Seth Quintana
Windsor,CO
Summary
I am a versatile and hardworking professional with extensive experience across production, utility locating, construction, maintenance, and customer service environments. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a strong reputation for reliability, technical skill, and attention to detail—whether calibrating and maintaining machinery, performing preventive maintenance, inspecting products for quality, or troubleshooting equipment to minimize downtime. My background in fiber and utilities locating strengthened my ability to work outdoors in demanding conditions, read blueprints and maps with precision, document work thoroughly, and respond quickly to emergencies or service requests. In addition, my experience in retail and team training has sharpened my communication, mentoring, and customer-focused service skills. I bring a hands-on, safety-driven approach to every role, consistently following protocols, maintaining clean and organized worksites, and collaborating effectively with teams to complete tasks efficiently. With a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt across multiple trades, I take pride in performing high-quality work and supporting smooth, productive operations in any environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiber Locator II
Allo Communications
09.2024 - Current
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.
- Used Type equipment to find subsurface utility lines and noted details in Type reports.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Laborer/Carpenter
The Randal Group
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
Dry Ingredient Reciever
Blue Buffalo Co
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
Manufacturing Technician
The J.M. Smucker Company
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Performed preventative maintenance and inspections on production machinery.
- Trained and supervised production staff in use of equipment and machinery.
- Recorded and documented all maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performed daily maintenance and servicing of equipment to maintain smooth-running operations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance and equipment organization to assess and improve plant operations.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
- Enhanced data gathering, extraction and analysis for diverse workflows and procedures.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Developed and maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
- Handled cash register operations and customer transactions to process payments.
- Maintained store visual standards by setting up window and interior displays to merchandising guidelines.
- Performed inventory control procedures to manage stock.
- Processed and stocked merchandise in accordance with store standards.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Laborer
Palace Construction
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Gilcrest, CO05.2020
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Time management
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Job site safety
- Punctual and reliable
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Machinery maintenance
- Safe vehicle operation
- State Driver's license
- Hand-eye coordination
- Safety procedures
- Hazardous material handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Certification
- Forklift (sitdown/standup)
- Hazardous material handling
Timeline
Fiber Locator II
Allo Communications
09.2024 - Current
Dry Ingredient Reciever
Blue Buffalo Co
06.2024 - 07.2024
Manufacturing Technician
The J.M. Smucker Company
10.2022 - 04.2024
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2021 - 08.2022
Laborer/Carpenter
The Randal Group
06.2021 - 08.2021
Laborer
Palace Construction
02.2021 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Valley High School