Christopher Escoto
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented foundry engineer and journeyman carpenter with expertise in client relationship management, budget oversight, and industrial equipment operation. Proven track record of delivering high-quality products while maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations. Committed to ensuring project success through effective planning and execution.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundry Engineer
Heritage Bronze
Hesperia, California
01.1998 - 04.2024
- Supervised foundry operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Designed metal casting processes, improving efficiency and quality standards.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring defect detection in cast products.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices in foundry operations and safety.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing processes.
- Coordinated with suppliers regarding delivery schedules and material availability.
- Troubleshooted issues with castings, molds, and other related components.
- Designed jigs and fixtures used in metalworking operations within the foundry facility.
- Conducted periodic tests on raw materials to verify their suitability for use in the foundry environment.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
- Provided guidance to customers on effective use of products and services.
- Established design criteria and specifications for projects.
- Developed detailed project estimates and budgets for accurate financial planning.
- Completed projects within set timelines and budget constraints.
- Monitored temperature levels throughout the entire melting process to ensure proper alloy composition was achieved.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating foundry machinery.
- Performed preventative maintenance on casting machines and other related equipment.
- Analyzed customer requirements in order to determine appropriate raw materials needed for production runs.
- Reviewed and updated existing foundry operations to ensure efficient operation.
- Inspected completed castings for surface defects or dimensional accuracy prior to shipment.
Journeyman Carpenter
MTZ Building Solutions
Bakersfield, California
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Design, fabricate and install custom wrought iron fencing to customers specifications using MIG welding techniques.
- Created unique wrought iron gates tailored to customer needs using MIG welding techniques.
- Designed and built custom steel doors to meet client specifications using MIG welding techniques.
- Design and construct steel shade structures using MIG welding techniques
- Operated heavy equipment for playground demolition and soil preparation for new project, ensuring compliance with city, state, and OSHA regulations
- Executed demolition of steel structures using heavy machinery, maintaining adherence to city, state, and OSHA regulations
- Installed new playground equipment and shade structures, completing soil preparation and concrete footings in accordance with city, state, and OSHA regulations
Journeyman Carpenter
The Labor Solutions a KYA Group Corporation
Bakersfield, California
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered plumbing services to maintain system functionality across projects.
- Completed low voltage installations for diverse projects to support operational needs.
- Installed various types of FRP board in construction projects.
- full classroom and office renovations including demolition, framing, electrical work, various drywall levels, and multiple painting techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victor Valley High School
Victorville, CA06-1998
Skills
- Metal casting design
- Investment casting
- Silicon bronze casting
- Sand casting design
- Silicone mold making
- TIG/MIG welding
- Industrial equipment operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Pneumatic tool expertise
- Budget management
- Client relationship management
- Multiple carpenter trade skills
Certification
- OSHA 10 certification
- Sexual harassment certification
- Live scan FBI and DOJ clearance
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
The Labor Solutions a KYA Group Corporation
12.2025 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
MTZ Building Solutions
06.2024 - 11.2025
Foundry Engineer
Heritage Bronze
01.1998 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Victor Valley High School