Alan Arturo Zuniga
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented person with a strong commitment to safety compliance and quality inspection. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and maintain equipment in optimal condition. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
welder
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
Quincy, Illinois
12.2022 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in preparing materials for welding tasks and projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment in clean, working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete welding assignments on time.
- Inspected completed welds to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
- Learned various welding techniques under experienced welders' guidance.
- Organized work area for optimal workflow and efficiency during operations.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- 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 required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Machine Operator
Red Gold Tomatoes
orestes, IN
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to the maintenance team.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine functions and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Cleaned and maintained work area to adhere to sanitation standards.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
Sales Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Brownsville, Texas
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained merchandise displays to ensure a visually appealing shopping environment.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks and shelves efficiently.
- Organized products in the warehouse for easy access and inventory management.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport goods safely.
- Assisted team members in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Followed safety protocols during all loading and unloading activities.
- Collaborated with coworkers to meet daily shipping and receiving goals.
- Stocked shelves with incoming inventory and ensured proper rotation of stock to maintain freshness.
- Worked cooperatively with coworkers to complete tasks efficiently within deadlines.
- Provided support to other team members when needed throughout shift.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks, electric lifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Organized and maintained warehouse space in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Reviewed labeling and stocking of on-shelf inventory to verify correct pricing and content information displayed to customers.
- Unloaded trucks using forklift or other manual methods as needed.
- Eliminated safety hazards in loading and work areas, removed physical obstructions to truck access and identified slick or icy surfaces and precarious stacking or positioning.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the warehouse environment.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency based on personal experience.
- Assisted customers with loading their vehicles with purchased items.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any delays or issues that arose during shift work.
Education
Master of International Business - Negocios Internacionales
ICEST
Heroica Matamoros,Tamp09-2013
Skills
- Welding equipment operation
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Workflow management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Effective communication
- Overhead welding
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
welder
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
12.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Red Gold Tomatoes
03.2022 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
The Home Depot Inc
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of International Business - Negocios Internacionales
ICEST
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