Andrew Garcia
Visalia,CA
Summary
Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust. Disciplined Welder focused on completing highest quality construction work. Skilled builder with manual dexterity, depth perception and reading and math skills to add value to diverse job site roles. Committed to learning skilled trades and to long-range career in field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Demolition Crew Member
Bryan Company
Visalia, CA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Demolished structures using heavy machinery like bulldozers and excavators.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Ensured that all waste was disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Loaded debris into trucks for disposal at a landfill or other designated area.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Removed fixtures and fittings, such as doors, windows, sinks, and toilets.
- Used correct equipment and techniques to demolish buildings smoothly and avoid damaging nearby structures.
- Assessed the stability of buildings prior to commencing demolition works.
- Operated power tools safely to demolish concrete slabs, brick walls, and asphalt surfaces.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Identified potential hazards on site before beginning any demolition activities.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Separated recyclable materials from debris for proper disposal or reuse.
- Hauled out damaged materials and followed correct disposal processes to minimize environmental problems from chemicals or unsafe materials.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Signaled and directed heavy equipment operators to guide heavy machinery to correct positions.
Structural Welder
Harris Manufacturing
Fresno, CA
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean work area by removing scraps of metal and other debris from job sites.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum, and steel.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
Printing Press Operator Assistant
Kaweah Container
Visalia, CA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Conducted daily maintenance of printing equipment to keep it functioning properly.
- Assessed inventory and ordered new ink, paper and other materials to keep supplies stocked.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
- Inspected finished products for any blemishes or defects prior to release from the press room.
- Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Collaborated with other members of the team to complete tasks efficiently.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
CAP 2 Associate
Walmart
Visalia, CA
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Demonstrated an understanding of all products offered in the store in order to answer customer questions.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Suggested products to meet customers' needs or complement current selections.
- Tracked outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.
- Followed pick sheets to pull merchandise for restocking on sales floor.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Prevented spoilage by rotating dock properly and collecting nearly-expired product for special promotions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Consistently met or exceeded established sales goals by providing exceptional customer service.
- Identified and reported warehouse hazards or quickly resolved with minor supervision.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crescent Valley Public Charter
116 W Main St #200 Visalia 06-2015
Skills
- Debris Removal
- Explosive Handling
- OSHA Compliance
- Traffic Control
- Fall Protection
- Hazardous Material Management
- Environmental Regulations
- Project Planning
- Waste Disposal
- Hand Tools Proficiency
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety Regulations Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Torch Cutting
- Site Preparation
- Hazardous Materials Management
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Demolition Crew Member
Bryan Company
01.2023 - 10.2023
Structural Welder
Harris Manufacturing
02.2021 - 12.2022
Printing Press Operator Assistant
Kaweah Container
09.2020 - 01.2021
CAP 2 Associate
Walmart
01.2016 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Crescent Valley Public Charter
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