Colin Creswell
Austin,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional specializing in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and quality assurance. Proven track record of meeting production goals and exceeding customer expectations. Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Technician
Tesla
Austin, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained various equipment for efficient production processes.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Maintained die cast machines and repaired down machines
- Fabrication work
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in the tracking system for record-keeping.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize equipment performance and workflow efficiency.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and safety procedures effectively.
- Used hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems with mechanical components.
Production Associate
Tesla
Austin, TX
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated assembly line machinery for efficient production processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- All aspects of general die casting production needs
- Expert forklift skills 10+ years experience
- 4 year Scissor lift experience
- Boom lift experience
- Assisted in training new employees on standard operating procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINEE
UA LOCAL 142 PLUMBER PIPEFITTERS
San Antonio, Texas
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Hang, cut, fit, pipe to specifications on blue prints.
- Installation of unistrut, water pumps of all sizes and functions, water heaters, water purification systems, pipe system installation of all types, gas line installation, hot weld certified, brazing certified, pipe sweating certified.
- Map all plumbing routes on to the floor then transfer routes to ceiling. Has to be precise measurements.
- Tool inventory
- Osha 30 safety training certification. Will get a Osha 80 certification soon.
- 25 years + experience with tools, general construction, heavy machinery operations, boom lift, scissor lift, overhead crane, boom crane, forklift, bulldozers, backhoes and front end loaders.
- Know universal crane and lift hand signals.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and collaboration abilities through various group projects while employed as an Apprentice.
- Established relationships within professional networks through networking events attended for each of the apprenticeships I have held.
- Requisitioned supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
- Dug holes and assisted in setting, removing, and transporting components.
- Built problem solving capabilities through troubleshooting customer issues.
- Helped inspect completed work to confirm specification compliance.
- Mastered communication skills, both verbal and written, from my time as an Apprentice.
- Provided support services such as filing paperwork or ordering parts.
- Displayed strong attention to detail when performing data entry tasks during my Apprenticeship.
- Operated laser guidance equipment to install sewer, water or storm drain pipes.
- Assisted more experienced technicians with complex repairs or installations.
- Developed analytical thinking abilities by researching topics extensively while on an Apprenticeship.
- Erected and dismantled scaffolding, shoring and other temporary structures.
- Reviewed manuals and technical instructions to successfully complete work.
- Applied for and obtained necessary permits or licenses.
- Understood and interpreted blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents.
- Accrued knowledge on health and safety regulations while carrying out various apprenticeship duties.
- Participated in hands-on learning activities, trainings, and workshops.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed any potential issues.
- Conducted routine inspection and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities.
- Loaded and unloaded company vehicles with equipment and tools for jobs.
- Showed initiative by making suggestions to improve existing processes and procedures.
- Worked with team members and other apprentices to promote a positive and safe work environment.
- Acquired expertise in the assembly, disassembly and reassembly of mechanical components.
- Performed tasks as directed by supervisor or journeyman.
- I'm a competent worker I finish all tasks unsupervised.
- I have a strong drive to succeed.
- I have integrity.
- I am reliable.
- I'm punctual and on time every day.
- Not afraid to ask for help if I don't understand something or don't know how to do it.
LABORER
WESTMARK BUILDERS
San Antonio, Texas
06.2003 - 11.2014
- General construction labor on multimillion dollar homes.
- Duties include everything construction related learned tile installation, sheet rock installation, framing, roofing, carpentry, some electrical, plumbing installation, painting, trenching, excavation, tape and floating, cabinet installation, counter installation, etc to much to list.
- Detailed clean up.
- Worked here for most of my life.
- Transported materials to work sites using flatbed trucks or trailers.
- Assembled scaffolding for workers to use when performing high-level repairs or installations.
- Facilitated alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
- Unloaded and identified building materials, machinery, and tools, distributing to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
- Performed construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants and wind turbine installations.
- Operated jackhammers and drills to break up concrete and pavement.
- Organized tools and equipment in an efficient manner to maximize productivity on job sites.
- Connected electrical wiring within walls for lighting fixtures or outlets.
- Read plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
- Assisted in the construction of building structures by carrying materials and tools to designated areas.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery and equipment.
- Welded metal components together for installation purposes during renovations.
- Applied weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
- Followed blueprints closely while constructing buildings or other structures.
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees.
- Positioned or dismantled forms for pouring concrete using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
- Performed building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation and applying weather-stripping materials.
- Mixed ingredients to create compounds for covering and cleaning surfaces.
- Maintained all safety protocols while working on job sites, including wearing personal protective gear.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and requested new orders when necessary.
- Lubricated, cleaned and repaired machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Installed piping, ductwork, and other building systems.
ARTIST ASSISTANT
DAVID WISEMAN ARTIST
San Antonio, Texas
08.2012 - 01.2013
- I did a side job with Artist David Wiseman on a 16.5 million dollar home renovation that was originally built in 1823.
- This was an extremely high end renovation that I was recommended for by Ray Shaw owner of Westmark Builders.
- The end value of the home was appraised at 26 million after renovation completion.
- My duties included helping Mr. Wiseman install a 3 Dimensional pomegranate tree on the ceiling and walls.
- My duties also included me doing fine detailing with plaster of paris in connecting the parts together all hand made.
- Installation of ceramic birds and leaves all hand made.
- Attention to detail was a must everything had to be perfect from the grain of the wood to knot holes.
- Of course nothing was wood it was sculpted to look like wood.
- Painting the finished product.
- Completed the job and went back to my other job at Westmark.
LABORER
TAPITO SPRINGS
Beorne, Texas
09.1999 - 02.2003
- Learned construction on an industrial level.
- This is where I met Ray Shaw when he left Tapito Springs as their building manager to start his own company he took me and his son with him.
- Job clean up.
- Heavy machinery operations.
- Framing.
- Painting.
- Moving materials.
- Blueprints.
- Concrete.
- Tile cutting and insulation.
- Inventory.
- All aspects of construction.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
TOM C CLARK
San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Records Administration
- Minor Repairs
- Assembly and Production
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Batch Mixing
- Operations Support
- Equipment Operation
- Keeping Records
- Materials Management
- Performance Goals
- Quality Control
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Maintenance Requirements
- Drill Cutters
- 5S Principles
- Critical Thinking
- CNC Milling
- Power Plant Equipment
- Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
- Production Support
- Production Logging
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Equipment Monitoring
- Duty Assignments
- Parts Replacement
- Component Installation
- Project Records
- Providing Feedback
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Inspect Parts
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Checking and Gauging
- Measuring Tools
- Tool Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Machine Feeding
- Product Assembly
- Compliance Requirements
- Environmental Contamination Prevention
- Workflow Optimization
- Safety Management
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Work Order Review
- Hospitality Management
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- Raw Material Loading
- Social Perceptiveness
- Visual Assessment
- Inventory Understanding
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Conveyor System Operation
- Accident Prevention
- Machinery Upkeep
- Equipment Efficiency
- Production Operations
- Sanitation Procedures
- Specifications Verification
- Fork lift
- Osha 30 certified
- Assembly Line Operations
- Productivity Assessments
- Equipment Repair
- Precise Measurements
- Organize Supplies
- Quality Inspections
- Issue Escalation
- Operate Machinery
- Expense Reduction
- Recommending Solutions
- Maintenance Processes
- Electric Pallet Jack
Certification
- Forklift
- OSHA 30 certified
- Assembly Line Operations
- Productivity Assessments
- Equipment Repair
- Precise Measurements
- Organize Supplies
- Quality Inspections
- Issue Escalation
- Operate Machinery
- Expense Reduction
- Recommending Solutions
- Maintenance Processes
- Electric Pallet Jack
Timeline
Equipment Technician
Tesla
03.2024 - Current
Production Associate
Tesla
03.2023 - 03.2024
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINEE
UA LOCAL 142 PLUMBER PIPEFITTERS
06.2014 - 12.2016
ARTIST ASSISTANT
DAVID WISEMAN ARTIST
08.2012 - 01.2013
LABORER
WESTMARK BUILDERS
06.2003 - 11.2014
LABORER
TAPITO SPRINGS
09.1999 - 02.2003
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
TOM C CLARK