Evan Garcia
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in welding and construction. Strong background in safety compliance and quality assurance, contributing to streamlined operations and effective teamwork. Ready to leverage skills to drive high standards and operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
JBI Fabrication & Plant Maintenance
Lavaca, AR
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Fabricated metal components using ARC, MIG, and TIG welding techniques, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine fabrication requirements accurately.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Required to and passed the listed items: hot work zone, confined space, and high place work zone certifications. Passed the Mars PetCo safety training.
- Became very familiarized with using heavy machinery to bend, break, and construct items within the 1/16" tolerance.
Diesel Mechanic
Conger Racing and Diesel
Alma, AR
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance on a fleet of heavy-duty vehicles to extend lifespan and efficiency.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical issues, reducing downtime for equipment repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a clean workspace and researched torque-specs for certain specialized bolts and nuts.
- Managed inventory of parts and supplies, optimizing resource allocation for repair tasks.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
Construction Worker
EJV Construction
Fort Smith, AR
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Operated hand tools and machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
- Assisted in site preparation, including demolition and excavation activities.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise construction plans.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - General Technology
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas12-2027
GED -
Southside High School
Fort Smith05-2024
Skills
- Pipe welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Hand tool safety
- Defect repair
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprints
- Welding symbols
- Crane and rigging safety
- Equipment monitoring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Job orders
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
JBI Fabrication & Plant Maintenance
08.2025 - 02.2026
Diesel Mechanic
Conger Racing and Diesel
01.2022 - 08.2024
Construction Worker
EJV Construction
05.2020 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - General Technology
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith
GED -
Southside High School