Johnathon Mendoza
Summary
Detail-oriented Fabricator experienced in metal finishing and proficient in reading blueprints for complex installations. Achieved operational efficiency through effective teamwork and problem-solving in industrial environments. Focused on delivering quality workmanship while adhering to safety standards and improving project turnaround times.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter/welder
Alamo Structural Steel
Victoria
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Assembled steel components according to engineering specifications and blueprints.
- Operated hand and power tools for precise material cutting and shaping.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with safety standards.
Operator
Tejas
Victoria
09.2018 - 08.2025
- Operated machinery to maintain efficient production flow.
- Monitored equipment performance and addressed any issues.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure safety compliance.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Implemented best practices for quality control in operations.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities and materials used.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Loco motive operator
Safety Railway Services
Victoria
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Operated machinery to ensure safe and efficient railway operations.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain operational efficiency.
Store manager
Game Stop
Victoria
09.2006 - 07.2012
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment activities.
- Supervised daily store operations and maintained visual merchandising standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service and product knowledge.
Education
Karnes County Academy
Kenedy , TXSome College (No Degree) -
Victoria College
Victoria, TXSkills
- Welding techniques
- Parts welding
- Steel assembly
- Machine operation
- Machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment testing
- Machine assembly
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Technical drawing
- Blueprints and specifications
- Cutting and grinding
- Hand and power tools
- Pneumatic tools
- Torque wrench usage
- Precision measuring tools
- Material prepping
- Parts fabrication
- Production optimization
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Supply management
- Job order prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Problem solving
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Manual dexterity
- Industrial safety
- Hand tool proficiency
- Structural construction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Parts welding
- Manual dexterity
- Metal fabrication
- Written communication
Timeline
Fitter/welder
Alamo Structural Steel
03.2026 - 07.2026
Operator
Tejas
09.2018 - 08.2025
Loco motive operator
Safety Railway Services
08.2012 - 05.2018
Store manager
Game Stop
09.2006 - 07.2012
Karnes County Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
Victoria College