Omar Echevarria Ortiz
Reading
Summary
Experienced welder and injection molding technician with a track record of maintaining high safety standards and performing equipment maintenance. Skilled in technical troubleshooting and production monitoring, contributing to quality assurance and operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Welder
FerroWork
Kutztown
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Maintained clean work environment by promptly removing scrap metal, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Applied welding skills to effectively repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery, contributing to operational reliability.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Executed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout procedures, promoting a safe workplace.
Injection Molding Technician
Molding Boyertown Foundry
Boyertown
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Operated injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic components.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality and consistency of molded parts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall production efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, maintaining optimal performance and reducing downtime.
Welder
Reading Truck Body
Reading
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate durable truck bodies, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
- Conducted quality checks on welded components for compliance.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety practices and techniques.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment, restoring functionality and extending lifespan of components.
- Set up welding machines tailored to specific job requirements, optimizing readiness for fabrication tasks.
Molding Technician
Boyertown Foundry
Boyertown
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Operated molding machines, ensuring production of high-quality metal castings to meet customer specifications.
- Inspected molds for defects, maintaining rigorous quality standards to ensure flawless production.
- Assisted in training new technicians on machinery and safety practices.
- Documented and analyzed production data to enhance mold performance and identify areas for improvement.
Mold Assembler
Hamburg Manufacturing
Hamburg
01.2008 - 11.2011
- Assembled components using hand tools and power equipment, ensuring safe practices to maintain workplace safety.
- Followed assembly instructions precisely, contributing to accurate product construction and minimizing errors.
- Operated machinery to support various stages of the assembly process.
- Assembled components according to detailed specifications using hand tools and power tools, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
Welder
FerroWorks
Kutztown
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate truck bodies, ensuring structural integrity and quality standards.
- Utilized various welding techniques, including MIG and TIG processes.
- Set up welding machines for specific jobs, optimizing settings for quality results.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered materials for projects, meeting production deadlines and supporting workflow efficiency.
Education
Certificate - Commercial Welding License
Professional Technical Institution, Inc
Bayomon, PR01-1999
High School Diploma -
Escuela Asunción Rodríguez De Sala
Guayanilla, PR05-1995
Certifcate - Plumbing
Yauco Higher Occupational And Technical School
Yauco, PR01-1995
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Gas metal arc welding
- Multi-process welding
- Welding position proficiency
- Metal fabrication
- Metal shaping techniques
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Production monitoring
- Technical troubleshooting
- Precision measuring tools
- Measurement tools
- Equipment maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
Commercial Welding Certificate
Timeline
Welder
FerroWork
12.2024 - 12.2025
Injection Molding Technician
Molding Boyertown Foundry
12.2020 - 09.2023
Welder
Reading Truck Body
03.2018 - 12.2020
Molding Technician
Boyertown Foundry
01.2012 - 12.2017
Mold Assembler
Hamburg Manufacturing
01.2008 - 11.2011
Welder
FerroWorks
01.2003 - 12.2007
Certificate - Commercial Welding License
Professional Technical Institution, Inc
High School Diploma -
Escuela Asunción Rodríguez De Sala
Certifcate - Plumbing
Yauco Higher Occupational And Technical School