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Joseph Lawrence

Los Banos

Summary

Demonstrated success in developing sprinkler and fire suppression systems, panels and extinguisher layouts. Accustomed to offering extensive assistance to handle all fire suppression requirements and code compliance. Well-organized and upbeat with strong attention to detail, superior work ethic and commitment to protecting people and property.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Protection Technician

Tesla
11.2020 - Current
  • Educated designers and owners about optimal materials and equipment to best protect personnel, visitors and property from fire.
  • Worked with designers, building owners and tenants to review code concerns and make adequate corrective actions.
  • Serviced fire extinguishers and building suppression systems on a regular schedule to maintain occupant and structural safety.
  • Consulted with customers to evaluate sites, discuss project requirements and determine optimal fire protection plans.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.

Welder Apprentice

UA Local 250
10.2018 - 11.2020
  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
  • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
  • Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
  • Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
  • Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Signal crane operators to move large workpieces.

Shop Helper

Danrich Welding Company
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
  • Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, and auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces.
  • Change worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.
  • Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
  • Instruct other workers in machine set-up and operation.
  • Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
  • Align layout marks with dies or blades.
  • Compute data such as gear dimensions and machine settings, applying knowledge of shop mathematics.

Server

Shore Bird Restaurant
09.2013 - 11.2016
  • Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
  • Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
  • Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.
  • Escort customers to their tables.
  • Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.
  • Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CA
06-2010

Skills

  • Proficient Communicator
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinker and Problem Solver
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Fire prevention education
  • Self motivation

Accomplishments

CPR

OSHA 30

Facility Fire Brigade: Exterior (NFPA 1081)

Facility Fire Brigade: Incipient (NFPA 1081)

Rigging



Certification

  • OSHA 30
  • RSO High Hazard
  • Principles of Petroleum
  • Rigging and Signal Person

Timeline

Fire Protection Technician

Tesla
11.2020 - Current

Welder Apprentice

UA Local 250
10.2018 - 11.2020

Shop Helper

Danrich Welding Company
10.2016 - 11.2018

Server

Shore Bird Restaurant
09.2013 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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