Ryan Newton
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Processing Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
New Braunfels, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Operated material handling equipment to ensure efficient product movement within the distribution center.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain accurate inventory levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures for optimal workflow.
- Conducted quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments to uphold product standards.
Manufacturing Technician II
Rheem Manufacturing
Fort Smith, AR
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Identify and communicate solutions for customer service opportunities
- Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment within the scope of company projects
- Follow all safety rules, regulations and all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals
- Set up and modified new equipment as needed
Sandblaster and Painter
ALLEN BLASTING AND COATING
Burlington, IA
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Setup job site as described by supervisors. Can consist of sandblasting and painting mostly . Connect hoses read gauges paint or setup blast pods . Solar Installer
- Prepared surfaces to be painted by scraping and sanding
- Helped apply coating materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other application techniques
- Utilized safety practices and procedures, following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment
- Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project
Boilermaker Journeyman
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Beaumont, TX
08.2007 - 03.2022
- Designed, installed and repaired boilers used to heat water for generating electric power or providing heat in dangerous and difficult environments.
- Followed all safety procedures and protocols to remain compliant with both employer and client.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes and cleaning solvents.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Earned position as foreman in a field that is one of the most dangerous jobs . Finished my last 2-3 years as supervisor. Everyday it demanded you to be relentlessly aware , detail oriented and focused or someone could die.
Education
Certificate - Railroad sciences
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS01.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
West Plains High School
West Plains, MO05.2002
Skills
- Safety behaviors expertise
- Safety
- Construction (8 years)
- Shipping & receiving
- Hand tool operations
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Typing (6 years)
- Communication skills
- Boilers
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Team building
- Hand tools
- Inspection readiness
- Great communication skills
- Electrical Experience
- Microsoft Word
- Blueprint Reading
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Processing Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
08.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Technician II
Rheem Manufacturing
12.2022 - 05.2025
Sandblaster and Painter
ALLEN BLASTING AND COATING
08.2019 - 04.2022
Boilermaker Journeyman
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
08.2007 - 03.2022
Certificate - Railroad sciences
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
West Plains High School