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Houston, TX. *****

832-***-****

acvts8@r.postjobfree.com

JOEL PALACIOS

OBJECTIVE

Motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering leadership. Professional Construction Laborer with excellent interpersonal skills. Works in a timely and efficient manner to see tough jobs through to completion. Great attention to detail and organizational skills.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Power and hand tools

Safety procedures knowledge

Works well independently

Strong Algebra and measuring aptitude

Capable of heavy lifting

Self-motivated

Small parts assembly

Skilled in final assembly processes

Pipe installation expertise

Commercial Construction

Machine Servicing

Commercial structures

Strong mechanical aptitude

Effective at multi-tasking

Project Foreman

Dependable and reliable

Expert in mechanical assembly

Qualified in blue print reading

Exceptionally detail-oriented

EXPERIENCE

WELDER HELPER, TROY CONSTRUCTION

11/2011 to Current

Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.

Provided accurate measurements.

Conducted hydrostatic water testing.

Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.

Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe.

Operated grinder to grind, transition and buff welds.

Set up work area and prepped pipe joints for welding.

Operated torch to cut pipe to proper length.

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN, G & R ELECTRICIAN

02/2008 to 12/2010

Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.

Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.

Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.

Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.

Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in the shop and in the field.

Documented all maintenance and repairs performed on equipment.

Cleaned work sites, including hauling debris and trash, cleaning tools and storing equipment.

PRINT OPERATOR/ETCH OPERATOR, GUNZE ELECTRICIAN

01/2006 to 02/2008

Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices.

Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.

Collated components for assembly.

Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.

Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.

Responsible for achieving production requirements.

Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.

Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.

Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools.

Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.

Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants.

Mixed ink and chemicals for proper viscosity.

Checked levels of ph. levels for sulfuric acid in etch processing.

Performed all procedures to ISO 9001

EDUCATION

NDT TRAINING CENTER, 7303 WINDFERN, HOUSTON, TX.

Training Certification of Completion in Liquid Penetrant. September/2015

Training Certification of Completion in Ultrasonic Testing. September/2015

Training Certification of Completion in Magnetic Particle. November/2015

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, HOUSTON, TX. BACHELOR IN SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

2013 Dean’s List for 3.9 GPA

REFERENCES

Joe Ramirez/ Asbestos Supervisor 832-***-****

Jody Harrison/ Welding Superintendent 254-***-****

Heather Elliot/ Welder Helper 361-***-****

Shannon Ayala/Manufacturing Engineering 832-***-****

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