Israel Vargas Jr
Wilmington,CA
Summary
Responsible [Type] Picker knowledgeable about agricultural operations and proper equipment use. Physically fit with a flexible schedule and strong attention to detail. Ready to apply [Number] years of experience to challenging new position. Hardworking Harvester offering advanced knowledge of agricultural equipment operation and safety illustrated over [Number] years in farming roles. Reliable and committed with a solid foundation in harvesting condition assessment and irrigation knowledge. Talented Machinist with [Number] years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticulture Intern
Signal Hill Horticulture
12.2018 - 11.2023
- Implemented irrigation systems for efficient water usage and plant growth optimization.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Assisted with greenhouse management tasks, ensuring optimal growing conditions for a variety of plants species.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Reduced waste by repurposing materials such as fallen leaves or unused mulch in creative ways throughout the garden.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Maintained detailed records of planting schedules, fertilization plans, and pesticide applications for accurate future reference.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
Machinist
V&S Tool Design
07.2002 - 04.2018
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phineas Banning Senior High School
Wilmington, CA06.2002
Skills
- Plant care and maintenance
- Harvesting condition expertise
- Organic Gardening
- Herbaceous Plants
- Disease and Infestation Identification
- Flexible Schedule
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Indoor Plant Care
- Greenhouse Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Design Specifications
- Thread cutting
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Troubleshooting
- Basic Mathematics
- Visual Inspection
- Precise measuring
- CNC operation
- Machine setup
- Machine Cooling Tools
- Bandsaw safety
- Materials Management
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Small Metal Parts Manufacturing
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Deburring skills
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Sawing and sanding
- Machine Setups
- Machine Maintenance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Caliper use
- Assembly and production
- Relationship Building
- Customer Assistance
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Relations
- Manual milling
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Horticulture Intern
Signal Hill Horticulture
12.2018 - 11.2023
Machinist
V&S Tool Design
07.2002 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Phineas Banning Senior High School
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