Joshua Lara
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Experienced Welding assistant with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design.
Driven with experience in Mig welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Assistant
J Welding
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in setup and operation of welding equipment for various projects.
- Collaborated with welders to ensure precision and quality in finished products.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and materials for welding tasks.
Stocker
Walmart
12.2023 - Current
- Unloaded trailers with pallet jack
- Unloaded using F.A.S.T unloader
- Checked in Vendors
- Assisted in maintaining store cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize restocking processes and improve efficiency.
- Trained new staff on stocking procedures and best practices for product placement.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Organized and stocked shelves to ensure product availability and visibility.
Cashier
Whataburger
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and change distribution.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline checkout processes, reducing wait times during peak hours.
Education
Welding - Trade school
Texas state Technical College
Red Oak, TX05.2026
High school diploma - undefined
Midlothian High School
Midlothian, TX04.2024
Skills
- Pallet Jack
- Plasma cutting
- Warehouse Experience
- Aluminum
- Dimensional measurements
- Safe work practices
- Welding
- TIG welding
- Basic math
- Welders (tool)
- Stainless steel piping
- Pipe welding
- Freight Experience
- Safety regulations
- Fabrication
- FCAW
- Reading weld symbols
- Blueprint reading
- MIG welding
- Load & Unload
- Metal fabrication
- Stick welding
Certification
- Welding Certification
- May 2026 to Present
- Certification 1 through 3, advanced processes specialization, and advanced pipe specialization
- Diesel Mechanic Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Welding Assistant
J Welding
02.2024 - Current
Stocker
Walmart
12.2023 - Current
Cashier
Whataburger
06.2022 - 06.2023
High school diploma - undefined
Midlothian High School
Welding - Trade school
Texas state Technical College