Michael Castro
Brookshire
Summary
Dynamic Crane Operator with extensive experience at Integra Mission Critical, excelling in precision lifting and crane operations. Demonstrated strong team collaboration and effective communication skills, consistently achieving production goals while upholding safety standards. Proven ability to manage complex loads in challenging environments, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator
Integra Mission Critical
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
Forklift Operator
Valmont
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Overhead Crane Operator
Orizon Industries
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Upheld a clean working environment by properly organizing tools, cables, slings, chains after every shift ensuring easy access when needed.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of safety within the team.
- Consistently met daily production goals through effective time management skills while also focusing on safety precautions.
- Loaded Items onto flatbed trucks or into trailers.
- Collaborated with ground crews to ensure clear communication, resulting in a smooth workflow and safer work environment.
- Minimized accidents by consistently complying with OSHA regulations and industry best practices for crane operations.
Painter
Baker Industrial Supply
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
Brazer
Daikin
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Waller High School
Waller, TX06.2017
Skills
- Crane assembly
- Accurate communication
- Crane operations
- Crane maintenance
- Mobile crane operations
- Precision lifting
- Team collaboration
- Order management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crane Operator
Integra Mission Critical
01.2025 - 04.2025
Forklift Operator
Valmont
09.2024 - 01.2025
Overhead Crane Operator
Orizon Industries
05.2022 - 09.2024
Painter
Baker Industrial Supply
01.2020 - 12.2021
Brazer
Daikin
07.2017 - 07.2019
Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
High School Diploma -
Waller High School
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