Louie Lara
Turlock,CA
Summary
Welding and fabrication professional with extensive experience at Knapheide Truck Equipment. Proficient in MIG welding and hydraulic installations with consistent focus on safety, quality, and productivity. Team leadership and problem-solving support smooth, reliable production in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
A Turlock Welding/Fabrication Company
Turlock, Cal
03.2015 - Current
- Welded and fabricated various projects including manure spreaders and silage boxes using stick, structural, MIG, and arc techniques.
- Job Duties: Installing Wet Kits for side dumps, chain drives or walking floor trailers. Install Wet Kits without with 2-line systems or 3-line systems.
- Installing PTOs, Muncie & Chelsea on Eaton, Fuller & Allison transmissions.
- Repair PTOs with new seals & bearings.
- Install Bypass pumps & remote bypass pumps. Install filters, wiring with momentary switches, and on and off switches.
- Executed air brake installations with 2-part air tanks, 2-port air valves, Selco control lines, ABS valves, and truck stoppers; adjusted and troubleshot air brakes for optimal performance.
Production Manager
Knapheide Truck Equipment
Tracy, CA
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed production processes, ensuring safety and quality standards while supervising shop floor personnel and facilitating hiring and training.
- Directed production schedules for Knapheide truck equipment assembly and fabrication operations.
- Coordinated supervisors, welders, and assemblers across truck body production lines.
- Monitored safety compliance throughout Knapheide manufacturing areas and shop floors.
Education
GED -
Clovis High
Fresno, CA09-1982
Skills
- Gas welding, hydraulic & electrical installations, flux core, Mig, Arc, stainless steel welding, Electrical troubleshooting Bilingual – able to read and write Spanish Heavy equipment operation Manufacturing safety standards and general maintenance
- Air brake systems
- Brake troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Manufacturing safety standards and general maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Heavy equipment operation
- Trailer repair
- Welding codes and practices
- Bilingual – able to read and write Spanish
- Welding codes and practices
Personal Information
Title: Welder/Fabricator. repair technician
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
A Turlock Welding/Fabrication Company
03.2015 - Current
Production Manager
Knapheide Truck Equipment
12.2013 - 10.2014
GED -
Clovis High