Juan Cortez
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Responsible Factory Worker contributes to team and company success. Dedicated to tackling tasks and completing work.
Resourceful trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted with troubleshooting problems during the assembly process.
- Executed and coordinated employee training to meet quality requirements.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Implemented cost-saving measures that improved overall productivity and profitability.
- Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
- Monitored production line to ensure quality and efficiency standards were met.
- Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
- Identified and resolved issues with equipment, supplies, or personnel.
- Collaborated with other departments on workflow processes and scheduling changes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Provided feedback on performance reviews for direct reports.
- Developed training programs for new employees in order to increase production output.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Analyzed data from previous shifts to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepared daily reports on production metrics and results.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Supervised team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Provided technical support as needed for staff members.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
- BIW 3 Zone 3A - 3B and zone 4 assembly line experience.
- Model S/X BIW Under body assembly line experience.
- Experience on reading scada and HMI screens throughout the factory.
- Experience on identifying cap changes and performing them to keep production moving.
- Fitting experience on slat line, responsible for sending quality fits and resolving any problem with bad fits going to end of line.
- Experience on swapping, repairing damage closures on cars, making sure they leave the line in spec and in good quality conditions.
- Workstation trainer, responsible for training new associates by showing them safety measurements throughout the line and preparing them for success at tesla.
- Acting lead 1+, responsible for maintaining line moving to meet our production numbers, keeping line stocked and ready to run and identifying issues down the line to avoid any downtime.
- Responsible for updating KPI board, flow down, 5s audit, Process audit and Safety audits.
- Responsible for sending pass down at the end of shift.
Contingent Worker
Tesla
Fremont, CA
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Used power tools to remove imperfections in metals before welding and after joining.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Welding seat frames and building Seats for model 3.
- Operated equipment such as box cutters, hand jacks, tape guns, pneumatic hog ring gun and scanners in alignment with company guidelines.
Warehouse Associate
SMX StaffManagement
Union City, CA
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Cashier
Sansei Japan
Hayward, CA
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Supervised counting cash drawers and making bank deposits in compliance with store opening and closing procedures.
Helper
Cricket Wireless
Hayward, CA
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Organized supplies for use based on expected customer needs.
- Ordered packing, shipping and material supplies to replenish inventories.
- Handled customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Royal Sunset High School
Hayward, CA06.2017
Skills
- Defects Identification
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Production Processes Knowledge
- Good Communication
- Safe Machine Operation
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Reliable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Responsible
- Strong Patience
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Team Building
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Empathy
- Efficient multitasking
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Measurement tools
Timeline
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
10.2022 - Current
Production Associate
Tesla
06.2019 - Current
Contingent Worker
Tesla
09.2018 - 01.2019
Warehouse Associate
SMX StaffManagement
06.2017 - 09.2017
Cashier
Sansei Japan
01.2017 - 06.2017
Helper
Cricket Wireless
06.2016 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Royal Sunset High School