Ricky Gamble
Huntsville,TX
Summary
I have over 15 years in the steel, manufacturing, and fabrication industry. I work well under pressure to meet deadlines, and I am experienced in blueprints and the fabrication of metal structures. I have produced UT and X-ray quality welds. I am a seasoned Warehouse Leadman, with a proven track record in warehouse management and logistics. Strengths include efficient inventory control, adept coordination of shipping and receiving operations, and proficient use of warehouse management systems. Noteworthy for improving operational efficiency and maintaining safety protocols in high-volume warehouse environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Leadman
Weatherford International Ltd
Huntersville, TX
04.2019 - Current
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Facilitated daily meetings with warehouse personnel to discuss workloads and safety procedures.
- Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of items ordered.
- Managed storage areas to optimize space utilization.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
Welding Fabricator
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Anderson, TX
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Water Crewman/welder/fitter
City of Huntsville
Huntsville, US
07.2014 - 10.2018
- Fitter of pipe, Distribution of water lines, operated backhoes, dump trucks, lay concrete pads, on call duty, consumer services
- Skillfully used and operate hand and power tools to accomplish the tasks
- Handled various emergency situations, including managing road closures due to accidents and inclement weather conditions.
- Monitored equipment for leaks, loose pipes, broken lights or other issues and informed mechanics of repair needs.
Welder/Fabricator
Steely Lumber
Huntsville, US
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Welder, Help put in new line for production of new saw mill plant
Welder/Fitter
Texas Pride Trailers
Madisonville, US
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Perform metal arc, MIG(GMAW), stick and gas welding
- Operate carbon arc, and plasma arc for gouging and cutting materials
Fitter/Welder
Valmont Industries
Brenham, US
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Worked with a crew during layouts, fabrication, and welding
- Regularly used oxygen-acetylene cutting and welding equipment practices and techniques
Education
Applied Science -
Texas State Technical College-Waco
WacoAssociate -
Lone Star College System
Skills
- Team leadership
- OSHA certified
- Fitter/Welder
- CDL B
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-making
- Loading dock operations
- Blueprint reading
- Tanker experience
- Tractor-trailer
- Employee training
- Inventory management and planning
- Facilities Maintenance
- Plasma Cutting
- Assembly
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift certified
- Supply chain management
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
Certification
- Welding, Structural welding certifcation from TSTC-Waco
- CDL Class B, truck driver
- Class D Water License, Water Operator - City Of Huntsville
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Forklift Certified,
- Welding Certification
Willing To Relocate
- Baytown, TX
- Pasadena, TX
- Spring, TX
Awards
- OSHA 20 credit hours, 01/16
- Safety OSHA classes
- TWIC card, 09/18
Additional Information - Customer Service Experience
over 5 years
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Leadman
Weatherford International Ltd
04.2019 - Current
Welding Fabricator
National Oilwell Varco Inc
11.2018 - 04.2019
Water Crewman/welder/fitter
City of Huntsville
07.2014 - 10.2018
Welder/Fabricator
Steely Lumber
05.2014 - 07.2014
Welder/Fitter
Texas Pride Trailers
06.2012 - 06.2014
Fitter/Welder
Valmont Industries
08.2011 - 10.2013
Applied Science -
Texas State Technical College-Waco
Associate -
Lone Star College System
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