Victor F. Alvarado
Coalinga,Ca
Summary
Dynamic and proactive professional with extensive experience at Los Gatos Tomato Products, specializing in equipment maintenance and data logging. A collaborative team member and certified forklift driver, I excel in training others and optimizing operational efficiency, consistently ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Bilingual and a quick learner, I adapt swiftly to new challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Panel Operator Trainer/ Maintenance Laborer
Los Gatos Tomato Products
Huron, Ca
10.2011 - Current
- Help train employees on prep panel operations for evaporation systems, ensure logbooks are updated accurately, give breaks, and keep all evaporation systems maintained.
- During the off-season, tear down of FBM transfer pumps, Waukesha pumps, and gear boxes.
- Maintain elevator belts, rollers, and bearings.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators on panel operation techniques.
Operator
Related Ag Mobile Sandblasting
Coalinga , CA
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Provided specialized sandblasting services for trailers and other paint-prep requirements.
- With the mobile unit, I’m able to show up on site, prep the work area, do the job at hand, and clean up.
- Provided comprehensive surface preparation solutions for various applications.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Maintenance Instructor
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore , CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Selected curriculum and instructional aids to increase students' understanding of core concepts.
- Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
- Documented and reported on student grades in compliance with school policies.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
- Optimized training curriculum while utilizing instructional techniques, team exercises, group discussions, and lectures.
Sanitation Crew/ Runner/ Panel Operator Trainee
Los Gatos Tomato Products
Huron, Ca
07.2007 - 10.2011
- Take samples to the lab for testing hourly.
- Relieve other employees for their breaks.
- Wash floors, wash mold off cat walks, make sure everything was clean & slip resistant, drive forklift.
- Logbooks, change graphs, watch product flow and temperature, watch water usage, inspect vessels for vacuum leaks, use computer for product control.
Vocational Aide Welding Instructor/ Farm Tech II
West Hills Community College
Coalinga, Ca
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Help instruct classes for mig/ arc welding, use of grinders and buffers, oxy/fuel welding and cutting.
- Helped with planting and harvesting, maintained equipment, and did all repairs for irrigation leaks, dug trenches and ditches, repair welding, painting, etc.
Automotive Mechanic
Matt’s Quick Lube
Coalinga, CA
02.2010 - 07.2011
- All automotive repair, including diagnostics, brakes, engine work, transmission work, etc.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Installed timing belts and drive chains in automobiles according to specifications.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers.
- Checked fluid levels in cooling systems, power steering reservoirs and other components of the car.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
Education
Certificate - Basic Auto Training / Basic Engine Diagnostics
Wyotech of West Sacramento
West Sacramento, CA12.2006
High School Diploma - R.O.P. Welding and Heavy Equipment Operation
Coalinga High School
Coalinga, Ca06.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Welding 40, 41, 50,99 and General Ed
West Hills Community College
Coalinga, CaSkills
- Bilingual
- Proactive individual
- Collaborative team member
- Quick learner
- Consistently dependable
- Certified forklift driver
- Certified Man lift Operator
- Surface preparation specialist
- Equipment maintenance
- Data logging
References
- Christine Alcaraz, Director of Fiscal Services, West Hills College, (559) 212-8332
- Anthony Yamas, Senior Safety Specialist, PG&E, (559) 681-4192
- Fabian Perez, Recruiter, Energy Resources Corporation, (559) 312-3725
Timeline
Maintenance Instructor
West Hills College Lemoore
01.2022 - 05.2023
Operator
Related Ag Mobile Sandblasting
01.2021 - 03.2025
Prep Panel Operator Trainer/ Maintenance Laborer
Los Gatos Tomato Products
10.2011 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Matt’s Quick Lube
02.2010 - 07.2011
Vocational Aide Welding Instructor/ Farm Tech II
West Hills Community College
07.2009 - 08.2011
Sanitation Crew/ Runner/ Panel Operator Trainee
Los Gatos Tomato Products
07.2007 - 10.2011
Certificate - Basic Auto Training / Basic Engine Diagnostics
Wyotech of West Sacramento
High School Diploma - R.O.P. Welding and Heavy Equipment Operation
Coalinga High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding 40, 41, 50,99 and General Ed
West Hills Community College
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