Marco Flores
South Gate
Summary
Boilermaker with extensive hands-on experience in boiler fabrication, maintenance, and repair. Proven expertise in rigging and pressure vessel inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety compliance and high-quality standards. Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams to enhance project efficiency and execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Schultz
Carson
01.2016 - Current
- Assemble, install, and repair boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels following engineering blueprints.
- Perform welding, cutting, and layout work according to project specifications and safety standards.
- Inspected and tested systems through hydrostatic and pressure tests, identifying defects and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected completed work for quality and compliance with safety regulations.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Installed piping systems following industry standards and guidelines.
- Attach rigging and direct crane operations to position large steel components safely and accurately.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide project execution.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to prevent breakdowns during operations.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, implementing improvements that enhanced operational reliability.
- Trained junior boilermakers on safety procedures and proper equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and within specifications.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
Tote Cleaner
Quala
South Gate
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Cleaned and prepared chemical totes for inspection and reuse, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Conducted visual and pressure inspections of cleaned vessels to verify adherence to company and client standards.
- Operated forklifts to safely and efficiently load and unload heavy containers, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities using industry-standard cleaning products.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during daily cleaning tasks.
- Disposed of waste materials according to company regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects efficiently.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety measures.
- Organized cleaning supplies and equipment for easy access and efficiency.
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker
Cerritos
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Supervised staff and daily store operations, enhancing customer service quality and driving sales performance.
- Trained and evaluated team members, fostering a culture of accountability and high standards.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees on customer service and sales techniques.
- Managed inventory, scheduling, and cash handling procedures. Ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts.
- Collaborated with team to implement promotional campaigns and visual merchandising.
- Conducted sales floor audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals and performance improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA06-2008
Associate of Arts - Process Technology
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA06-2026
Certificate of Achievement Steam Plant - Maintenance Engineering Steam Plant
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Boiler installation & repair
- Welding & fabrication
- Pipefitting & layout
- Pressure vessel inspection
- Rigging & hoisting
- Blueprint & schematic reading
- Equipment maintenance
- OSHA & safety compliance
- Safety regulations
- Quality inspection
- Troubleshooting diagnostics
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Boilermaker
Schultz
01.2016 - Current
Tote Cleaner
Quala
10.2012 - 01.2016
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker
08.2008 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Associate of Arts - Process Technology
Coastline Community College
Certificate of Achievement Steam Plant - Maintenance Engineering Steam Plant
Los Angeles Trade Technical College