Manuel Garcia
Commerce City
Summary
Results-driven production team member with expertise in quality control, machine operation, and safety compliance. Proven ability to optimize production processes and maintain high-quality standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Member
Vestas Wind Systems
Brighton, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery for assembly of wind turbine components, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safe working conditions.
- Assisted in training new team members on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing production schedules and priorities while maintaining quality standards.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
Journeyman Glazier
Local Commercial Glass Shops
Denver, CO
07.2020 - 04.2025
- Installed commercial glass systems with precision, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic quality.
- Operated advanced glazing tools, including glass cutters and suction lifters, to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with project managers to coordinate installation schedules and meet client deadlines effectively.
- Mentored junior glaziers on safety protocols and best practices for handling materials safely.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during installations, resolving issues swiftly to maintain project timelines.
- Completed projects on time and within budget constraints, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining clean job sites and properly storing tools and materials when not in use.
Production Operator/ Oil Feild Hand
Select Energy Services
Greeley, CO
02.2013 - 07.2020
- Operated production equipment efficiently to meet daily output targets.
- Monitored quality control processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment malfunctions, ensuring swift resolutions.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and conducting routine maintenance.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and timely resolution of equipment issues.
Journeyman Carpenter/Foreman
Local AGC Contractors
Denver, CO
07.1995 - 02.2013
- Supervised project workflows, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Mentored junior carpenters, enhancing skills and promoting best practices in construction techniques.
- Executed complex framing projects, utilizing advanced tools and methods for structural integrity.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop efficient timelines and resource allocations for jobs.
- Inspected finished work for compliance with architectural specifications and building codes.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
- Mentored apprentice carpenters, providing guidance on best practices for improved skill development and work efficiency.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, COSkills
- Efficient multitasking
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Tool usage
- Waste reduction techniques
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety management
- Machine operation
- Hand tools
- Quality inspection
- OSHA compliance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Machinery operation
Timeline
Production Team Member
Vestas Wind Systems
05.2025 - Current
Journeyman Glazier
Local Commercial Glass Shops
07.2020 - 04.2025
Production Operator/ Oil Feild Hand
Select Energy Services
02.2013 - 07.2020
Journeyman Carpenter/Foreman
Local AGC Contractors
07.1995 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School