Rodrigo Garcia
Kyle,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Dependable welder seeking opportunity to bring 25 years of industry contributions to a challenging new role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Production Foreman
Austin Iron
05.2023 - Current
- Mentored new employees, providing them with hands-on training and guidance for successful job performance.
- Assisted upper management with strategic planning to meet long-term objectives in productivity and profitability growth.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth opportunities.
- Improved product quality by closely monitoring production processes and enforcing strict quality control measures.
Shop Foreman
Sentech Architectural Systems
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored work areas to prevent or correct unsafe conditions or violations of safety procedures.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Inspected products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies, tools or replacement parts.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Welding Technician
Sentech Architectural Systems
11.2015 - 06.2021
- Completed documentation for each job, including production reports and work orders and submitted to management for review to maintain open and transparent operations.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to determine job specifications, plan production activities and organize proper supplies.
- Observed all safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards.
- Reported any non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Weld and fabricate stainless, carbon and aluminum parts for glass panels and doors using GTAW and GMAW welding processes
Welder/Artisan/Maintenance Technician
Escobedo Construction
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues.
- Collaborated with my team on completing fabricated metal projects within expected time frames.
- Utilized drawings and read blueprints and specifications to determine best methods to approach projects.
- Inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs and performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Welded and fabricated home furnishing parts including steel, aluminum, brass and stainless steel for residential and commercial homes.
Welder/Painter/Maintenance Technician
Xtreme Power Solutions
06.2009 - 09.2012
- Specialized in power systems, completing thorough inspections and skilled repairs.
- Oversaw onsite safety compliance to safety regulations and OSHA standards.
- Utilized drawings, blueprints and schematics of building and systems layout as well as machinery construction.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Welded and painted steel power grinds for power management.
Welder/Fabricator/Lead Technician
Butler Manufacturing Services
04.1997 - 03.2009
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Enforced compliance with quality standards to maintain production requirements and sustain business operations.
- Recommended corrective and preventative actions to boost product reliability.
- Monitored employee performance and conducted retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
- Directed and motivated team of 10 welders in a manufacturing setting.
- Conducted training needs assessments and provided ongoing training for team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School
Buda, TXBusiness Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Workplace safety
- Employee motivation
- Quality control
- Production and processing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Education and Training
other,other
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Structural Production Foreman
Austin Iron
05.2023 - Current
Shop Foreman
Sentech Architectural Systems
06.2021 - 04.2023
Welding Technician
Sentech Architectural Systems
11.2015 - 06.2021
Welder/Artisan/Maintenance Technician
Escobedo Construction
09.2012 - 10.2015
Welder/Painter/Maintenance Technician
Xtreme Power Solutions
06.2009 - 09.2012
Welder/Fabricator/Lead Technician
Butler Manufacturing Services
04.1997 - 03.2009
Business Management
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School