Dependable industry worker with a strong work ethic, adept at handling fast-paced environments and adjusting to evolving daily demands. Demonstrates consistent attention to detail and a diligent work approach. Proactively pursues opportunities to surpass expectations and contribute positively to the team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright Fabricator
West Texas Industrial Fabrication
Plainview, TX
02.2024 - 05.2025
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Millwright Fabricator
Jrs Welding
Plainview, TX
03.2023 - 02.2024
Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Maintenance and Repair
Cactus Feedyard
Hale Center, Tx
02.2020 - 03.2023
Completed repairs and adjustments on facility-wide structures, equipment and systems.
Located and diagnosed electrical and mechanical issues using blueprints and schematics.
Followed work orders and specifications to determine required locations and nature of repairs.
Maintained accurate records regarding preventive maintenance and service requests.
Guaranteed inspection-ready property quality to attract residents and meet inspection requirements.
Used hand and power tools to repair machines, structures and systems.
Cut, threaded and hammered pipe using welding, brazing and soldering techniques.
Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds.
Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hale County Precinct 4
HalfWay, Tx
07.2018 - 02.2019
Inspected equipment and performed repairs or adjustments to restore operation.
Cleaned up debris and organized equipment and materials before and after shifts.
Maintained and ran bulldozers, all-terrain forklifts and backhoes.
Demonstrated safe working practices and followed company policies and guidelines.
Conducted maintenance on shop equipment and maintained cleanliness of shop area.
Communicated mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor for remediation.
Used proper hand and arm signals to direct or spot other equipment operators.
Applied proper rigging and load-securing methods aligned with OSHA and DOT standards.
Oil Refinery Worker
Veolia Oil Refinery
Borger, Tx
03.2017 - 06.2018
Repaired and installed valves, pumps, separators and fittings.
Maintained material safety data sheets for all chemicals and products.
Ensured policy and procedure compliance across all processes within department.
Operated, maintained and made adjustments and repairs to extraction equipment.
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S Army
Fort Carson, Co
07.2007 - 01.2016
Contributed to regular drills to help fellow soldiers maintain combat readiness and team preparedness for diverse situations.
Helped mobilize weapons and vehicles to support troops and meet field mission objectives.
Employed machine guns and anti-armor weapons in defensive and offensive ground combat.
Captured, processed and transported prisoners of war to holding facilities for interrogation.
Conducted reconnaissance to scout locations of enemy forces and assess fighting strength.
Employed anti-personnel weapons and anti-tank mines to neutralize enemy forces.
Made split-second tactical decisions to protect troops and maintain operational targets.
Directed ambush operations to stop enemy advancement and reduce troop numbers.
Trained troops under combat conditions to hone abilities, improve performance and prevent loss of life.