Brody Baca
Saint Joseph
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with expertise in precision welding, blueprint interpretation, and safety compliance. Committed to delivering high-quality results while ensuring workplace safety and collaboration with team members.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Altec Industries
St Jospeh
12.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment for fabrication of metal components with precision.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate weld specifications and quality control.
- Inspected welds for quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Applied welding skills to repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery, extending equipment lifespan.
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to improve project workflows and consistently meet deadlines.
Parts Specialist
MacDon Industries
Kansas City
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted customers in identifying and sourcing parts for agricultural equipment.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of essential components.
- Processed incoming orders using the company's ERP system for tracking parts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline parts retrieval processes.
- Provided technical support to clients regarding product specifications and compatibility.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock records.
- Developed product knowledge through training sessions and hands-on experience.
- Organized and labeled parts to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
- Identified potential problems with defective or damaged parts before they reached customers.
Pipe Welder
Armstrong welding and repair
Farwell
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Executed welding of various pipe types in different positions, ensuring compliance with structural integrity standards.
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and adherence to quality assurance standards, contributing to overall project success.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise installations.
- Inspected welded joints for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve welding issues, enhancing project efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training junior welders on best practices and techniques.
- Coordinated with project managers to meet deadlines and specifications.
- Ensured proper handling of materials to prevent damage during transportation.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
- Accurately measured angles with protractors to ensure correct fitting alignment.
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and grading tasks on construction sites.
- Managed daily maintenance tasks, including cleaning and lubricating equipment.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Fabrication Welder
Moore Welding and fabrication
Clovis
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated welding machines for various fabrication projects.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and dimensions.
- Inspected welds for quality and conformity to standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing welding tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farwell Highschool
Farwell, TX05-2023
Skills
- Welding techniques
- MIG welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Plasma arc welding
- Overhead welding
- Cutting techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Welding inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Layout and fitting
- Problem solving
Timeline
Welder
Altec Industries
12.2025 - Current
Parts Specialist
MacDon Industries
04.2025 - 12.2025
Pipe Welder
Armstrong welding and repair
05.2022 - 03.2025
Fabrication Welder
Moore Welding and fabrication
06.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Farwell Highschool