Joseph Charles

Dependable and adaptable General Labor worker with extensive electrical and mechanical skills, including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Experienced in inventory control, warehouse operations, and heavy machinery operation. Proven ability to train staff, reduce operational downtime, and implement process improvements, ensuring workplace efficiency and safety across multiple industrial settings.

Welder/Inspector - Allied Power Group - Houston, TX

(2019-11)

• Demonstrated combined gas turbine experience by implementing engineering process improvements, enhancing performance and maintaining operational reliability and efficiency
• Reduced operational downtime by performing routine preventative maintenance using mechanical skills
• Maintained continuous operation by hovelling or pouring sand, grit, or other abrasive material into the machine and monitoring abrasive supply in the hopper
• Ensured quality and safety by verifying proper equipment usage, suggesting welding technique improvements, checking welding specifications, and preparing reports
• Applied hand-eye coordination and motor control to make precise cuts and bends in metal pieces, improving fabrication accuracy
• Tested circuit connections using electrical test equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Installed and tested electrical equipment such as air conditioning, heating, ignition systems, generator brushes, and commutators to maintain facility operations
• Managed work order processing using asset management database, improving maintenance tracking and efficiency

Inventory Control Specialists - SFE Special Fabricating Equipment

(2021-10 - 2022-03)

• Trained other employees in cycle counting and inventory control, increasing team accuracy and efficiency
• Audited the facility's entire inventory regularly and provided detailed reports to management, supporting informed decision-making
• Adapted to changing technologies such as computer software to remain valuable to the employer and streamline inventory processes
• Filed claims with manufacturers or sellers when defective goods were found in inventory, reducing loss and improving product quality
• Developed and implemented procedures to ensure adequate inventory levels, minimizing stockouts and overages
• Collaborated with sales, shipping, and purchasing teams to optimize inventory flow and support cross-functional operations

Warehouse associate/Blender Operator - Crest Chemical

(2018-12 - 2019-11)

• Performed receiving, processing, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management duties, ensuring efficient warehouse operations
• Ensured inventory counts were completed regularly and in a timely manner, maintaining accurate stock records
• Utilized pumps, filters, and scales throughout the blending process, verifying age and weight of raw materials before blending
• Blended raw liquid chemicals per specifications and dispensed into pails and totes for storage and distribution, meeting quality standards
• Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures to maintain safe and functional work environment

Warehouse Associate - Industrial Oils Unlimited

(2017-03 - 2018-12)

• Supported manufacturing of heavy duty, high performance lubricants for industrial and heavy equipment industries
• Performed janitorial and painting work as requested by supervisor, maintaining facility cleanliness and appearance
• Operated heavy machinery such as Hyster, forklifts, box cats, cranes, and service trucks for timely and safe loading and unloading of products
• Performed general electric maintenance, diagnostics, inspection, and troubleshooting to ensure operational reliability
• Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures, reducing downtime and maintaining safety standards

Stacker Operator/VAT Utility/Material Handler/Electrician - Boise Cascade

(2011-02 - 2017-03)

• Performed minor repairs and general facility maintenance tasks as required by supervisor, ensuring continuous operations
• Managed work with little supervision and notified supervisors of faulty machinery and defective material, improving safety and efficiency
• Recorded number of pieces removed from storage using mechanical hand counter, maintaining accurate inventory records
• Operated heavy machinery such as Hyster's, forklifts, cranes, and service trucks to support material handling needs
• Performed periodic electrical inspection, maintenance, servicing, and testing of locomotives in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and company policy
• Inspected, diagnosed, function tested, and repaired rail vehicle systems and equipment, ensuring operational readiness
• Performed general electric maintenance, diagnostics, inspection, and troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

diploma - Florien High School (2010)