Cortez Sanders
East St Louis,IL
Summary
certified welder certified forklift operator certified BPI whole home and air leak installer certified wearhouse and distribution
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Titan Tube Fabrication
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Forklift Operator
Elite Staffing
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Maintenance Technician
Parsons Place
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tomorrows Builders Charter School
05.2013
Skills
- Fabrication
- Structural Welding
- Materials Selection
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Welder
Titan Tube Fabrication
10.2023 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
Elite Staffing
01.2023 - 09.2023
Maintenance Technician
Parsons Place
04.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Tomorrows Builders Charter School