Aaron Torres
Waco,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Holt Caterpillar, excelling in team collaboration and workflow coordination. Skilled in equipment maintenance and problem-solving, I enhanced delivery times and optimized processes, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Committed to safety and continuous improvement, I effectively trained team members and maintained strong communication across departments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Expeditor
Holt Caterpillar
02.2025 - Current
- Managed high volumes of orders while maintaining accuracy through attention to detail and effective time management skills.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Improved delivery times by closely monitoring and prioritizing urgent orders.
- Maintained open lines of communication between internal departments to facilitate smooth handoffs throughout each stage of the order lifecycle.
- Optimized warehouse organization, ensuring easy access to materials for expedited order processing.
Painter's Helper
Holt Caterpillar
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Covered surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape and paper during painting.
- Helped remove damaged materials and surfaces in preparation for repairs.
- Filled cracks, holes and joints with fillers using caulking gun
- Examined surfaces for imperfections and applied additional coats to achieve smooth, even finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Maintained painting equipment by cleaning paint guns, hoses and other equipment with paint solvent.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Sandblaster
Holt Caterpillar
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper sandblasting procedures, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance with regular maintenance, cleaning, and timely repairs.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Supported overall company success with a strong commitment to quality workmanship, teamwork, and adaptability in meeting changing demands.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Conducted regular inspections of completed work for quality assurance purposes, identifying areas needing improvement or rework if necessary.
- Reduced waste and minimized environmental impact through responsible use of materials and recycling practices.
- Facilitated clear communication between team members regarding project progress or changes in scope to ensure seamless execution.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Reduced downtime by quickly troubleshooting issues with equipment malfunctions or unexpected challenges during the sandblasting process.
- Contributed to project completion within deadlines by efficiently managing time and resources for sandblasting tasks.
- Facilitated team efforts to complete projects ahead of schedule, organizing workflow and tasks efficiently.
- Enhanced team productivity, mentoring new hires in advanced sandblasting techniques and safety practices.
- Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12-2021
Skills
- Team member training
- Strong organization
- Material disposition
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Reliability
- Workflow coordination
- Safety trained
- Adaptable work approach
- Forklift driving
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Problem-solving capacity
- Strong communication skills
- Epoxy coating application
- Hand and power tools
- Sprayer use
Timeline
Expeditor
Holt Caterpillar
02.2025 - Current
Painter's Helper
Holt Caterpillar
07.2024 - 02.2025
Sandblaster
Holt Caterpillar
07.2022 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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