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Richard Ponce

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

To obtain a position within your company where the past experience of working in the field of operations can be applied, in order to not only enhance hands-on skills and competencies, but also benefit the company to the fullest. Experienced team member knowledge about handling wide range of upkeep, repair and routine tasks. Highly adaptable and competent in learning new tasks quickly to maximize productivity. Dedicated to outperforming expectations and working hard at all jobs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Coater Operator

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Sinton, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Prepares necessary equipment and applies coating as indicated in the work order, records all materials used, including paint consumption, in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Executed daily checks on pumps, filters and other machinery before beginning shift duties.
  • Loaded and unloaded rolls to keep coating machines operating at full capacity.
  • Measured and mixed chemicals to precisely follow coating recipes and match customer specifications.
  • Observed gauges, temperatures and calibration status during operation to quickly handle concerns.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on pumps, valves and other equipment in order to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
  • Monitored and recorded data related to water flow, pressure, temperature and other variables to ensure optimal functioning of the utility system.
  • Operated a variety of manual tools such as drills, saws, hammers and wrenches when performing maintenance tasks.
  • Evaluated product samples to measure quality control standards.
  • Use forklifts to unload, load, and transport items.

Class A Driver

Ponce Transports LLC.
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Work closely with dispatch, maintenance, and plant management to facilitate the flow of information required to provide good customer service
  • Receive delivery ticket and follow instructions as directed
  • Position truck under the batch plant to be loaded by the Batch Plant Operator/Plant Manager
  • Maneuver truck on job site including attaching chutes to discharge material
  • Complete all forms, reports, tickets, and required paperwork

Produce Team Member

H-E-B
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2012 - 08.2022
  • Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging fresh products
  • Mentored new employees by relaying information on company procedures, safety requirements and delivered constructive criticism upon completion of job tasks
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
  • Took on additional job duties, including ordering during unexpected backlog
  • Delivered a high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites

Welder Helper

CCB Fabricators
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Working in a refinery environment
  • Working around operators that use sniffers to make sure the area is clear to work
  • Tack welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, diagonal and overhead positions using the stick welding process
  • Set-up and use oxy-fuel equipment to cut or trim plate and structural steel
  • Use oxygen/acetylene torch for cutting angle iron and grading to the required sizes
  • Use grinder, reciprocating saw, and power tools required to grind, bevel, or fit metals together, and remove slag
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow required safety procedures
  • Assist rig welder to align, fit, clamp and tack steel grading onto platforms using stick welding process

Education

Associate degree - Applied Science

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2019

Skills

  • Problem solving, adaptability, dedication, communication, responsibility
  • Safety Procedures
  • Crane operation
  • Welding Techniques
  • Lockout and Tagout procedures
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Chemical handling
  • System HMI Monitoring
  • Leak Detection
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Windows
  • Mechanical Awareness

Timeline

Coater Operator

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Class A Driver

Ponce Transports LLC.
04.2021 - 08.2022

Welder Helper

CCB Fabricators
08.2020 - 04.2021

Produce Team Member

H-E-B
01.2012 - 08.2022

Associate degree - Applied Science

Del Mar College
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