Joel Vargas
Atwater,Ca
Summary
Reliable General Helper proficient in operations and eager to take on any task to drive quality, productivity and performance improvements. Committed and capable professional well-versed in operating and maintaining equipment. Successful at safely operating tools, organizing work areas, and performing diverse support jobs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Merced, California
01.2025 - Current
- Stocked shelves with incoming inventory and ensured proper rotation of stock to maintain freshness.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Unloaded trucks using forklift or other manual methods as needed.
- Organized and maintained warehouse space in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved cargo by hand and using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Managed organization and product flow through stockroom areas, designating areas for various inventory types to optimize ease and economy of transportation.
- Managed time effectively to maximize productivity during shifts.
Industrial Radiographer
TechCorr
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to complete complex projects within tight deadlines, resulting in timely project completion.
- Mentored newly hired staff members on the use of radiographic equipment, safety protocols, and industry best practices, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Optimized efficiency by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices for industrial radiography.
- Collaborated with NDT technicians to execute examinations using various techniques, resulting in reliable assessment of components'' integrity.
Scale Clerk
Pohl & Holmes Inc.
Midland , TX
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Organization & time management
- Collaborating to complete tasks
- Data logging and management on computer software
- Record maintenance and filing
- Performed detailed dimensional measurements using micrometers, calipers.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to NDT practices and procedures.
- Conducted ultrasonic testing on components using the appropriate tools and techniques.
- Reviewed and analyzed work scope for each job prior to beginning testing to verify familiarity and resultant proper testing.
- Assisted with the set-up and operation of radiographic equipment for testing purposes.
- Assisted technician in performing magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing.
- Prepared test specimens for NDT examinations in accordance with specified procedures.
- Selected, calibrated and operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products and materials.
- Evaluated materials for compliance with industry standards or customer requirements.
- Analyzed test results and provided recommendations based on findings.
- Operated X-ray systems for non-destructive testing applications.
- Inspected welds and other structural elements to detect defects or flaws.
- Communicated and coordinated with clients and internal project teams throughout implementation, reporting and following up on NDT processes.
- Reviewed technical drawings and blueprints for accuracy prior to testing.
- Monitored truck traffic flow for efficient use of time at the scale house.
- Greeted customers, directed haulers and answered questions accurately.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was accurately completed prior to release of product.
- Gave scale tickets to customers, signed waste manifests and documented incoming waste.
- Trained new employees on company procedures and operational workflows.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when operating the Scale Master and other related machinery.
- Documented test result data and value of materials to maintain shipping, receiving and production records.
Field Technician
Semios USA
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Crew Lead
- Assured projects were completed with efficiency while ensuring safety
- Forklift Operator
- Project Management
- Basic Math
- Data Management
- Training and Development
Education
nondestructive Testing -
spartan college of aeronautics
Tulsa, OK04.2020
Skills
- Bilingual
- Cooperative
- Physically fit and agile
- Self awareness
- Discipline
- Structural Integrity Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Warehouse organization
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Heavy lifting
- Workplace cleanliness
- Non-destructive testing
- Record maintenance
- Problem solving
Timeline
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
01.2025 - Current
Industrial Radiographer
TechCorr
12.2021 - 11.2024
Scale Clerk
Pohl & Holmes Inc.
08.2021 - 11.2021
Field Technician
Semios USA
10.2020 - 02.2021
nondestructive Testing -
spartan college of aeronautics