Joshua Hicks
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Experienced shop manager and welder with a background in fabrication, repair, and field installation. Skilled in scheduling, inventory control, task coordination, and staff training, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and customer support. Known for keeping work organized and delivering reliable results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator/Installer
Truckers Equipment
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Welded brackets, frames, and supports using MIG and arc equipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Measured and marked steel materials for accurate fit and alignment.
- Assembled custom trailer racks and service bodies, ensuring precise fit and durability.
- Assembled parts according to blueprints, drawings, and manufacturer instructions.
- Installed fixtures, hardware, and components, enhancing overall functionality and performance.
- Inspected completed work for damage, defects, and code compliance.
- Aligned and secured equipment to guarantee optimal fit and operational efficiency.
Volunteer
Fallen Horse Rescue
Mathis, Texas
05.2009 - Current
- Provided daily horse care support for rescue animals at Fallen Horse Rescue.
- Assisted with horse handling during intake, turnout, and transport.
- Groomed horses and checked coats, hooves, and body condition.
- Prepared feed, hay, and water for horses following care instructions.
- Cleaned stalls, aisles, and paddocks to maintain safe barn conditions.
- Organized supplies, tack, and cleanup materials for rescue operations.
- Supported visitors, donors, and volunteers with rescue center information.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.
Shop Manager
Accurate Valve Services
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2010 - 12.2023
- Managed shop operations for valve service repair and refurbishment work.
- Scheduled technicians and coordinated daily workflow across Accurate Valve Services shop.
- Coordinated service orders, job priorities, and production deadlines.
- Communicated with customers about service needs, repairs, and turnaround timing.
- Responded to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Directed inventory tracking for parts, seals, and shop supplies.
- Reviewed valve inspections, testing, and repair records for accuracy.
- Trained staff on valve disassembly, repair methods, and equipment use.
- Oversaw the recruitment, training and development of new staff members.
- Evaluated welds for structural integrity and alignment accuracy
- Welded structural assemblies using MIG and stick processes
- Followed safety procedures in metal shop environments
- Supported team welders with layout, fitting, and assembly tasks
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Identified and prepared shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment for use
- Utilized hoists, wire, banding machines, and hand tools to secure workpieces
Grocery Bagger
HEB Grocery Store
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Greeted customers and efficiently bagged groceries, ensuring careful handling of items.
- Bag groceries at H-E-B checkout lanes with care for fragile items.
- Assisted customers with groceries to vehicles, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Provide carryout services, safely loading purchased items into customers' vehicles.
- Separate cold, frozen, and dry products for H-E-B customers.
- Support cashiers during busy H-E-B store traffic and checkout flow.
- Retrieve carts from H-E-B parking areas and entrances.
- Arrange grocery bags neatly in shopping carts to facilitate easy transport for customers.
- Answer customer questions and direct shoppers to H-E-B departments.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding/automotive
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Craft Training Center
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- MIG and stick welding
- Welding equipment operation
- Flat welding position
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Weld inspection
- Quality control
- Valve repairs
- Valve maintenance knowledge
- BOP repairs
- BOP maintenance knowledge
- Annular repairs
- Annular maintenance knowledge
- Heavy equipment operation
- Power tools operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Industrial equipment maintenance
- Trailer assembly expertise
- Inventory control
- Parts ordering
- Work order analysis
- Task coordination
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Safety compliance
- Multitasking skills
- Trailer assembly expertise
Affiliations
- Automotive Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles
- Video games
- Sports Baseball, Golf, Football, Basketball
- Volunteer Rescue at Fallen Horse Rescue
- Spending time with my kids and family
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator/Installer
Truckers Equipment
01.2024 - Current
Shop Manager
Accurate Valve Services
01.2010 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Fallen Horse Rescue
05.2009 - Current
Grocery Bagger
HEB Grocery Store
01.2007 - 01.2010
Welding Certification - Welding/automotive
Del Mar College
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Craft Training Center