Michael Meza
Summary
Responsible production support worker always ready to contribute to team and company success. Dedicated to tackling any task and efficiently completing all work. Operates equipment such as Electric and Hydraulic shovels/excavators, loaders, rubber tire dozers and haul trucks to move materials and support production needs. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 10+ years in logistics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver I
Freeport-McMoRan
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for performing inspections to maximize equipment and tire life and executes assignments from computerized dispatch system and/or two-way radio
- May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators
- May also operate other heavy equipment which may include, but is not limited to, water trucks, motor graders, and track and rubber tire dozers
- Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, fueling, fire, runaway, emergency, and accident
- Responsible for having knowledge of payload measurement system, over speed alarm, dispatch codes, shovel and truck horn signals, secondary brake, and park brake
- Responsible for the safe and skilled performance of the following tasks: spotting at shovel, loading, traveling, dumping on stockpiles, and dumping at crusher
- Responsible for having operational knowledge of equipment components such as: engine, transmission, planetary final drives, main drive line, nose cone assembly, torque converter, differential, and wet braking system.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Fiberglass Fabricator
Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Create fiberglass molds for production
- Body work, trim, test fit parts fabricated for Harley Davidson motorcycles
- Manage inventory and sales orders
- Work with team to problem solve new designs and passed designs.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing precise fiberglass fabrication techniques and adhering to strict industry standards.
Shovel Operator
Freeport McMoran Sierrita Operations
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Operates P&H electric rope shovels
- Loads blasted material into CAT 793 off-road trucks
- Keeps pit grade, faces up final benches, splatter cuts into shot muck, digs drop cuts to next bench level manages power cable and pit operations and flow
- Lead mentor for shovel operations.
- Streamlined loading procedures via close collaboration with truck drivers and other equipment operators, avoiding unnecessary delays during transportation of materials.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Swapps Construction Inc
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Operates Skid steer to ensure tail pulleys are clean on conveyors for jaw crusher and cone crusher
- Maintains pit grade
- Performs daily inspections of work site
- Assist in mechanical repairs on crusher down days
- Replaces belts, bearings, guarding, screens, jaw liners, cone liners, and various crusher components
- Operates 980/988 CAT loaders to feed crusher hopper.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Owner/Manager/Technician
Meza Kustomz LLC
04.2014 - 10.2022
- Customer service Rep
- Routine maintenance on H-D motorcycles
- Performs tire changes on all Harley models
- Performs Oil changes
- Installs Parts & Accessories
- Custom painter, Fabricator, Designer
- Wiring and Diagnostics
- Marketing physical and online
- Service advisor using SMP and Factory Recommendations
- Performs Minor Engine repair
- General/Lead Mechanic
- Manages all aspects of business from office to shop floor.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Mill Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Charge ball mills media using overhead cranes and rail cars
- Clean and inspect conveyor belts from feed chutes to ball mills
- Inspect pull ropes, head, tail, and idler rollers
- PM balls mills including removing grating
- Ball mill motors, removing charge media
- Splicing in new belts
- Tracking belts
- And general maintenance.
- Gained expertise in multiple areas of mill operations, allowing for seamless transitions between roles when needed due to absences or personnel changes.
Transload Operator
SAVAGE
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Vent incoming rail cars to prepare for steam hookup then Transload sulfur rail cars to semi trucks.
- Coordinated with customers to schedule deliveries, ensuring timely service and high satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting railcar loading equipment as needed.
- Upheld environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and adhering to best practices for spill prevention and control.
- Managed hazardous materials according to regulations, reducing risk exposure for employees and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Heavy Equip Operator
PVB Fabrications Inc
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated reach fork lifts, loading steel beams onto welding jigs, then moved completed panels from fab tables to stock piles
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Shovel Operator 2
FREEPORT MCMORAN MORENCI
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Performs duties related to the operation of hydraulic and/or electric shovels for the purpose of the safe, correct, and timely loading of haulage equipment at a skilled level
- Responsible for creating and maintaining proper grade on benches and drop cuts and maintaining proper slopes when digging finals
- Responsible for the safe operation and management of shovel loading area
- Responsible for the knowledge and safe performance of various procedures and equipment components related to shovel operations.
Haul Truck Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
- Worked in tandem with loaders and gravel pit operators to fill trucks for deliveries
- Hauled various materials including gravel, dirt, fill, and boulders to and from construction sites
- Maintained constant telephone or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions
- Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions
- Conducted vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws.
Laborer
Freeport-McMoRan
12.2012 - 02.2013
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
- Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work
- Built temporary structures to hold back slopes or allow skilled workers to reach greater heights and complete job tasks
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements
- Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements
- Loaded and unloaded daily shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in construction activities
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
Millwright Helper
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Assists by using troubleshooting methods to return machines to full functionality
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment to prevent accidents
- Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures
- Assembled products from raw materials and completed inspections
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, moved boxes to staging area, sorted items and transported to final storage locations
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
- Participated in emergency response efforts when necessary to address critical equipment failures quickly and minimize production loss due to unplanned outages.
- Served as a reliable resource for millwrights by delivering requested materials and tools in a timely manner, streamlining project completion.
Maintenance Technician
Pilot Flying J
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Repair fuel island bays including fuel hoses, fuel filters, air compressor lines, power wash all bays and polish all stainless steel pump areas
- Use leaf blower and brooks to sweep store property, mop floors and assist with shower maintenance for professional drivers.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Lordsburg High School
501 W. 4th St, Lordsburgh, NM 880452012
Skills
- Quality assurance standards
- Quality assurance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Assembly
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Team player
- Training
- Strategic planning
- Documentation
- Project plans
- Sap
- Operations
- Heavy Equipment
- Dozer
- Caterpillar
- Excavator
- Mechanic Experience
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Automotive diagnostics
- Automotive repair
- Service technician experience
- Calipers
- Micrometer
- Facilities maintenance
- Construction
- Brake Repair
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
- Drivers License
- Forklift Certification
Additional Information
SKILLSDocumentation ability Materials transportationEquipment operation Grading experienceLoading and unloading protocols Following project plansAssembly procedures SAP knowledgeQuality assurance standards Deadline drivenTask delegation and prioritization Team playerCleaning equipment operations Timely project completionEquipment setup and maintenance Consistent work historyTroubleshooting and resolution Dependable independent workerStrategic planning Solid communication skillsTraining and development Good mechanical aptitudeCustomer service Flexible work schedulePreventative maintenance
Assessments
- Workplace safety, Proficient, April 2021, Using safe practices at work
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, August 2021, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Work motivation, Proficient, October 2020, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Timeline
Truck Driver I
Freeport-McMoRan
09.2023 - Current
Fiberglass Fabricator
Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation
03.2023 - 06.2023
Shovel Operator
Freeport McMoran Sierrita Operations
10.2022 - 03.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Swapps Construction Inc
03.2022 - 10.2022
Mill Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
10.2021 - 01.2022
Transload Operator
SAVAGE
11.2020 - 01.2021
Heavy Equip Operator
PVB Fabrications Inc
11.2019 - 01.2020
Shovel Operator 2
FREEPORT MCMORAN MORENCI
09.2016 - 10.2019
Owner/Manager/Technician
Meza Kustomz LLC
04.2014 - 10.2022
Haul Truck Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
02.2013 - 09.2016
Laborer
Freeport-McMoRan
12.2012 - 02.2013
Millwright Helper
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
09.2012 - 12.2012
Maintenance Technician
Pilot Flying J
09.2010 - 09.2012
High school or equivalent -
Lordsburg High School
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