Bud SALAZAR
Ballinger,TX
Summary
Skilled Machine Operator Technician with background in manufacturing and production environments. Experience includes operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various machinery to sustain optimal performance levels. Strengths lie in problem-solving capabilities, technical understanding of complex machinery, and adherence to safety protocols. Previous roles resulted in decreased downtime through efficient maintenance and repair skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator Technician
West Texas Pallets
Ballinger, Texas
04.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery for pallet production and assembly.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Inspected materials for quality throughout the production process.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operations.
- Monitored processes to identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Followed safety guidelines to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Assisted in inventory management of raw materials and finished products.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Trained new employees on how to use machinery properly for their own safety.
- Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media as required.
- Performed minor maintenance such as lubricating moving parts on machinery.
- Recorded data on daily production sheets accurately detailing number of items produced each day.
Manager/Cook/Butcher
Lowake Steakhouse
Rowena, Texas
07.2012 - Current
- Supervised daily restaurant operations and ensured smooth workflow among staff.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak dining hours.
- Trained and mentored new employees in food safety and service standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food preparation and presentation standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen and waitstaff to streamline communication during service shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ballinger ISD
Ballinger, TXSkills
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine maintenance
- Tooling setup
- Machine calibration
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic operation
- Hydraulic operation
- Quality inspection
- Quality control
- Process monitoring
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Machine Operator Technician
West Texas Pallets
04.2025 - Current
Manager/Cook/Butcher
Lowake Steakhouse
07.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ballinger ISD