Thomas De La Cruz
Hanford,CA
Summary
- Four years of service in the Armed Forces (USMC).
- AH-1W (Attack Helicopter) Plane Captain
- Tow Crew Supervisor
- Twelve years of welding experience.
- Nine Years of experience as a fabricator.
- Forklift Operator.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
American Inc
Visalia, California
01.2022 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Operate welding equipment to join metal components efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently meet production deadlines.
- Lay out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Use oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings for production specifications.
- Monitored and managed materials to support continuous workflow during assembly process.
Fitter/Welder's Helper
BORGA Steel Buildings and Components
Fowler, California
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Read blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling materials and operating machinery.
- Trained new hires on assembly techniques and safety measures to enhance team competency.
- Collaborated with colleagues on tasks and projects to support overall team objectives.
- Operated forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials along the production line.
Forklift Operator Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Double D Farms
Coalinga, California
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Completed forklift training and certification according to company policy.
- Inspected equipment for safety and compliance before each shift.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and storage areas to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Organized inventory in warehouse to enhance accessibility and streamline retrieval processes.
- Assisted in stocktaking to verify accurate inventory levels regularly.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Conduct daily inventory of product in storage.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all incoming and outgoing shipments for effective inventory management.
Welder/Fabricator/Machinist
Western Industrial Fabricators and Machinist
Saint Paul, Oregon
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Measure and cut steel plates, tubing, round-stock in accordance with blueprint or customer specification.
- Operated acetylene torch to remove and replace components or preheat metals for welding.
- Fit and Weld steel components in accordance with blueprint specifications.
- Safely operated hydraulic plate shear to cut steel to specifications.
- Operated lathe and drill press to machine and drill precision steel components.
- Operate plasma cutter to cut through steel.
Welder
Gunderson
Portland, Oregon
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Fitted and welded materials to assemble rail cars, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
- Prepare Metal surfaces or work pieces for welding.
- Layout and fit up of parts to be welded.
- Moved heavy materials safely along the production line to maintain workflow.
Helicopter Mechanic
USMC Camp Pendleton HMLA/T-303
Camp Pendleton South, California
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Inspect Flightline daily for any FOD (FOD walk) that may damage aircraft.
- Applied ATAF to on a regular basis to ensure tool accountability and organization.
- Sign-out and sign-in tools as required to ensure accountability.
- Re-Fuel aircraft in accordance with daily flight schedule.
- Supervise and communicate with a tow crew to safely move aircraft.
- Conduct repairs or routine maintenance in accordance with PUB's.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components including hydraulic systems and landing gear.
- Safely taxi aircraft in and out of the flightline using hand signals to communicate with pilots.
- Take fuel samples to inspect for any contamination or corrosion of fuel cells.
- Documented discrepancies with aircraft through MAFs for maintenance tracking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Avenal High School
Avenal, CA06-2009
Skills
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Material inspection
- Safety compliance
- Machinery operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Read blueprints
- AH-1W Plane Captain
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
American Inc
01.2022 - Current
Fitter/Welder's Helper
BORGA Steel Buildings and Components
02.2021 - 12.2022
Forklift Operator Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Double D Farms
03.2020 - 11.2020
Welder/Fabricator/Machinist
Western Industrial Fabricators and Machinist
12.2016 - 12.2019
Welder
Gunderson
10.2014 - 11.2016
Helicopter Mechanic
USMC Camp Pendleton HMLA/T-303
08.2009 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Avenal High School