Praphon Thao
Concord
Summary
Dedicated and dependable team member at Tesla with a strong interest in the advancement of autonomous transportation and AI-driven mobility. Known for maintaining high standards of safety, accountability, and operational awareness in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont
07.2021 - Current
- Operated assembly line machinery to produce electric vehicle components.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives that streamlined operations.
- Organized workstations to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the production process.
- Trained new employees on machinery operation, safety protocols, and quality control standards.
Welder
Bay Ship & Yacht Co.
Alameda
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Welded components in all positions using Mig, Tig, and Flux Core equipment to ensure structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Fabricated parts and components to exact tolerances.
- Inspected welded joints and conducted tests to ensure adherence to company standards and national code requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Organized and maintained clean work sites to enhance safety and streamline workflow.
- Participated in safety meetings to promote workplace safety awareness.
Car Detailer
Self-employeed
Oakland
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using professional-grade detailing products.
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, water hoses, vacuums and other specialized equipment.
- Served clients with on-site detailing services at businesses and homes.
- Scheduled detailing appointments and efficiently managed time to ensure timely service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Provided customers with information about their vehicle's condition prior to detailing work being completed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
Chabot College
Hayward, CA06-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
Laney College
Oakland, CA08-2019
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Patten College
Oakland, CA07-2014
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Workflow efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Production Associate
Tesla
07.2021 - Current
Welder
Bay Ship & Yacht Co.
05.2019 - 03.2020
Car Detailer
Self-employeed
07.2016 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
Chabot College
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
Laney College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Patten College