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Edward Garza

Bay City

Summary

Dependable and hard-working individual with practical mindset and strong attention to detail. Adept at understanding machinery operations and maintaining safety protocols, while possessing technical skills in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Committed to ensuring efficient production processes and contributing to team success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator

Vernor Material & Equipment
11.2023 - 12.2024

Warehouse Operations:

  • Manually transported warehouse material weighing up to 90 pounds.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.

Material Packaging:

  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage ares.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Used ratio frequency equipment to complete assigned product movement tasks.

Safety:

  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removes obstacles to promote a safe work environment.
  • Worked with a team of 10 junior operators to ensure safety protocols and performance.
  • Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage to items during transportation.

Foreman

Icon Power
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Installed emphases, solar edges, K2s and iron ridge systems.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Wired j-boxes, ran PV and enphase systems.
  • Piped up and installed inverters on walls.
  • Installed panels and commissioning systems.

Pipefitter Helper

Worely Construction
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Read blueprints required for the job.


Solar Installer

Sunpro Solar
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • Installed solar panels on multiple residential properties to meet customer requirements.
  • Ran wires and set up support structures for panels.
  • Utilized advanced tools and equipment to efficiently install solar panels, inverters, racking systems, and related components for optimal system performance.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, permits, and safety guidelines during each phase of the solar installation process.
  • Marked out the plan sheets for each job;

Lead Installer

Sunrun Solar
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations.
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures.
  • Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.

Machine Operator

Rodgers Construction
12.2017 - 02.2018
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Dug trenches and made pavement ways by preparing the ground, laying down a base layer, and then applying the final paving material in layers, depending on the desired design and traffic volume

Welder Helper

Zorrors Welding
03.2017 - 11.2017
  • Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.

Mechanic

EDS Mechanical Services
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crosby High School
Crosby, TX

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Modifications and adjustments
  • OSHA
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Machinery operation
  • Power and hand tools

Certification

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification
  • TWIC Card
  • Electrician Wireman License
  • OSHA 10

Timeline

Machine Operator

Vernor Material & Equipment
11.2023 - 12.2024

Foreman

Icon Power
04.2021 - 10.2023

Pipefitter Helper

Worely Construction
11.2020 - 03.2021

Solar Installer

Sunpro Solar
05.2019 - 11.2020

Machine Operator

Rodgers Construction
12.2017 - 02.2018

Welder Helper

Zorrors Welding
03.2017 - 11.2017

Lead Installer

Sunrun Solar
01.2017 - 05.2019

Mechanic

EDS Mechanical Services
08.2016 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Crosby High School
Edward Garza