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Joel Gutierrez

Shafter,CA

Summary

Skilled Assembler with background in diverse manufacturing settings. Possess keen knowledge of assembly procedures, use of hand tools and ability to interpret technical drawings. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, fine motor skills, and proficiency in quality control measures. Notable for improving efficiency and minimizing production errors in previous roles.

Skilled in assembling and fabricating a diverse range of products with precision and efficiency. Experienced in interpreting technical documents, schematics, and blueprints to deliver quality workmanship. Possess strong problem-solving skills, manual dexterity, and ability to work collaboratively in team settings. Made significant contributions to improving production processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical solutions.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembler/MIG Welder

Nikkel Iron Works
Shafter, California
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assemble hay rakes , weld and fabricate parts
  • Assembled components and subassemblies according to blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions
  • Operated various hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks efficiently
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to specifications
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and deadlines
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, promoting safety and efficiency
  • Troubleshot assembly issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
  • Performed routine maintenance on assembly equipment to ensure optimal performance
  • Contributed ideas for process improvement, resulting in increased productivity
  • Followed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality
  • Assisted in inventory management by accurately counting parts and materials used in the assembly process
  • Trained new employees on assembly techniques, safety protocols, and company policies
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall operational effectiveness
  • Achieved daily/weekly/monthly production targets consistently throughout employment tenure
  • Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements
  • Operated and maintained welding equipment such as welders, torches, grinders, and plasma cutters
  • Welded parts together manually or using automated machinery depending on project requirements
  • Maintained a clean work area by organizing tools/equipment properly after completing each task
  • Utilized precision measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers to ensure accurate dimensions in welded components
  • Operated overhead cranes or forklifts to move heavy materials or equipment as needed for welding tasks
  • Communicated effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients regarding project updates or changes
  • • Attended training sessions or workshops to stay updated on new techniques or advancements in the field of welding
  • Perform minor repairs on defective parts or products during the assembly process.
  • Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
  • Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
  • Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
  • Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
  • Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
  • Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
  • Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts, equipment, and machinery.
  • Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
  • Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
  • Maintained inventory of job materials.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and work orders to determine the specific assembly instructions.
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes within the department.
  • Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
  • Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
  • Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
  • Operated and maintained equipment in a clean and safe condition.
  • Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
  • Sorted, graded, weighed, and inspected products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
  • Tracked material inventories and ordered new parts to prevent shortages.
  • Assist in training new employees on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures or other type of supports as needed.
  • Followed safety procedures with equipment to prevent injuries and accomplish tasks on time.
  • Test welded surfaces to evaluate strength of joints.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Maintain records of materials used during each shift.
  • Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Check for proper fit of parts before beginning any welding operation.
  • Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
  • Operate forklifts or cranes when moving large items from one location to another.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

Receiving Unloader

Ross Distribution Center
Shafter, California
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Unloading trailers and taking pallets to locations
  • Driving standup pallet truck and forklift standup and sit down
  • Experience with RF gun
  • Operated forklifts and other warehouse equipment to safely load, unload, and transport materials
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently pick, pack, and ship customer orders within tight deadlines
  • Organized warehouse space to optimize storage capacity and improve overall efficiency
  • Utilized computer systems to track inventory levels, generate shipping labels, and update order statuses
  • Followed safety protocols at all times to prevent accidents or injuries in the workplace
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including logistics, purchasing, and customer service departments to meet operational goals
  • worked with conveyor belts when they would get jammed
  • Conducted inventory checks to verify shipment accuracy and report discrepancies.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
  • Ensured safe handling of hazardous materials during unloading process.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments from delivery trucks and containers, verifying items against packing slips.
  • Inspected shipments for damages or missing items, and reported discrepancies to supervisor.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts safely and efficiently in order to move large quantities of goods quickly.
  • Labeled all products accurately before stocking them in the appropriate areas.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
  • Stocked merchandise on shelves in warehouse or store according to predetermined locations.
  • Performed regular maintenance on all equipment used in the receiving area.
  • Loaded outbound shipments into containers or trucks using pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Completed daily reports summarizing activities performed within the receiving department.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Adapted quickly to varying types of merchandise and unloading challenges.
  • Loaded and unloaded packages from loading dock to trucks.
  • Utilized RF scanners to track and organize inventory during the unloading process.
  • Maintained accurate inventories by scanning barcodes into computer system.
  • Assisted in navigating large loads to assigned areas.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
  • Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
  • Monitored production lines for signs of wear on the belt or other components that could lead to malfunctioning.
  • Monitored and maintained quality standards by implementing process improvements.
  • Removed debris to keep plant floors free of obstacles.

Stocker

Fiesta Supermarket
Wasco, California
02.2015 - 01.2019

•Stocking merchandise and organizing warehouse

  • Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases.
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Completed documentation related to receiving, stocking, returns and other activities accurately.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
  • Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
  • Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
  • Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
  • Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Loaded trucks with outgoing orders according to shipping manifests provided by customers.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
  • Verified pricing accuracy on shelves against invoices from vendors.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
  • Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
  • Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
  • Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.

•operating down forklift to organize warehouse

•unload truck as they come in

Education

High School Diploma -

Shafter High School
Shafter, California
12-2014

Skills

  • Work order comprehension
  • Manufacturing
  • Pneumatic tools use
  • QC
  • Welding tool operation
  • Component installations
  • Workplace safety
  • Visual inspections
  • Basic math
  • Inspection and testing
  • Hardware installation
  • Small parts assembly
  • Final assembly processes
  • Maintenance of shop equipment
  • Expert in safety rules and operation
  • Interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams, and drawings
  • Fusing, cutting, and measuring tools experience
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Blueprint reading
  • Machining
  • Repetitive work
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Background in shipping and receiving
  • Critical thinking
  • Safety management
  • Testing equipment operation
  • Written instructions comprehension
  • Drilling and tapping skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Qualified in blueprint interpretation
  • Wiring techniques
  • Tool maintenance
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Logistics
  • Machine operation
  • Skilled in final assembly processes
  • Operations support
  • Raw materials handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Product assembly

Timeline

Assembler/MIG Welder

Nikkel Iron Works
11.2021 - 08.2024

Receiving Unloader

Ross Distribution Center
02.2019 - 02.2020

Stocker

Fiesta Supermarket
02.2015 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Shafter High School
Joel Gutierrez