Jacob Castanon
Luling,TX
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets, equipped with strong problem-solving abilities. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and deliver reliable results. Highly skilled in collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custom System Technician III
Mensor
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with Custom Systems team to achieve department objectives by utilizing strong communication, interpersonal and people skills.
- Conferred with Custom Systems team to determine budgets, procedures, and strategies.
- Consulted with Systems Designer about development of written proposals and parts used in systems.
- Provided technical documentation and research to create parts used in systems.
- Maintained purchasing of parts to decrease downtime on waiting for necessary parts needed for system builds.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Excel, Word and DAX 365.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures
- Improved quality processes for systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Documented service and installation actions by completing forms and reports.
- Employed a variety of handheld and power tools for troubleshooting equipment and systems.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical problems, and identified solutions to restore operations.
- Disassembled units and followed wiring diagrams to inspect electrical connections, wiring and relays.
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing components.
- Maintained repair logs to document corrective maintenance.
- Conferred with customers to determine nature of problems or explain repairs.
- Performed upgrades on existing systems with the latest operating system releases and applications.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Technician
D&D Texas Outfitters
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Installed newly purchased equipment in recreational vehicles
- Interpreted equipment installation and electrical wiring diagrams and obtained materials necessary for project completion
- Performed preventive maintenance work on utility trailers and livestock recreational vehicles
- Applied preventive and predictive maintenance techniques to obtain optimal performance from RVs and systems
- Completed thorough inspections of trailers and campers to evaluate maintenance concerns and determine areas in need of repair
- Notified supervisor of factors, that could delay work completion
- Used forklifts to move RVs between locations
- Repaired cosmetic damage to areas such as walls and floors
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
Mechanic
Hwy 183 Automotive
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Lubricates equipment in accordance with established procedures and charts; checks and changes hoses, belts
- Check fan belts, hoses, wiper blades and other safety equipment
- Check radiators checks water and antifreeze levels; checks air in tires and adjusts pressure; repairs flat tires and changes tires as necessary
- Maintains records of work performed and the need for future servicing
- Cleans and maintains shop facilities and equipment
- Assists in performing moderate to complex overhaul and repair work on engines, transmissions, drive unit, brakes, suspension systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, alternators, electrical systems, instrumentation and other necessary power equipment
- Used a variety of testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters and gauges to determine malfunctions and the need for repair
Welder/Fabricator
Ideal National Mechanical Corp
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Implemented shop drawings in accordance with the contractors blueprints
- Weld 8 inch to 2 inch pipe in accordance with shop drawings
- Assemble welded pipe for each air handler to the parallel lines of return and supply for each unit
Mechanic
Hwy 183 Automotive
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Lubricates equipment in accordance with established procedures and charts; checks and changes hoses, belts
- Check fan belts, hoses, wiper blades and other safety equipment
- Check radiators checks water and antifreeze levels; checks air in tires and adjusts pressure; repairs flat tires and changes tires as necessary
- Maintains records of work performed and the need for future servicing
- Cleans and maintains shop facilities and equipment
- Assists in performing moderate to complex overhaul and repair work on engines, transmissions, drive unit, brakes, suspension systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, alternators, electrical systems, instrumentation and other necessary power equipment
- Used a variety of testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters and gauges to determine malfunctions and the need for repair
Material Handler/Team Lead
Halliburton Energy Services
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered
- Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance
- Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results
- Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety
- Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications
- Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction
- Inventory supplies and requisition or purchase additional items, as necessary
Welder/Fabricator
Halliburton Fabrication
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions
- Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
Firefighter/First Responder
City of Luling
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites
- Search burning buildings to locate fire victims
- Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons
- Dress with equipment such as fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus
- Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment
- Move toward the source of a fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents
- Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios
- Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures
- Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters
- Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies
- Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill
- Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires
- Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques
- Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents
Education
Master Welder Program -
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK01.2011
Basic structural firefighting - Firefighter 1,2 and 3
Texas Fire Academy
San Marcos, TX03.2010
Luling High School -
Luling High School
Luling, TX01.2007
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- System troubleshooting
- Workload management
- Mechanical aptitude
- Document preparation
- Information tracking
- Operation Monitoring
- Blueprint reading
- Component replacement
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- DAX 365
Certification
- Driver's License, B
- Welding Certification, 10/01/11, Present, Tulsa Welding School Master Welder
Certificate of Commendation
The president of Mensor commended my work ethic and skills on product quality and service.
Timeline
Custom System Technician III
Mensor
07.2019 - Current
Technician
D&D Texas Outfitters
07.2016 - 06.2019
Mechanic
Hwy 183 Automotive
03.2016 - 07.2016
Welder/Fabricator
Ideal National Mechanical Corp
01.2015 - 03.2016
Mechanic
Hwy 183 Automotive
01.2014 - 01.2015
Material Handler/Team Lead
Halliburton Energy Services
03.2012 - 01.2014
Welder/Fabricator
Halliburton Fabrication
10.2011 - 03.2012
Firefighter/First Responder
City of Luling
04.2010 - 10.2010
Luling High School -
Luling High School
- Driver's License, B
- Welding Certification, 10/01/11, Present, Tulsa Welding School Master Welder
Master Welder Program -
Tulsa Welding School
Basic structural firefighting - Firefighter 1,2 and 3
Texas Fire Academy
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