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Martin Guerra

Odessa,TX

Summary

Adept at leveraging extensive experience in welding, fabrication, and vehicle maintenance to deliver high-quality workmanship. Excelled at Permian Tank by applying advanced skills in structural fabrication and customer relationship management, ensuring projects met exacting standards. Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and exceeding employer expectations with a commitment to excellence and detail.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Mow Pros
Early, TX
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
  • Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
  • Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
  • Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
  • Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
  • Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
  • Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
  • Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
  • Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
  • Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
  • Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.

Mechanic

Arras Mechanic
Odessa, TX
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
  • Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
  • Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
  • Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
  • Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
  • Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
  • 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.
  • Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
  • Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.

Welder

Accel Compression
Odessa, TX
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.

Mechanic

Self Employed Web
Odessa, TX
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Adhered to all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
  • Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
  • Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
  • Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
  • Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
  • Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
  • Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
  • Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
  • 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.
  • Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
  • Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.

Welder

Permian Tank/Lide
Odessa, TX
11.2016 - 07.2017

Build 500 barrels, 300's, 210's, 750's, 1000 barrel tanks.

Air test the tanks and repair any leaks.

Build according to the blueprints.

Repair or add on any flanges, couplings, or add on nipples.

Build walk ways.

Set on location and set walkways.

Help sandblasters and painters to get the orders out.

Run the plasma cutter.

Roll rings and cut decks and bottoms.

Forklift driver.

Mig welding 1g, 2g, 3g, 4g and 5g.

Flux Core welding 1g, 2g, 3g, 4g.

Arc Welding.

Mechanic

Permian Machinery
Odessa, TX
11.2014 - 01.2015

Forklift mechanic helper

Open up shop and closed down shop.

Turn on compressors and heaters before mechanics came in.

Bleed tanks and turn off all machinery after mechanics left.

Clean up shop.

Clean tools and organize.

Return all parts that weren't used.

Help other mechanics with any repairs.

Maintenance Crew Member

Planet Fitness
Odessa, TX
11.2014 - 12.2014
  • Greet customers to the gym and help them with any questions they may have.
  • Clean machinery and restrooms.

Welder

Permian Tank
Odessa, TX
07.2011 - 09.2013
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technician

Western Technical College
El Paso, TX
03-2011

Skills

  • Grinding and finishing
  • Welding positioning
  • Torch cutting
  • Structural fabrication
  • Plasma arc cutting
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Servicing vehicles
  • Vehicle manual interpretation
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Part identification
  • Grease and lubricant application
  • Cooling systems
  • Schematic assessment
  • Auto and engine repair
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Suspension systems
  • Inventory management
  • Emission control systems
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Gasket and seal replacements
  • Clutch repair
  • Detailing and cleaning
  • Belt and hose replacements
  • Customer service
  • Engine rebuilding
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Engine tuneups and repairs
  • Component repairs
  • Recordkeeping
  • Price quoting
  • Deadline driven
  • Turbocharger repair
  • Fuel systems
  • System upgrades
  • Forklift Operator
  • Read Blueprints

Affiliations

Read books

Workout

Bow shooting

Work on cars at home

Accomplishments

  • Personal Trainer certification
  • Cpr certification

Timeline

Landscaper

Mow Pros
10.2024 - 01.2025

Mechanic

Arras Mechanic
08.2024 - 09.2024

Welder

Accel Compression
08.2023 - 02.2024

Mechanic

Self Employed Web
08.2017 - 03.2021

Welder

Permian Tank/Lide
11.2016 - 07.2017

Mechanic

Permian Machinery
11.2014 - 01.2015

Maintenance Crew Member

Planet Fitness
11.2014 - 12.2014

Welder

Permian Tank
07.2011 - 09.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technician

Western Technical College
Martin Guerra