Setup Technician - Stewart EFI - El Paso, TX
(2022-10)
- Set up and maintained production on U.S. Baird #35 multislide machines for critical Mersen and Denso work orders.
- Produced precision components including CO8918, CO8914, CO8904, CO370006, and CO8947 while maintaining close attention to quality and production requirements.
- Maintained strong production quality with no major customer rejections or quality alerts associated with assigned production.
- Performed machine and tooling adjustments to maintain consistent production and dimensional requirements.
- Completed preventive maintenance on tooling following work orders to help ensure equipment reliability and production readiness.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and production specifications to ensure parts met customer requirements.
- Performed dimensional and visual inspections using optical comparators, Keyence equipment, and loupe inspection techniques.
- Trained new employees on machine operation, blueprint interpretation, measurements, inspection procedures, and department processes.
- Participated in Stewart EFI's continuous improvement initiatives and helped promote process improvement within the department.
- Supported workplace safety initiatives and reinforced proper reporting and communication of safety concerns through the chain of command.
- Maintained a strong focus on production quality, equipment condition, employee safety, and customer requirements.
Setup Technician - Keats Southwest - El Paso, TX
(2017-02 - 2022-08)
- Set up and operated U.S. Baird S1F, S2F, #33 and #35 multislide machines and an S2F Nelson multislide machine.
- Set mechanical feeds according to the requirements of individual production parts.
- Adjusted machine tooling pressure, cam timing, and other machine settings to achieve required production specifications.
- Read customer blueprints and interpreted dimensional tolerances and production specifications.
- Identified and properly handled different metal alloys and selected appropriate cutting or stamping oils for specific work orders.
- Performed quality inspections using optical comparators and Keyence measurement equipment.
- Maintained production requirements while minimizing quality issues and customer rejections.
- Completed orders for customers including White-Rodgers, Intermatic, Grote Industries, Honeywell, and Chamberlain.
- Performed tooling and equipment adjustments to maintain consistent production.
- Trained new operators on machine operation, inspection procedures, and production requirements.
Machine Operator - Keats Southwest - El Paso, TX
(2017-02 - 2019-12)
- Operated production machinery while maintaining required production rates and quality standards.
- Inspected finished parts using customer blueprints, dimensional specifications, optical comparators, and Keyence equipment.
- Started and monitored multislide machines and managed new material coils and finished coils.
- Identified production defects and communicated issues to maintain product quality.
- Followed workplace safety procedures and manufacturing requirements.
Sign builder and Installer - Sign Design | Fabrication & Installation - El Paso, TX
(2015-02 - 2016-03)
- Measured, cut, and fabricated aluminum materials to customer specifications using pre-painted aluminum coils.
- Assisted with fabrication and installation of commercial signs and LED lighting systems.
- Installed signs on building exteriors using bucket trucks and appropriate safety procedures.
- Operated pneumatic tools, including rivet tools, to produce clean and professional installations.
- Worked with both metal and plastic materials during sign fabrication and installation.
MOS 91 Delta - Army National Guard - El Paso, TX
(2009-02 - 2015-02)
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and military diagnostic equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on tactical utility generators ranging from 5 kW to 200 kW.
- Repaired and rebuilt alternators, starters, fuel-injection systems, voltage regulators, and related generator components.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and restored power-generation systems in field and operational environments.
- Managed shop safety programs and ensured compliance with Army technical manuals and maintenance procedures.
- Trained equipment operators on generator operation, preventive maintenance, and basic fault identification.
- Coordinated repair parts and maintained equipment and maintenance records using Army maintenance systems.
- Supported field exercises and convoy operations where reliable power and equipment readiness were critical to mission success.
- Worked effectively under high-pressure conditions and in challenging field environments.
- Coordinated with other soldiers during field operations to support vehicle recovery and repair missions.
Sales Associate - RadioShack - El Paso, TX
(2012-05 - 2013-02)
- Sold cellular phones and service plans for Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and other wireless providers.
- Assisted customers in selecting products and services based on their individual needs.
- Set up and maintained store planograms throughout walls, windows, and island displays.
- Maintained product presentation and merchandising standards.
- Assisted students and customers with science projects involving DIY electronics and basic electronic components.
- Provided customer service and product knowledge in a fast-paced retail environment.
Professional Cook - Pizza Hut - El Paso, TX
(2011-01 - 2012-01)
- Prepared pizzas and menu items according to company recipes, quality standards, and customer orders.
- Successfully handled high-volume order periods, including heavy NFL-season rushes.
- Properly labeled food and dough to maintain freshness and comply with food-handling requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of an industrial kitchen.
- Properly cleaned and maintained commercial cooking equipment, pans, and cutting knives.
- Worked efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced food-service environment.
