Jonatan Joseph Muñoz
Morgan City
Summary
Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Welder
Sealevel Construction
Thibodaux
02.2025 - Current
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Weld pipe in all positions and different sizes
Structural Welder
Performance Contractors
Morgan City
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Tested different types of welding equipment to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing scraps of metal and other debris from job sites.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Replaced worn out electrodes on arc welders regularly for improved efficiency.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
Welder Foreman
Bollinger Shipyards
Morgan City
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on welding machinery and equipment.
- Directed the installation of new equipment, machines, and tools to improve production efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate welding methods needed for each job.
- Established work schedules based on project deadlines and available resources.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Conducted regular inspections of worksites for potential hazards prior to beginning any welding activities.
- Developed safety protocols to be followed by welders in order to prevent injuries.
- Inspected completed welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Assigned and monitored daily welding tasks for crew members.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in a professional manner while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Ensured that all welding processes were performed according to standard operating procedures.
Structure Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
Morgan City
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Position pieces of metal in jigs or fixtures on bench or table for welding operations.
- Ensure that all welds are clean and free of spatter prior to inspection.
- Inspect welds for conformance with applicable standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine the specific welding requirements.
- Test completed welds with nondestructive methods such as x-ray testing or ultrasonic testing.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions utilizing flux core arc welding process.
Structural Welder
Thoma Sea Marine Construction
Houma
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Calibrated gauges to measure the correct amount of heat during welding operations.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing scraps of metal and other debris from job sites.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Performed welding on steel components for bridge construction projects.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
Skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Safety procedures
- Welding inspection
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Carbon arc gouging
- Blueprint reading
- Overhead crane operation
- Grinding and buffing
- Stick welding
- Welding safety
- Overhead welding
- Power tools operation
- Stainless steel metal welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Pipe welding
- Quality inspection
- Employee training
- Project management
- Welding equipment operation
- Weld inspection
- Site supervision
- Job site cleanup
- Time management
- Following instructions
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Sealevel Construction
02.2025 - Current
Structural Welder
Performance Contractors
06.2023 - 12.2024
Welder Foreman
Bollinger Shipyards
07.2018 - 04.2023
Structure Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
03.2015 - 05.2018
Structural Welder
Thoma Sea Marine Construction
05.2013 - 01.2015