Jose Rodriguez
East Los Angeles
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Mason West
Placentia
09.2020 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure standards.
- Implemented best practices for material handling and storage procedures.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Forklift Operator
OnTrac
Commerce
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding operational needs and challenges.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Warehouse Worker
Shonen enterprises
Santa Fe Springs
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently throughout the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper handling of products.
- Maintained inventory accuracy using warehouse management systems effectively.
- Organized storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to maintain a secure working environment.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Education
Shurr High School
Montebello, CASkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Plasma cutting
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Material handling
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator
OnTrac
09.2022 - 06.2025
Fabrication Welder
Mason West
09.2020 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Shonen enterprises
01.2012 - 08.2020
Shurr High School