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Mario Barrera

Granite City,IL

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Welder with strong ability in Panel Covering and Assembly. Offering his ability to learn quickly, get the job task finished by deadline and always with Quality . Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Interior Technician

Weststar Aviation
East Alton, IL
10.2021 - Current
  • Inspected and repaired aircraft interiors, including upholstery, carpets, ceilings, sidewalls, and other components.
  • Replaced damaged interior parts with new or refurbished components using hand tools.
  • Assembled cabinetry for galley areas, lavatories, closets, and storage compartments according to blueprints.
  • Applied adhesives to secure trim pieces onto walls and floors of the cabin area.
  • Utilized power tools such as drills, saws, sanders, rivet guns., when necessary while completing projects.
  • Organized work areas daily following safety protocols set forth by management staff.
  • Maintained accurate documentation regarding installation of interior components into company records system.

Welder

Big Mario LLC
GRANITE CITY, IL
11.2014 - 10.2021
  • Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
  • Cut, fit and welded metal plates, structural shapes and pipes.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
  • Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum and steel.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

Welder

American Container Repair
St. Louis, MO
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Used power tools to remove imperfections in metals before welding and after joining.
  • Completed accurate measurements and cuts in raw materials used to fabricate new parts.
  • Worked with aluminum, steel and other metals to built parts for production needs.
  • Followed OSHA, company and industry standards for optimal safety.
  • Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
  • Marked weld points and positions of components on workpieces with rulers, squares and templates.
  • Reported non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.

Laborer Operator

LANG STEGMAN FERTILIZER CO.
ST. LOUIS, MO
04.2009 - 11.2013
  • Operated front end loader to move fertilizer and different base materials.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Monitored and used handheld mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights, working on river barges, moving materials, lifting various objects and working in inclement weather.

Brick Laborer

Paul Maulter's Masonary
Troy, IL
07.2007 - 03.2009
  • Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
  • Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
  • Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
  • Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
  • Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
  • Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
  • Readied work areas by clearing and smoothing surfaces and adjoining structures.
  • Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.

Assembly Worker

Peerless Premier Appliance Company
Belleville, IL
08.1998 - 06.2007
  • Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.
  • Used hand and power tools to assemble products.
  • Read tape measures, drawings, diagrams and specifications for correct assembly.
  • Documented actions by completing production and quality forms.
  • Assembled stoves, side panels and installed oven door products securely and accurately according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
  • Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products.
  • Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.

Laborer

Transformit
GRANITE CITY, IL
04.1995 - 10.1998
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Set up and operated machines and tools to create high-quality products.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Diagnosed and repaired machine malfunctions and problems to minimize downtime.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

ASSEMBLE/COVER PANELS

REMANUFACTURED BUISNESS FURNITURE (RBF)
ST.LOUIS , MO
03.1989 - 04.1995
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Prevented jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying parts clearances.
  • Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
  • Smoothed surfaces to enhance alignment of parts and finishes.
  • Reviewed project specifications and documentation to understand task and deadline requirements.
  • Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Villanueva Zacatecas High School
Villanueva ,Zacatecas Mexico
04.1988

Skills

  • Power and hand tools
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Production background
  • Machinery operations
  • Polishing work
  • Product assembly
  • Visual inspections
  • Flux Core Arc Welding
  • Weld inspections
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Stick welding
  • Grinders
  • Defect repair
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Work ethic
  • cover panels
  • Fork Lift/ Bobcat
  • Front End Loader

Timeline

Aircraft Interior Technician

Weststar Aviation
10.2021 - Current

Welder

Big Mario LLC
11.2014 - 10.2021

Welder

American Container Repair
08.2013 - 11.2014

Laborer Operator

LANG STEGMAN FERTILIZER CO.
04.2009 - 11.2013

Brick Laborer

Paul Maulter's Masonary
07.2007 - 03.2009

Assembly Worker

Peerless Premier Appliance Company
08.1998 - 06.2007

Laborer

Transformit
04.1995 - 10.1998

ASSEMBLE/COVER PANELS

REMANUFACTURED BUISNESS FURNITURE (RBF)
03.1989 - 04.1995

High School Diploma -

Villanueva Zacatecas High School

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