Daniel Villarreal
San Antonio
Summary
Detail-oriented machine operator with over 10 years in crane and equipment operation experience. Skilled in monitoring production processes and conducting quality inspections while collaborating effectively with team members to achieve production goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Tindal Corporation
San Antonio
10.2025 - Current
- Crane Operator
- Autobender Operator
- Manual Bender Operator
- Shear Cutter Operator
- Occasionally assist welders with counting, cleaning, and painting steel plates
- Overhead Crane Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Table saw operator
- Usage of Various Tools
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of work area consistently.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize risks and hazards.
- Assisted in training new employees on machine operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on operating machines.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals effectively.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
Rebar Operator
Suncoast
San Antonio
08.2015 - 09.2025
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified Overhead Crane
- MEP Autobender Operator
- Schnell Autobender Operator
- Robot Arm Operator
- Double Table Bender
- Manuel Table Bender
- Radius Machine Operator
- Spiral Machine Operator
- Operated machinery to ensure smooth production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported malfunctions promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products for compliance.
- Assisted in training new operators on standard procedures.
- Managed inventory levels to support operational efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace hazards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas for optimal workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of the company.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Laborer Finisher
Tri City Contracting
Saginaw
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Organized Equipment for Cement Driveway Removal per job necessity
- Removal of Concrete
- Set string lines accordingly with laser levels
- Set forms for Driveway
- Grade and compact the sand for driveway
- Cut and layout wire mesh
- Pour and screed cement
- Bullfloat and edge cement
- Skate
- Handfloat Driveway
- Broom or trowel finish
- Clean and inspect all tools after use
- Strip and scrap stakes and forms
- Lay fill dirt
- Clean any tracks or cement left behind
- Assisted with installation of various construction materials and fixtures.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of job sites to ensure safety.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and trailers as needed.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure functionality.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help the team and customer.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured compliance with specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper finishing techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of finishing supplies and reported shortages to management.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Laborer Finisher
Kips Concrete
Saginaw
04.2007 - 03.2011
- Organized Equipment for Cement Driveway Removal per job necessity
- Executed concrete removal process
- Set string lines accordingly with laser levels
- Set forms for Driveway
- Grade and compact the sand for driveway
- Cut and layout wire mesh
- Pour and screed cement
- Bullfloat and edge cement
- Skate
- Handfloat Driveway
- Broom or trowel finish
- Clean and inspect all tools after use
- Strip and scrap stakes and forms
- Lay fill dirt
- Clean any tracks or cement left behind
- Assisted with installation of various construction materials and fixtures.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of job sites to ensure safety.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and trailers as needed.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure functionality.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help the team and customer.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured compliance with specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper finishing techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of finishing supplies and reported shortages to management.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Laborer
Mid-Mich Concrete
Saginaw
03.2000 - 03.2007
- Organized Equipment for Cement Driveway Removal per job necessity
- Removal of Concrete
- Set string lines accordingly with laser levels
- Set forms for Driveway
- Grade and compact the sand for driveway
- Cut and layout wire mesh
- Pour and screed cement
- Bullfloat and edge cement
- Skate
- Handfloat Driveway
- Broom or trowel finish
- Clean and inspect all tools after use
- Strip and scrap stakes and forms
- Lay fill dirt
- Clean any tracks or cement left behind
- Assisted with installation of various construction materials and fixtures.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of job sites to ensure safety.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and trailers as needed.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure functionality.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help the team and customer.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured compliance with specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper finishing techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of finishing supplies and reported shortages to management.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Education
GED -
Delta College
Bay City, MI01-2000
Skills
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Machinery operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Power and hand tools
- Good communication
- Problem-solving
- Workplace safety
- Production preparation
- Order reading
- Part positioning
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Materials management
- Parts fabrication
- Changeover procedure knowledge
Timeline
Machine Operator
Tindal Corporation
10.2025 - Current
Rebar Operator
Suncoast
08.2015 - 09.2025
Laborer Finisher
Tri City Contracting
04.2011 - 07.2015
Laborer Finisher
Kips Concrete
04.2007 - 03.2011
Laborer
Mid-Mich Concrete
03.2000 - 03.2007
GED -
Delta College