Forklift Operator Maintenance Technician

JOSHUA RICHMOND

**************@*****.***

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Houston, TX 77016

Cell 346-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

WORK HISTORY

Bortunco Tunneling Service Houston, TX 77050

Laborer

**/ *016-08/2016

Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones, Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials. Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities, load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, of tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications. Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed, Operate of maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined of hazardous environments Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power tools, machinery, or equipment or to heater move materials, such as asphalt. Perform site activities required of green certified Construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.

Azz Galvanizing Services Houston, TX 77049

Grinder Helper

03/2013 - 09/2015

Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs. Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures. Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

National Oilwell Varco Houston, TX 77041

Sandblaster/Mix Blender

02/2012 - 04/2014

Read work orders to determine production specifications or information. Determine sequence of use to shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs of carving using: chisels, sandblasting nozzles, pneumatic and surfacing tool. Load sandblasting equipment and abrasives attachments, nozzles, hoses and turn valves to admit compressed air and activate jets. Verify depths and dimensions of cuts or carvings to ensure adherence to specifications, blueprints, or models, using measuring instruments. Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment. Mix or blend ingredients; using hand tools or other devices. Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.

Saia LTL Trucking Houston, TX 77078

Forklift Operator

02/2010 – 01/2012

Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh products, in order to verify specified tonnages and prevent overloads. Collect product and material samples to ensure compliance with laboratory analysis; according to industry specifications. Read production and delivery schedules, confer with supervisors on equipment malfunctions. Operate automatic palletizing equipment to arrangement packages on pallets. Expedite shipment of materials, products, or machinery and verification of delivery times. Thread strapping through strapping tools; then secure battens with strapping to form protective pallets around extrusions.

Watco Rail Services Houston, TX 77015

Railcar Maintenance Technician

05/2003 - 10/2010

Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and air braking systems. Cut rails to specified lengths, using rail saws. Lift rails using: hydraulic jacks, overhead crane and industrial forklift to move railcar valves to various locations in work area to allow for tie removal and replacement. Operate track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen bolts. Grind and drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes, using power drills and grinders. Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment. Test units for operability before and after repairs. Stewardship of work and maintenance log for: bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies. Inspect the interior and exterior of incoming and outgoing rail cars for defects or damages. Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures. Operate an overhead crane and industrial forklift to distribute railcar valves and other parts to various locations in the work area.

CERTIFICATIONS

TWIC Certification

Valid Thru 12/23/2017

Certified Forklift Operator

Valid thru 02/11/2017

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