Joel Vargas
Atwater
Summary
Reliable NDT Assistant known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, and radiographic testing techniques. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure precision and safety in all projects. Committed to continuous learning and application of latest NDT technologies for optimal results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tower Operator
Hilmar Cheese
05.2025 - Current
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to ensure all products met or exceeded quality standards.
- Enhanced cheese quality by implementing strict hygiene and sanitation protocols during production.
- Maintained detailed records of daily production activities, ensuring traceability for compliance purposes.
- Boosted production efficiency by optimizing cheese-making processes and equipment usage.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, scheduling timely maintenance to prevent downtime.
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved cargo by hand and using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks, electric lifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Received and processed customer orders, including verifying accuracy of order information.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.
- Followed company policies and procedures for handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments, receiving documents, and invoices.
- Transported pallets of inventory items using forklift, observing safety rules in operating heavy equipment.
- Performed manual lifting and moving of heavy objects on a regular basis.
- Organized and maintained warehouse space in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Managed time effectively to maximize productivity during shifts.
Ndt Technician 1
TechCorr
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed root cause of failure when necessary in order to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained documentation of all inspection results according to company policies and procedures.
- Inspected welds for adherence to quality standards, using various instruments and non-destructive testing methods.
- Assisted with the set-up and operation of radiographic equipment for testing purposes.
- Reviewed and analyzed work scope for each job prior to beginning testing to verify familiarity and resultant proper testing.
- Monitored quality control processes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Maintained and calibrated sensitive non-destructive testing devices according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assisted technician in performing magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing.
- Operated X-ray systems for non-destructive testing applications.
Scale Clerk
Pohl & Holmes Inc.
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Organization & time management
- Collaborating to complete tasks
- Data logging and management on computer software
- Record maintenance and filing
- Accurately operated a Scale Master to weigh materials and products, ensuring accuracy of weight measurements.
- Recorded all scale readings accurately into log books for tracking purposes.
Field Technician
Semios USA
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Crew Lead
- Assured projects were completed with efficiency while ensuring safety
- Forklift Operator
- Project Management
- Basic Math
- Data Management
- Training and Development
Education
nondestructive Testing -
spartan college of aeronautics
04.2020
Skills
- Bilingual
- Cooperative
- Physically fit and agile
- Self awareness
- Discipline
- Radiographic testing
- Non-destructive testing
- Safety protocols
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonic testing
- Film processing
- Defect recognition
- Liquid penetrant inspection
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Radiation safety procedures
- ALARA adherence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Tower Operator
Hilmar Cheese
05.2025 - Current
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
01.2025 - 04.2025
Ndt Technician 1
TechCorr
12.2021 - 11.2024
Scale Clerk
Pohl & Holmes Inc.
08.2021 - 11.2021
Field Technician
Semios USA
10.2020 - 02.2021
nondestructive Testing -
spartan college of aeronautics
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