Javier Lopez
Indio,CA
Summary
Skilled Granite Installer and Tile Installer with extensive experience at companies like De Jagers, showcasing a strong track record in customer satisfaction and project completion. Demonstrates expertise in safety procedures and effective multitasking, with a knack for supervisory roles and a commitment to high-quality standards. Adept at leveraging hand tools and communication skills to exceed employer expectations. Proficient construction worker familiar with granite handling, preparation, and site installations. Organized and reliable with excellent communication skills and a self-directed nature, with 16 plus years experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Granite installer
Lb Granite & Tile
Indio, CA
07.2008 - 08.2024
- Promoted customer satisfaction with top-notch service and support
- Operated equipment and tools to move, cut and seal granite slabs for kitchens and baths
- Prepared granite by filling in chips or cracks and polishing surfaces
- Followed company standards and code requirements for all jobs
- Followed all general safety measures to ensure that tools and machinery were used properly and to avoid mishaps
- Used safe lifting, equipment and behavioral practices
- Leveled surfaces using plywood and mortar prior to laying marble and tile
- Greeted all customers cheerfully and provided expert service
- Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces
- Coordinated with other construction professionals such as architects and general contractors to ensure seamless project integration of granite installations into overall design plans.
Tile Setter
Lopez Tile and Granite
Indio, CA
01.1995 - 07.2008
- Followed company standards and code requirements for all jobs
- Cleaned, organized and prepared work areas for new installations
- Prepared granite by filling in chips or cracks and polishing surfaces
- Promoted customer satisfaction with top-notch service and support
- Operated equipment and tools to move, cut and seal granite slabs for kitchens and baths
- Followed all general safety measures to ensure that tools and machinery were used properly and to avoid mishaps
- Greeted all customers cheerfully and provided expert service
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine labor and materials that would be required to complete tiling project
- Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects
- Used safe lifting, equipment and behavioral practices
- Updated logs and completed timely job paperwork
- Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage areas
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces
- Informed supervisors when machines required major scheduled service or immediate repair
- Filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks and tiles with adhesives and grouting materials to correct surface imperfections
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers
- Accurately completed service reports and warranty forms
- Picked orders from inventory locations
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition
- Read work orders to prepare for machine setup
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Promoted company brand by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that led to increased market exposure through word-of-mouth endorsements from satisfied customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Indio, CA06.1995
Skills
- Commercial and residential assignments
- Safety procedures
- Hand tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Have own tools
- Good multitasker
- Dependable and reliable
- Job shop experience
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Supervisory experience
- Good communication skills
- Works well independently
- Troubleshooting expert
- Good judgment
- Efficient with all painting tools
- Complaint resolution
- Capable of heavy lifting
- Possesses a reliable vehicle
- Start to finish home construction
- Forklift and HAZMAT certified
- Strong team player
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Granite installer
Lb Granite & Tile
07.2008 - 08.2024
Tile Setter
Lopez Tile and Granite
01.1995 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Indio High School