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Christian Garcia

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Success in team leadership, organizational problem-solving and customer service. Successful at overseeing team performance and allocating resources to meet workflow and demand. Excellent conflict resolution skills with proven ability to defuse high-stress situations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Amfels
, TX
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
  • Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Selected samples for use as test models.
  • Checked software programs for usability, functionality, and design issues.
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.

Pipe Fitter

Welding Works International
, TX
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
  • Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.

Iron Worker/Boilermaker

Refinery/McDermott
Port Arthur, TX
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and tools.
  • Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job.
  • Identified problems that occurred on the job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolution.
  • Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
  • Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.

Equipment Trainer

Home Depot
Brownsville, TX
03.2009 - 12.2018
  • Maintained complete compliance with company policies and operating procedures.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Cook and Maintenance

Whataburger
Brownsville, TX
02.2003 - 03.2009
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.

Shipping and Receiver

Dell Computer
Brownsville, TX
01.2000 - 11.2002
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
  • Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lopez Early College High School
Brownsville, TX
06.1998

Skills

  • Safety measures
  • Heavy lifting
  • Job site preparation
  • Organization
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • High-energy attitude
  • Time management
  • Bilingual in english and Spanish both verbal and written

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Amfels
02.2023 - 11.2024

Pipe Fitter

Welding Works International
11.2020 - 01.2023

Iron Worker/Boilermaker

Refinery/McDermott
01.2019 - 08.2020

Equipment Trainer

Home Depot
03.2009 - 12.2018

Cook and Maintenance

Whataburger
02.2003 - 03.2009

Shipping and Receiver

Dell Computer
01.2000 - 11.2002

High School Diploma -

Lopez Early College High School
Christian Garcia