Joshua Herrera
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented laborer with a strong focus on safety awareness and equipment operation. Known for maintaining organized work environments and ensuring timely project completion through effective collaboration.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Great Dove
Tarzan, TX
2022 - 07.2023
- Operated hand tools and machinery to enhance operational efficiency in various labor tasks.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring timely project completion.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards.
Food Packager
Grower Shippers
Monte Vista, CO
2022 - 2022
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Inspected products for quality assurance prior to packaging.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting optimal workflow and minimizing cross-contamination risks.
- Removed defective food or packaging products and materials and properly placed and routed rejected items.
- Observed operation of packaging tools and machinery and notified supervisor immediately of malfunctions or maintenance.
Agricultural Field Worker
Sierra Blanca Ranch
Tularosa, NM
2021 - 2022
- Operated agricultural machinery to enhance planting and harvesting efficiency.
- Assisted in crop monitoring to ensure optimal growth conditions.
- Executed daily field maintenance tasks to support sustainable farming practices.
- Collaborated with team members to implement pest control measures effectively.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Assisted with post-harvest activities such as processing, packing, storing, or transporting produce while ensuring quality standards were upheld consistently throughout the supply chain process.
- Maintained proper care of farm tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure longevity and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by demonstrating a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn from new experiences while working as an Agricultural Field Worker.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances that impacted daily tasks or overall crop success rates within the growing season.
- Ensured overall plant health by monitoring for pests and diseases, applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
- Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to complete tasks efficiently, ensuring timely planting and harvesting of crops.
- Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
Laborer
Reynolds Tree Services
Monte Vista, CO
2019 - 2021
- Operated hand tools and machinery to perform various labor tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and reported shortages promptly.
- Executed routine maintenance on equipment, reducing downtime for operations.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
CNC Machine Operator
Matcor Metal Fabrication
Independence, KS
2011 - 2012
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision metal components.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for accurate machining.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored production processes to maintain quality standards consistently.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine issues to minimize downtime effectively.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation procedures.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any hazards or mechanical issues.
- Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs for advanced CNC machine operation.
Machine Operator
American Insulated Wire
Coffeyville, KS
2008 - 2010
- Operated machinery to produce insulated wire products efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and material usage for reporting purposes.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Contributed to reduced waste generation by implementing recycling initiatives within workspace.
- Ensured product consistency, closely monitoring machine outputs and making necessary adjustments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Independence KS03-2003
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Job site cleanup
- Punctual and reliable
- Physical strength
- Job site safety
- Material handling
- Repetitive work
- Safety procedures
- Job site organization
- Hand-eye coordination
- Carrying heavy loads
- Team collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Landscaping
- Concrete work
- Equipment maintenance
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Painting
- Drywalling
- Blueprint reading
- Fertilizer application
- Hand and power tools
- Construction
- Fence installation
- Maintenance and repair
- Rebar tying
- Fence building
- Jackhammer operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Equipment calibration
- Precision measurement
- Quality control processes
- Production documentation
- Quality control procedures
- Machine programming
- Settings control and calibration
- Activity logging and reporting
- [Type] best practices
- Production scheduling
- Machine changeovers
- Standard operating procedures
- Preventive maintenance and equipment repair
- Troubleshooting, testing, and diagnostics
- Operational safety
- Assembly and production
- Power and hand tools
- Production monitoring
- Quality control
- Machinery operation
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Manufacturing
- Equipment inspection
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Laborer
Great Dove
2022 - 07.2023
Food Packager
Grower Shippers
2022 - 2022
Agricultural Field Worker
Sierra Blanca Ranch
2021 - 2022
Laborer
Reynolds Tree Services
2019 - 2021
CNC Machine Operator
Matcor Metal Fabrication
2011 - 2012
Machine Operator
American Insulated Wire
2008 - 2010
High School Diploma -
Independence High School