JOSE JUAN BARRON JR
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in management and welding, notably at AUTOS BARRON. Excelled in enhancing customer relationships and streamlining operations, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in ARC and FLUX CORE welding, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities and customer service acumen. Recognized for outstanding safety awareness and multitasking capabilities, driving team performance to new heights. Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
AUTOS BARRON
Brownsville, Texas
08.2016 - Current
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures
- Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills
- Managed daily operations including scheduling
- Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals
- Reduced workplace safety or health hazards by enforcing work practices and procedures
- Managed customer accounts and customer relationships
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times by all staff members
- Opening/Closing 6am-7pm MONDAY-FRIDAYS, Saturdays 6am-4pm, Sundays closed
- Manage customers registrations, title handling, customers purchases documentations
- Transport or pickup vehicles/titles from auctions
- Vehicle detailing preparing for sale in the lot
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations quarterly and provided feedback as needed
Tank Welder
Matrix Services/Zachary/ Phillips 66
Freeport, TX
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
- Set up jigs and fixtures for efficient production runs.
- Cut, trim, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling
- Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Cleaned parts to be welded using power tools and chemical solvents.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded parts.
- Maintained accurate records of completed projects and materials used.
Welder
Kiewit OffShore Services
Ingleside, TX
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
- Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
- Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
- Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
- Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals
- Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits
- Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained
- Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
- Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
- Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required
- Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment
- Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers
- Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
- Signal crane operators to move large workpieces
- Preheat workpieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces
- Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work
- Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process
Lineman
Hunt Pan Am
Brownsville, TX
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Supervised airfield operations, including arrivals, departures and fueling, identifying and addressing concerns promptly to maintain targets.
- Provided assistance to passengers during boarding and disembarking processes.
- Worked closely with airline staff to coordinate smooth transitions between flights.
- Inspected aircraft landing gear systems for wear and tear.
- Implemented safety measures while handling hazardous materials at airports.
- Loaded baggage onto planes in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated a variety of heavy machinery such as forklifts and tractors, when needed.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment used in line operations.
- Managed airport security protocols such as identification checks, bag searches.
- Assisted with the towing of aircraft around the airfield.
- Coordinated fueling, de-icing, and other services for arriving and departing aircrafts.
- Checked weather conditions at airports to ensure safe takeoffs and landings.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Saleman / Mechanic / Auto Detailer
Autos Barron
Brownsville, TX
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with automotive technicians to inspect vehicles before listing them for sale.
- Partnered with employees to develop relationships with customers and enhance sales processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for additional stock as needed.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles sold, including customer information, pricing data, payment terms.
- Reviewed documents such as titles, registration forms, insurance policies, contracts, warranties and extended service agreements prior to closing a sale.
- Mentored and trained sales staff on sales techniques and overcoming objections to achieve quotas.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Education
PILOT LICENCE - PRIVATE PILOT
Gulf Aviation
TX08.2015
High School Diploma - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Lopez High school
TX06.2010
High School Diploma - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Science Academy of South Texas Sci Tech
TX06.2010
AVIATION MECHANIC -
Texas State Technical College
TXWELDER CERTIFICATE - WELDER
Allied Skills Training Center
TXSkills
- Mathematics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Building and Construction
- Repairing
- Writing
- Transportation
- Installation
- ARC Welding
- FLUX CORE welding
- PIPE Welding 6GR/6G Fluxcore
- MIG Welding 1F,2F
- Siccior Lift/Manlift
- Confine Space
- Power Tools
- Hand Tools
- Spanish
- Negotiation
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety awareness
- System integration
- Equipment maintenance
- Wiring installation
- Problem solving
- Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware
- Heavy rigging for large assemblies
- precision calibrated tools
Timeline
Manager
AUTOS BARRON
08.2016 - Current
Tank Welder
Matrix Services/Zachary/ Phillips 66
03.2016 - 08.2016
Welder
Kiewit OffShore Services
09.2015 - 02.2016
Lineman
Hunt Pan Am
11.2014 - 05.2015
Saleman / Mechanic / Auto Detailer
Autos Barron
05.2010 - 08.2013
PILOT LICENCE - PRIVATE PILOT
Gulf Aviation
High School Diploma - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Lopez High school
High School Diploma - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Science Academy of South Texas Sci Tech
AVIATION MECHANIC -
Texas State Technical College
WELDER CERTIFICATE - WELDER
Allied Skills Training Center