

Oxy-fuel cutting

Teamwork and communication

Plasma cutting

Gas metal arc welding

Welding procedure specification

Hazard communication

Weld repair techniques

Layout and fitting

Gas tungsten arc welding

Carbon arc gouging

Magnetic particle testing

Lockout and tagout procedures

Welding symbols interpretation

Rigging techniques

Joint preparation

Pipe welding

Fabrication

Certification

Osha 30

Timeline

Maritime osha

06-2024

Osha 30

08-2023

Structural Steel Welder

RKD
03.2022 - Current

Iron Worker

Tradesmen International
04.2020 - 08.2021

Combo Welder/Structural Steel Welder

Subcontracting
08.2015 - 12.2019

Welding Degree - Welding Tech

Northeast Communty College
05.2001 -

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