Alberto Robles
Katy,TX
Summary
Skilled abrasive blasting technician with expertise in operating sandblasting equipment and enforcing safety protocols. Prepared metal surfaces by removing rust, paint, and scale, consistently meeting quality standards. Optimized blasting results through precise air pressure control and media selection, while inspecting processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandblaster
JCE
Plantersville, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Prepared metal surfaces for JCE projects using sandblasting equipment and abrasives.
- Removed rust, paint, and scale from parts before coating or repair.
- Set up blast pots, hoses, and nozzles to meet specific job requirements.
- Transported parts to designated areas for processing, masked surfaces, and supported team members during job preparation.
- Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
- Loaded sandblasting equipment with abrasives and attached nozzles to hoses to admit compressed air and activate jets.
- Selected appropriate media types for substrates to optimize sandblasting effectiveness.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare the area for blasting.
- Discarded spent abrasive media safely in accordance with company policies and local laws.
- Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
- Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
- Monitored air pressure levels throughout the duration of the project to ensure consistent results.
- Inspected surfaces for cleanliness and coverage to ensure quality standards were met.
- Inspected parts before and after the sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance solutions
Houston, Texas
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Repaired broken fixtures, machinery, and facility hardware.
- Responded to work orders and resolved urgent service requests.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Documented repairs, parts use, and maintenance activity in service logs.
- Cleaned work areas and organized tools after maintenance tasks.
Tile Setter
Tresb
Houston, Texas
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand and repairing substrate areas.
- Mixed adhesive and grout for consistent application.
- Operated power tools and machinery safely during tile installation to ensure a secure work environment.
- Checked levels, seams, and placement during Tresb installation work.
- Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
- Grouted walls, floors and countertops with appropriate materials.
- Installed trim, edges, and transitions for completed tile surfaces.
- Repaired damaged tiles by replacing them with new ones or patching them up with matching pieces.
Personal Shopper
Walmart
Cypress, Texas
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Picked online grocery orders using a Walmart handheld device and a store app.
- Picked online grocery orders using Walmart handheld device and store app.
- Completed pickup and shopping orders for customers within local area.
- Maintained a high level of customer service while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Substituted unavailable items with approved alternatives for customer orders.
- Staged completed orders in pickup areas and refrigerated storage.
- Communicated order updates with customers and store associates.
- Organized carts and totes for efficient order fulfillment at Walmart.
- Followed food safety and handling procedures for chilled and frozen goods.
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
- Scanned items when pulling from shelves to update system stock information.
- Collaborated with teammates to complete daily tasks efficiently with daily tasks during peak periods.
Education
HVAC Certificate - HVAC Program
Florida Career College
Miami, FL 01.2023 - 10.2023
Klein Forest High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Abrasive blasting
- Blast pot setup
- Surface preparation
- Air pressure control
- Surface coating prep
- Attention to detail
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Physical stamina maintenance
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Blast equipment setup
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sandblaster
JCE
10.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance solutions
06.2024 - 10.2024
Tile Setter
Tresb
04.2024 - 07.2024
Personal Shopper
Walmart
03.2023 - 03.2024
HVAC Certificate - HVAC Program
Florida Career College
01.2023 - 10.2023
Klein Forest High School