Richard Medina
Grand Rapids,OH
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
G R Iron & Steel Inc
04.2023 - Current
- Operate MIG Weld, TIG Welder, Press Brake, Iron Worker, Shear, Forklifts, and other construction equipments.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Piedmont Plastics
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Operate equipment such as torch flames and miter saws to polish and cut parts
- Repair and maintain equipment as needed
- Ensure accuracy in count and verify quality of goods received from vendors
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Route Sales and Service Representative
Auto-Chlor System
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Service, maintain, install, and repair commercial dishwashing and laundry equipment
- Build relationships with customers to resolve issues, answer questions, and collect payment at time of service
- Maximize performance through selling & product recommendation
- Work weekly 24/7 on-call through an employee rotating system.
- Maintained productivity and quality standards at all times.
Route Sales and Service
Certasite
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Scheduling and performing inspections
- Repairing items as needed on kitchen suppression systems, emergency lights, and fire extinguishers
- Troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance
- Selling products as needed
- Demolition and removal of old kitchen hoods.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to client needs and offering tailored product recommendations based on their requirements.
Refrigeration Technician
Espec North America
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Build machines that included fitting pipe, brazing, mounting compressors, and wiring for environmental test chambers
- Mig welding Frames
- Following schematics and being able to adjust to various stations
- Meeting customer needs
- Working on custom machines from start to finish.
- Conducted diagnostic tests and read results.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to understand different models.
Restoration Technician
Anderson Brothers
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Mold remediation
- Carpet cleaning
- Water and fire damage cleanup
- Light reconstruction
- Air duct cleaning
- Crime scene cleanup
- Demolition
- Inventory sorting.
Education
GED -
Orville H. Platt High School
Meriden, CTMetallica Scholars Welding Program -
Grand Rapids Community College
02.2023
Skills
- Mold Remediation
- Restoration Experience
- Electrical and Refrigeration Experience
- Equipment Repair
- Customer service and Sales
- Demolition
- Hi-Lo Experience
- MIG welding/TIG welding
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
G R Iron & Steel Inc
04.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Piedmont Plastics
02.2022 - 04.2023
Route Sales and Service Representative
Auto-Chlor System
02.2021 - 02.2022
Route Sales and Service
Certasite
01.2019 - 01.2021
Refrigeration Technician
Espec North America
01.2016 - 01.2019
Restoration Technician
Anderson Brothers
01.2015 - 01.2016
GED -
Orville H. Platt High School
Metallica Scholars Welding Program -
Grand Rapids Community College