Jeslyn Juarez

Welder skilled in MIG, TIG, and stick welding with hands-on experience fabricating and installing commercial HVAC ductwork. Interprets blueprints and shop drawings to mark layouts, cut and fit duct sections with plasma and hand tools, and assemble airtight spiral and longitudinal joints. Trained welding instructor who evaluated welds and coached apprentices on weld symbols and safety.

Night Welding Instructor at Passaic County Technical Vocational Schools (2024-09 – 2025-05)

• Developed night lab curriculum for welding apprentices, aligning modules with welding codes and safety standards.
• Instructed All Welding Processes through hands-on projects using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
• Evaluated student welds with visual inspection and destructive tests, documenting performance for certification readiness.
• Coached students on reading weld symbols and blueprints, improving their interpretation of fabrication drawings.

Apprentice at Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 (2023-07 – 2026-06)

• Interpreted blueprints and shop drawings to mark layout points and confirm duct dimensions on site.
• Adjusted diffuser placements in ceilings after field measurements to improve airflow distribution for occupants.
• Cut and fitted rectangular and round duct sections using plasma and hand tools for commercial HVAC installs.
• Communicated with journeymen to track material needs and reduce delays during multi-trade site shifts.
• Assembled spiral and longitudinal duct joints with sealant and rivets to meet air-tightness standards.

Deli Clerk at Costco Wholesale (2021-09 – 2024-04)

• Maintained deli case temperatures and cleaned equipment daily to pass health inspections with no violations.
• Processed custom sandwich and platter orders from POS, coordinating with kitchen to meet scheduled pickup times.
• Managed label printing and PLU coding for prepared foods, improving accuracy of checkout pricing and weight charges.
• Monitored inventory levels of perishable items and rotated stock using FIFO to minimize food waste.

Welding – Passaic County Technical Institute (2017-09 – 2021-06)