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RAUL CASTANEDA

Houston,TX

Summary

Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Garage Door Technician

31-w Insulation Co
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current

Loading up material to company truck for daily task..

•Operating forklift to unload material from Semi Truck..

• Going to job site to install Garage Door’s and Opener’s

  • Troubleshot systems to find root causes of problems and determine repair needs.
  • Tested safety features such as photoelectric sensors to ensure proper operation of the system.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty components such as torsion springs, pulleys, hinges, cables, and rollers.
  • Programmed remotes and keypads to operate garage doors.
  • Adjusted tension on springs to ensure proper functioning of the door.
  • Inspected and diagnosed issues with garage door systems, including motors, springs, cables, rollers, and tracks.
  • Conducted inspections of completed installations to verify compliance with local building codes and regulations.
  • Maintained an organized inventory of supplies needed for completing jobs efficiently.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Inspected company vehicles on daily basis and reported damages or issues.

Garage Door Technician

Overhead Door Company Of Houston
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 04.2024

• Install, service, and repair automatic door mechanisms

• Perform activities that require considerable use of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing

• Observe and inspect equipment and materials

• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution

• Communicate with supervisors and peers by telephone, written form, or in person to relay information

• Document and record information for work orders

• Provide consultation and advice to customers

  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding product issues or service requests.
  • Instructed building and homeowners in strategies for care and maintenance of doors.
  • Demonstrated how to operate all components of the door system to customers upon completion of installations.

Ironworker Apprentice

Commercial Sitting & Maintenance
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 01.2022

• Install , repair or service metal sheet building

• Communicate with supervisor on task for the day

• used hand tools powered by battery or corded

• prepared material and lay it out for installation

• Perform activities that require considerable use of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing

• Safety measures when working in plants

  • Helped to erect steel columns, beams, and girders.
  • Used cranes to hoist large pieces of steel into place during installation process.
  • Followed safety procedures while working at elevated heights above ground level.
  • Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
  • Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies using brooms, rags, scrapers, brushes, shovels, or portable vacuums.

Education

High School Diploma -

C.E. King High School
Houston, TX
05-2005

Skills

  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Power tool operation
  • OSHA compliance
  • Professionalism
  • Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Power tool expertise
  • Hand tools operation
  • Safety awareness

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

•Spending time with family •Fishing with family and friends •Doing maintenance on personal vehicles 

Timeline

Garage Door Technician

31-w Insulation Co
05.2024 - Current

Garage Door Technician

Overhead Door Company Of Houston
03.2022 - 04.2024

Ironworker Apprentice

Commercial Sitting & Maintenance
06.2020 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

C.E. King High School
RAUL CASTANEDA