Ricardo Leyva
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled mechanical assembler who thrives independently or as a team member. Proactive in maintaining a safe and productive environment. Physically fit and effective at completing difficult projects and tasks on schedule with consistent follow-through on all instructions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical assemblers II
Integra
Houston
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Assembled mechanical components following precise specifications and blueprints.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for efficient assembly processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Assembled generators, chillers, and data skids using blueprints and schematics.
- Assemble and mount intake fans and frames
- Torqued bolts to manufacturer specifications for optimal performance.
- Performed pipe fitting tasks for various plumbing applications.
- In charge of erecting skids for chillers and pumps.
- Installed hydraulic tanks and lines to facilitate efficient system operation
- Installation of gas lines and filters
Mechanical Assembler II
Baker Hughes CTI
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Operate per assembly drawings, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions (travelers) using industrial equipment, welders, and tooling.
- Coordinated assembly of components per assembly drawings and instructions, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rigging equipment and procedures for safe operation.
- Reading, understanding, and adhering to manufacturing documentation (drawings, manufacturing procedures, standard operating procedures, etc.)
- Producing products that conform to design and manufacturing specifications
- Understanding of schematics, drawings and blueprints.
- Knowledge between rigging in/rigging out our equipment and procedures.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication to request support and contribute to solutions, ensuring timely completion of assigned work.
- Cross-functional communication to request support, contribute to solutions, or ensure timely completion of assigned work, among others
Equipment Technician II
Solmax geosynthetics
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 08.2024
- The purpose of this position is to set up and run one type of production line, including making product changes in accordance with the scheduling requirements. This position is the key position with regards to the safety and quality of their production lines. This position requires a knowledge of the basic QC testing, the ability to identify and diagnose production issues, and the ability to lead an operator I or temp to ensure their productivity as well as safety.
- Maintained safety for the employee and ensured safety for the assigned operator I.
- Operate at least one type of machine (1,2 or 3 extruder lines) and produce the highest level of quality as defined within the quality parameters.
- Troubleshoot most production issues and correct them with minimal scrap
- Performed basic quality checks including thickness, asperity, density, and carbon to uphold product standards
- Manage raw material changes on one or more machines.
- Set up blender on one or more types of machine
- Make product change on one type of machine
- Recorded all production data in ERP system accurately and completely
- Executed thorough inspections of all operations to ensure compliance with standards
- Capable of operating the rod line if needed
Equipment Technician
Insteel Wire Products
Houston, TX
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed wiring department operations to ensure efficiency.
- Operated and troubleshot wire stander to ensure consistent production flow.
- After this I am in charge of starting and running the machine and if any alarms go off I take proper action into getting things back going while logging everything accordingly. Cut samples, print and tag information of every flex wire roll we make. In charge of packer machine which packages the flex wire in rolls and wraps and store in designated locations for shipping.
- Replaced empty spools with full wired spools and performed welding to maintain operational efficiency.
- After this I am in charge of starting and running the machine and if any alarms go off I take proper action into getting things back going while logging everything accordingly. Cut samples, print and tag information of every flex wire roll we make. In charge of packer machine which packages the flex wire in rolls and wraps and stores in designated locations for shipping.
- Use of scale to find total, gross and net weight of raw and finished products.
- Use of micrometer And calipers to find bare O.D., OD and lay of finished product.
- Set up different settings and dyes for adequate wire sizes.
- Work 12 hour Nights shift weekends and weekdays
Acid Pickler
Valmont metals
Houston, TX
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Inspected winch, bridge, trolleys, and cables on overhead cranes upon arrival and departure.
- My tasks were maneuvering oversized material in and out of hydrochloric caustic and flux acids then washing them of in a water container in a safe and timely manner.
- Remove paint and oxidation from oversized parts and prepare for kettle and final step to galvanizing process.
Assembler( Order Puller)
gobravura Corp.
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Picked and packed orders, assembling and customizing items.
- Broke down palletized material, stacking and sorting accurately in designated locations for efficient inventory management.
- Picked and packed orders, assembling and customizing items.
- Handled loading and unloading of shipping containers at the warehouse.
- Delivered local orders using the company truck.
Mold Press Operator (injection/extrusion)
Elastomers integrated
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Operate hydraulic press for elastomer molds
- Operated roll press to prepare raw rubber material for mold insertion.
- Monitored and utilized Excel and MS Office apps to record and save pressure and mold temperature data.
- Operate overhead crane to move molds in and out of presses.
- Trimmed and deburred oil rig packers and seals to ensure proper fit and functionality.
- Prep and ship out finished products for testing.
- Operate forklift and overhead crane to maneuver molds around shop.
- Inputted and monitored data in temperature and mold travel sheets to ensure accurate records.
- Completed 5 months of night shift lead training to enhance leadership skills in manufacturing.
Handyman
B&J's remodeling
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Completed remodeling and demolition projects for residential properties.
- Performed sheet rock installation, electrical work, window and door trim installation, painting, and pressure washing, improving aesthetics and functionality of properties.
- Performed repairs on residential plumbing and electrical systems.
- Installed fixtures, cabinets, and drywall in various home improvement projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment for safe and efficient operations.
Vactor Tech Helper
Camino services
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Drove truck and 15ft tool trailer to job sites, ensuring timely arrival for project execution.
- Hydro excavating
- Build, clean, repair sanitary and rain water lines
- Inspect and Clean chlorophyll contact chambers and lift stations.
- Video and inspect sanitary and water lines. With use of RC robotic device.
- Performed hydro excavation to safely locate and expose underground utilities.
- Operated vactor truck for efficient vacuuming and jetting of sanitary and rain water lines, maintaining system functionality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Lone Star College
Houston, TXSkills
- Mechanical assembly
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Component fitting
- Quality inspection
- Equipment operation
- Machine operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Production efficiency
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Hand tools proficiency
- Manufacturing background
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Mechanical assemblers II
Integra
06.2025 - 04.2026
Mechanical Assembler II
Baker Hughes CTI
08.2024 - 04.2025
Equipment Technician II
Solmax geosynthetics
03.2022 - 08.2024
Equipment Technician
Insteel Wire Products
05.2020 - 05.2022
Acid Pickler
Valmont metals
02.2020 - 05.2020
Assembler( Order Puller)
gobravura Corp.
10.2019 - 02.2020
Mold Press Operator (injection/extrusion)
Elastomers integrated
02.2017 - 11.2019
Handyman
B&J's remodeling
01.2016 - 12.2018
Vactor Tech Helper
Camino services
01.2014 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Lone Star College