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German Santos

Port Hueneme,CA

Summary

Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality. Experience in supervising, training, and motivating teams. Strengths include conflict resolution, and effective communication skills. Have contributed to past roles by improving team performance and enhancing workflow efficiency. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Technician

Sandvik
Camarillo, California
01.2021 - Current
  • Assembly of a machine: modules, electrics, hydraulics, cabin, etc.
  • Assembly/sub-assembly work of a machine: modules, electrics, hydraulics, cabin, etc.
  • Ocular inspection of the quality and validity of the delivered materials for the work (delivered by logistics operations).
  • Sub-assembly work consists of smaller entities; it is variable and repetitive.
  • Module assembly puts together entities from subassembly and other items.
  • Final assembly work starts by getting to know the details of the order: tailored production structure, basic machine structure, parts catalogue, and options required.
  • Assembly work may take place either in bay or line assembly.
  • Final assembly puts together entities from sub-assembly, module assembly, and other items.
  • Final assembly ends in initialization: liquids required, oils and fuels are fueled up, and platform, pressure switch and relief valve adjusted.
  • Any defects found are fixed.
  • Basic tools, tension indicators, people lift, bridge crane and other hoisting aid among others are utilized in assembly work.
  • Inspection record is written upon the assembly work, parts list and pictures required are uploaded from the Team center (or an equal system/database).
  • In case of a shortage of parts or a lack of quality, a report is entered into the quality and/or respective database.
  • Assembly work requires cooperation with other stakeholders: engineering, buyers, pre-assembly.

Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
Oxnard
04.2019 - 11.2023
  • Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding orders and special requests.
  • Assisted in restocking kitchen supplies when necessary.
  • Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal; cleaning grills; emptying grease traps;.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
  • Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.

Stocker

El Toro
Van Nuys, California
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
  • Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
  • Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand
  • Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.

Team Leader

Enhanced Landscaping
Thousand Oaks, Ca
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Work Truck Driver, Landscaping, Maintenance, Construction, Piping, Blueprints, Adjustment of Sprinkler, Use Big Machinery
  • Maintained and operated landscaping equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chain saws.
  • Inspected property to determine appropriate work needed for lawn care or other landscaping projects.
  • Sprayed herbicides and pesticides on lawns to control weeds and pests.
  • Watered plants by hand or with automated irrigation systems.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as raking leaves, weeding gardens and trimming hedges.
  • Improved yard landscaping by addressing grass, trees, bushes and weeds.
  • Trimmed around trees and bushes.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune hedges, trees and shrubs.

Grill Cook

Yard House
Oxnard
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
  • Complied with all safety standards while on the job.
  • Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.

Cook

Cooper Blues
Oxnard, CA
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
  • Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
  • Assisted in restocking kitchen supplies when necessary.
  • Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal; cleaning grills; emptying grease traps;.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
  • Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.

Conducts First, In-process and Final Inspection on Product Using Advanced Inspection Tools

Coorstek Incorporated (Machinery & Tools)
Ventura, Ca
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Keeps Accurate Documentation
  • Utilizes Precision Measuring Equipment Such as Micrometers, Calipers, Comparators, etc.
  • Audits Operators and Inspectors, Visual and Measurement Inspection Tests Including Calculating Distances, Angles, Radius Tapers, etc.
  • Inputs and Analyzes Statistical Data Utilizing Infinity or other SPC Software.
  • Reads and Deciphers Complex Technical Drawings, Incorporating Into Part Inspection Process.
  • Approves finished products by conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, confirming re-work, and communicating requirements.

Pharmacy Clerk

The Medicine Shoppe
Oxnard, Ca
02.2017 - 06.2017
  • Responsible With Money Transactions From The Cashier.
  • Fast and stressful environment.
  • Greet, serve, and help customers in a timely manner.
  • Basic Computer Skills.
  • Responding to Customer Inquiries and Complaints.
  • Processed payments from customers using cash registers or other electronic systems.
  • Provided excellent customer service in a friendly manner to all clients visiting the pharmacy counter.
  • Assisted with preparing insurance forms for reimbursement purposes.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards set by regulatory bodies governing pharmacies.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phone calls, responding to emails.

Welder/Deburring/Straightening Metal

Riviera Bronze (Custom Doors & Windows)
Ca, 93001
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Manufacture, Quality Control, Hang-Wall Department, Truck Driver, Window/Unit Installer
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.

Quality Control For Machinery

Duda Farms Fresh Food (Produce)
Oxnard, CA
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Stacking Pallets, Machine Operating (DoBoy Packaging, Ill Pack Machines), Line Leader, Ability To Endure Cold Environment
  • Performed inspections to ensure products met established quality standards.
  • Created and maintained records of all inspections, tests, and findings.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming shipments by comparing packing lists to actual product received.
  • Provided feedback on production processes to reduce defects and improve quality assurance.
  • Inspected raw materials prior to production process to verify adherence to quality requirements.

Deburring Welding Sheets Metal

Aerotek (HASS AUTOMATION)
Oxnard, CA
11.2014 - 05.2015
  • Operate CNC Machinery, Machine Maintenance, Quality Control For Machinery
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Supervised and coordinated the activities of sheet metal workers.
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored production schedules to meet customer demands.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies, materials, and tools needed for sheet metal work.
  • Reviewed blueprints and drawings for accuracy prior to production start-up.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments regarding project status updates.
  • Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.

Agricultural Field Worker

Channel Island Berry Farm
Oxnard, CA
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Supervising Workers, Agriculture Planting/Prep Fields For New Fruit, Led A Helping Hand When Needed
  • Assisted in the preparation of fields for crop production by tilling, plowing and harrowing soil.
  • Monitored crops to identify pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
  • Harvested crops according to established standards and procedures.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors, combines, irrigation systems and other machinery.
  • Weeded out unwanted plants from cultivated areas.
  • Identified problems with soil drainage or fertility and took corrective action where necessary.
  • Inspected harvested produce for quality assurance purposes before packing and shipping.
  • Provided general maintenance of farm grounds including mowing, pruning, trimming hedges.

Pallet Stacker

Mission Produce Inc.
Oxnard, CA
02.2014 - 07.2014
  • Machine Operator, Warehouse Management Helper, Warehouse Maintenance, Became Supervisor
  • Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing pallets.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets from trucks and trailers with a forklift.
  • Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins to ensure efficient storage of goods.
  • Verified accuracy of inventory information in the computer system.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed when operating machinery.
  • Received deliveries of raw materials and checked them against documentation for accuracy.
  • Checked stock levels regularly and reported any discrepancies immediately.

Concrete Laborer

Jose Mercado
  • Able to make, put up, and repair metal fences.
  • Able to measure, cut, bend, shape, grind, deburr, and fasten sheet metal.
  • Able to fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cement, etc.
  • Ability to see details at close range.
  • Ability to quickly move hands to achieve a clean assembled project.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of structures.
  • Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
  • Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
  • Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
  • Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, wheelbarrows., across job sites safely.
  • Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from superviso

Education

High School Diploma -

Panorama High School
Van Nuys, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Effective Leadership Skills
  • Responsible
  • Punctual
  • Bilingual
  • Fast Learner
  • Strong Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Team Player
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Customer Service Focused
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Produce Processing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Overseeing Daily Activities

Timeline

Electrical Technician

Sandvik
01.2021 - Current

Stocker

El Toro
08.2019 - 12.2019

Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
04.2019 - 11.2023

Team Leader

Enhanced Landscaping
06.2018 - 08.2019

Grill Cook

Yard House
01.2018 - 06.2018

Cook

Cooper Blues
01.2018 - 06.2018

Conducts First, In-process and Final Inspection on Product Using Advanced Inspection Tools

Coorstek Incorporated (Machinery & Tools)
06.2017 - 12.2017

Pharmacy Clerk

The Medicine Shoppe
02.2017 - 06.2017

Welder/Deburring/Straightening Metal

Riviera Bronze (Custom Doors & Windows)
06.2016 - 11.2016

Quality Control For Machinery

Duda Farms Fresh Food (Produce)
05.2015 - 06.2016

Deburring Welding Sheets Metal

Aerotek (HASS AUTOMATION)
11.2014 - 05.2015

Agricultural Field Worker

Channel Island Berry Farm
07.2014 - 10.2014

Pallet Stacker

Mission Produce Inc.
02.2014 - 07.2014

Concrete Laborer

Jose Mercado

High School Diploma -

Panorama High School
German Santos