Gerardo Quiroz
Kent,WA
Summary
Proven leader and skilled Lab Technician with a track record of enhancing team efficiency and productivity at O’Neill Winery. Specializes in quality control monitoring and leadership. Expert in machine maintenance and team collaboration, consistently achieving top-notch quality standards. Reliable individual who is fast learning, easy adapting and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
O’Neill Winery
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- tested alcohol levels on wine
Supervisor
Ups
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Welder
R&r Metal Fabricator
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian High School
Kent, WA06.2011
Skills
- Sample Logging
- Machine Maintenance
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Quality control monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- File and RecordKeeping
- Documentation Management
- leadership skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Technician
O’Neill Winery
11.2022 - 06.2024
Supervisor
Ups
12.2020 - 09.2022
Welder
R&r Metal Fabricator
04.2017 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian High School
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