Gary Braxton
Houston
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing professional with extensive experience at Union Tank Car Company, skilled in crane operation and data management. Proven ability to enhance production quality and safety standards while leading teams effectively. Adept at troubleshooting and implementing lean manufacturing practices, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Skilled Manufacturing Associate with background in overseeing production processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, technical acumen in operating machinery, and proficiency in quality control measures. Previous work experience demonstrates substantial contribution to meeting project deadlines and improving overall productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Southern fasteners
Houston
11.2021 - 09.2023
- A low paid order puller
- Proficient in fork lift
- Loading and Loading tucks
- Pulling orders
- Shipping u.p.s ,fed x and freight
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted in training new associates on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and reported shortages to supervisors.
- Maintain records of production, quality control, and machine maintenance activities.
Construction Laborer
Spectris Staffing Group, LLC
Houston
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Breaking down plastic pieces and scaffolding parts in order to go to nuclear plant repair and shipping and receiving orders
- Assisted in site preparation and cleanup for various construction projects.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for daily construction tasks.
- Worked with tape measure and drills and air hammers
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Burn Table Operator
V.i.p staffing. Uni form components
Houston
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Burning residual plates using gas oxygen and plasma.
- Use forklifts.
- Employ 10, 20, 30, and 35-ton cranes to facilitate plate handling
- Pexact measurements to cut, bevel, and learn plasma cutting techniques for steel and precious metals
- Operated burn table for precise cutting of metal components.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine operation procedures.
- Implemented quality control measures during each phase of production process to ensure accuracy of end product.
Cook, Clean Outside and Inside Store
Whataburger
Baytown
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Hourly until i get off load and unload trucks was maintenance man made sure place was clean inside and out
Machine Operator
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX)
Houston
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Operation of burner machine, executing tasks from blueprints to cut steel and form angles and bevels on steel, certified for utilizing 20-ton overhead crane, skilled in gas and oxygen torch cutting, machine operator.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
Education
Certificate in Welding burner operator -
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01.2009
High School Diploma - Computer engineering and electronics Technology
North Shore Senior High School
Houston, TX05.2001
Skills
- Data and inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Construction and repair
- Crane operation
- Pipe threading expertise
- Electrical experience
- Welding and fabrication
- Handyman services
- Team leadership
- Verbal communication skills
- Troubleshooting abilities
- CNC operation
- Blueprint reading proficiency
- Pallet jack handling
- Word processing skills
- Manufacturing knowledge
- Facilities maintenance
- Plasma cutting techniques
- Assembly skills
- Warehouse operations experience
- Data entry accuracy
- Computer literacy skills
- Mechanical knowledge base
- Packaging expertise
- Dimensional inspection skills
- Plumbing proficiency
- Automotive repair knowledge
- Drywall installation skills
- Coordinate measuring machine use
- Boiler operation knowledge
- Low voltage systems understanding
- Measurement tools
- Heavy lifting
- Palletizing
- Lean manufacturing
Certification
- Certified crane operator, 11/01/18 to 11/30/19
- Authorized forklift operator, 11/01/18 to 11/30/21
- Crane Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Welding Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Southern fasteners
11.2021 - 09.2023
Construction Laborer
Spectris Staffing Group, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021
Burn Table Operator
V.i.p staffing. Uni form components
06.2018 - 08.2019
Cook, Clean Outside and Inside Store
Whataburger
11.2017 - 05.2018
Machine Operator
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX)
02.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate in Welding burner operator -
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma - Computer engineering and electronics Technology
North Shore Senior High School
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