Louis Gonzales
Providence,RI
Summary
Enthusiastic, goal-oriented professional young man seeking opportunity to utilize skills, abilities, manufacturing, and any other experience i gain while contributing to company’s professional goals and organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Army
US Army
Hinesville, GA
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
Security Guard
United Security Service
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Security: Walking and checking perimeter securing all exit and entrances, setting alarms, checking surveillance footage and tracking times of incidents
Internship
Job Corps
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Shop Foreman: Supervised and assisted more than 20 students Manufacturing and Welding projects including Milling, CNC, Drilling, Cutting, Grinding
- Assisted Manufacturing Instructor: Monitoring student attendance and timecards while providing training in manufacturing principles
- Shop Supervisor: Instructed students in inspection and testing principles, machinery maintenance and repair
- Maintained Inventory: Monitoring usage and ordering manufacturing and welding supplies as needed
- Shop Safety Officer: Responsible for student’s machine shop safety, using OSHA standards
- Experienced with Blueprints & Drawings: Calculating dimensions and sizes for CNC operations and solid work projects
Roofer
Private Contractor
01.2010 - 12.2015
Volunteer/Landscaping
Tamaqua Museum
01.2010 - 12.2015
Volunteer/Flag Removal
Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery
01.2010 - 12.2015
Overnight Stocker
Wal*Mart
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Stocked Merchandise: Maintained accurate inventory and retaining sufficient product inventory
Maintenance
Pocasset Bay Manor
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Maintained and repaired apartments for manor: using hand tools and power tools
- Repaired basic plumbing: Replaced pipes, dry wall, toilets, sinks
- Painted & Preserved: painted interior of resident apartments as well as exterior building, structure, fences and signs
- Landscaping: Mowed and edged lawns, Pruned and trimmed trees, shrubs, hedges, managed snow removal utilizing snow blowers, shovels, and de-icing spreaders
Cashier
Rite Aid
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Greeting customers, keeping front end stocked and clean, organize products, money handling
Education
high school diploma -
exeter job corps academy
06.2015
Penn Foster High School Diploma -
Skills
- Manufacturing Technology
- Welding Achievement and Certification
- Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Oxy-Acetylene and Air Carbon Arc Cutting
- Welding Inspection and Testing principles
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Safety and Health of Welders
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Standards
- Trade math measurements and blueprint reading
- Proficient with hand tools and power tools
- Problem Resolution
- Clerical Support
- Relationship Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Vehicle inspections
- Troubleshooting
- Inventory Management
- Hand and power tools
- Hydraulic Repair
Timeline
Army
US Army
03.2021 - 10.2024
Security Guard
United Security Service
01.2017 - 12.2020
Internship
Job Corps
01.2014 - 12.2015
Overnight Stocker
Wal*Mart
01.2011 - 12.2013
Roofer
Private Contractor
01.2010 - 12.2015
Volunteer/Landscaping
Tamaqua Museum
01.2010 - 12.2015
Volunteer/Flag Removal
Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery
01.2010 - 12.2015
Maintenance
Pocasset Bay Manor
01.2009 - 12.2010
Cashier
Rite Aid
01.2008 - 12.2009
high school diploma -
exeter job corps academy