Antonio Meza
Merced,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 6 years of general labor and 5 years of welding experience. Bilingual team player skilled in effective communication, problem-solving, and adapting to diverse environments. Committed to learning quickly and making informed decisions, with a strong foundation in flexibility. Open to relocation for growth opportunities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Advanced Career Institute
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Engaged in hands-on training sessions at Advanced Career Institute, enhancing practical skills in classrooms and labs.
- Executed instructor-led guidance during career readiness lessons and skill practice, ensuring comprehension of key concepts.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Completed coursework using institute study materials and class assignments.
- 760 clock hours (38 weeks) Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing, SMAW (Arc), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core) and GTAW in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. California students will also gain knowledge in shop and site safety, blueprint reading, and construction math, as well as have the ability to qualify for 2 certification tests
General Worker/Welder
Mid Valley Pipe and Steel
Chowchilla, CA
03.2013 - 04.2018
- Welded structural assemblies, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications using MIG, TIG, and stick processes.
- Fabricated steel components from blueprints and shop drawings, ensuring accuracy and quality in final products.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing metals, fabricated custom orders including building grates, T posts, and bottle holders, utilizing A.R.C., M.I.G., oxy-acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, brazing, and various machinery while ensuring timely loading of customer purchases.
Shipping Receiving Warehouse Worker
Snyder California Container
Chowchilla, CA
05.2006 - 10.2008
- Logged in/out inventory on trucks, operated air/power tools, and drove forklifts and sky track to stack and relocate tank merchandise. Mixed ingredients for roto molder to produce industrial tubs/tanks for shipment, completed associated paperwork.
- Loaded and unloaded container shipments for Snyder California warehouse operations, ensuring timely processing of incoming and outgoing materials.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage, labeling, and order accuracy.
- Picked and staged inventory according to shipping and production schedules, supporting efficient workflow and order fulfillment.
Shipping Receiving Warehouse Worker
Gottschalks Warehouse
Madera, CA
03.2005 - 08.2006
- Oversaw receiving and production processes, maintained a clean work area, inspected merchandise pre-shipping, and secured items with hand scanner.
- Loaded and unloaded container materials efficiently using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Oversaw receiving and production processes, kept the work area free of debris, inspected merchandise before shipping, and secured all items, including damaged merchandise, with a hand scanner.
- Organized warehouse stock to streamline Snyder California Container production and delivery schedules.
General Laborer, Industrial
Pick A Part
Madera, California
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Dismantled salvage vehicles using hand and power tools to optimize yard operations.
- Extracted reusable parts from vehicles for efficient inventory and resale preparation.
- Pulled reusable parts from vehicles for inventory and resale preparation.
- Drained gas, oil, and antifreeze from vehicles to prepare for dismantling.
- Operation of a car crusher
- Used a tire breaker
- Organized automotive parts by type, condition, and storage location to streamline retrieval.
- Sorted automotive parts by type, condition, and storage location.
Skills
- Welding
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Plasma cutting
- Mechanical Fabrication
- Metal Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Machining
- Assembly
- Pipe Fitting
- Forklift
- Manufacturing
- Facility Repairs
- Industrial Operations
- Industrial Operations
- Construction
- Press brake operation
- Welder Fabricator
- Mechanical knowledge
- Plasma cutting
Certification
Stainless steel 6G purge GTAW
2019-08 to 2020-04
Timeline
Student
Advanced Career Institute
09.2018 - 10.2019
General Worker/Welder
Mid Valley Pipe and Steel
03.2013 - 04.2018
Shipping Receiving Warehouse Worker
Snyder California Container
05.2006 - 10.2008
Shipping Receiving Warehouse Worker
Gottschalks Warehouse
03.2005 - 08.2006
General Laborer, Industrial
Pick A Part
10.2004 - 10.2005