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Kyle Rodriguez

Pasadena

Summary

Developed expertise in surface preparation, coating applications, and quality control in industrial setting. Looking to transition into new field where skills in attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and efficient workflow management are valued. Focused on leveraging these strengths to make meaningful contributions in dynamic work environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Powder Coater

Jpcw and Sons
Pasadena, TX
10.2025 - 05.2026
  • Inspected welds cause of x-ray background
  • Sandblast any painted parts that needed repaint
  • Sanded and washed new parts and or fabricated electrical boxes to be powder coated
  • Hung up parts, panels, and boxes on rack to be pushed into furnace
  • Worked the furnace, set temp and time needed
  • Helped build or take apart frames that needed paint
  • Operated powder coating equipment to apply finishes on various materials.
  • Used wet paint to apply any touch ups needed to the paint
  • Took care of shipping and receiving by filling out forms that needed serial number of parts, panels, boxes, or skids, number and name of client, color and brand of powder coat, how many coats of powder coat it took, time and temp of the furnace it baked in, type of material that got powder coated, preparations it went through before powder coat, name, number and signature of transporting company, name and signature of powder coater, and picture of the product before loading on trailer and after.
  • Took apart and clean powdered coating machine
  • Swept and clean shop
  • Helped welders with whatever they needed
  • Operated forklift

Industrial Radiographer

Houston Inspection Services
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Accessed volt with code and finger print
  • Locked source in box to be transported to job site
  • Filled out paperwork with source serial number, activity of source in curies, serial number of safety equipment, dates equipment was calibrated and when calibration was next needed, if source was category 1,2, or 3
  • Once at job site i would talk to head QC to get shooter sheet
  • Calculate according to source activity; my safety barricade would be
  • Set up safety barricade with safety tape and cones
  • Set up and put on safety equipment and made sure they were calibrated
  • Set up number belts and marked welds
  • Hook up source tube and cranks to source
  • Set up source according to which method if x-ray was needed
  • Calculate my shot time according to activity of source, thickness of weld, source to film distance, and type of film used
  • Take and time the X-rays
  • Grade the film
  • Fill out end of day report with my name, customer's name, date, time, total amount of x-rays taken, total number of welds and shots per weld, total time source was exposed in minutes and seconds, source to film distance, method of x-ray used, how thick the weld was, the schedule of the material being x-rayed, distance of safety barricade, code film should be graded to, how long each individual x-ray was, serial number of safety equipment, serial number of source and its activity, and any indications in the film
  • Adhered to safety protocols and regulations while performing high-risk inspections in diverse environments.
  • Trained junior staff on proper radiographic techniques and safety proceduresres

Industrial Radiographer

TechCorr
Pasadena, TX
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Access volt with code and fingerprint to get radioactive source
  • Locked source in special box to be transported
  • Filled out paperwork with source serial number, how strong source is in curies, serial number of safety equipment, date equipment was calibrated and when calibration was needed, and if source was category 1,2, or 3
  • Once on site i would talk to head QC to get shooter sheet
  • Calculate according to how radioactive source is what my safety barricade distance would be
  • Put up safety barricade with safety tape and cones
  • Set up and put on safety equipment and make sure it was calibrated
  • Set up number belt and mark up welds
  • Hook up source tube and cranks to source
  • Set up source according to method of x-ray needed
  • Calculate shot time
  • Take and time the X-rays
  • Grade film
  • Fill out end of day report with my name, customer name, date, time x-rays were taken, total x-rays taken, total time source was exposed in minutes and seconds, distance of my safety barricade, method of x-ray used, source to film distance, number of welds tested, number of shots per weld, how thick the weld was, material of weld, code film was graded to, how long each individual shot was x-rayed, serial number of safety equipment, serial number and activity of source, and any indications that were in the film
  • Participated in regular audits of radiographic facilities and processes to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations, maintaining a strong focus on quality assurance.

Industrial Radiographer

Diamond G Inspections
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Access volt with code and finger print to get radioactive source.
  • Lock source in special box to transport to job site
  • Fill out paperwork with source serial number, how strong the source was in curies, serial numbers of safety equipment, date equipment was calibrated and when calibration was needed, and if it was radioactive category 1,2, or 3
  • Once at job site I would talk to QC person to see what needed to be tested
  • Calculate according to source what my safety barrier distance would be
  • Put up safety barrier
  • Set up my personal safety equipment and make sure it was calibrated
  • Set up number belt and mark my welds
  • Hook up source tube and cracks to source
  • Set up source according to method of x-ray needed
  • Calculate shot times
  • Take and time the x-rays
  • Grade film
  • Fill out end of day report with my name, customer name, date, total shots, total minutes and seconds source was exposed, distance of safety barrier, method of x-ray used, source to film distance, number of welds tested, how thick the welds were, material of metal, code film should be graded to, number of shots per weld, how long each individual shot was, serial numbers of safety equipment, serial number and activity of source, and any indications that were in the welds
  • Operated and maintained radiographic equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety standards.

Helper

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated machinery to assist with pipe production processes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety compliance.
  • Assisted skilled workers in assembling pipe components for efficient production flow.
  • Learned and adhered to safety protocols while handling tools and equipment.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks and responsibilities, enhancing overall team efficiency.
  • Grinded welds as prepped so they could get capped.
  • Measured and marked metal plated to hook to overhead crane.
  • operated machinery to cut tabs for welders
  • welded small tacks after pipe was rolled to keep pipe closed
  • hooked up pipe to crane to send off to welders

Education

High School Diploma -

Pasadnea High School
Pasadena, TX
06-2022

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Good with my hands
  • Good time management
  • Great communication
  • Critical thinker
  • Fast to adapt
  • assemble computers

Certification

I am certified and state carded in industrial radiation

Interests

Personal hobbies include

  • Working on cars
  • Building high performing computers
  • Taking things apart to see how they work and putting them back together
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • some electrical work
  • researching anything i don't understand or that catches my interest

Timeline

Powder Coater

Jpcw and Sons
10.2025 - 05.2026

Industrial Radiographer

Houston Inspection Services
09.2024 - 08.2025

Industrial Radiographer

TechCorr
03.2024 - 08.2024

Industrial Radiographer

Diamond G Inspections
02.2023 - 01.2024

Helper

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill
06.2022 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Pasadnea High School