David Torres
Poplar Bluff
Summary
Background in performing variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including vehicle repairs and maintenance, welding\ fabrication plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry. Ability to diagnose problems and implement solutions, problem-solving and multitasking skills. Reliable and punctual.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Poplar Bluff Motor Pool
Poplar Bluff, MO
10.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on various vehicles to ensure performance.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, filter replacement and brake jobs.
Tooling Fabricator
Gates Rubber
Poplar Bluff, MO
06.2012 - 10.2025
- Fabricated steel and aluminum mandrels using precision tools and machinery to meet quality standards.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- vulcanized rubber hoses
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate mandrels according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of parts.
- Conducted inspections to maintain high production standards and reduce defects
- fabricated mandrels following customer requirements.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and proper use of fabrication tools.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Cut bent, and formed round metal and other materials to create mandrels
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff Highschool
Poplar Bluff, MO05-2008
Skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Electrical
- Drywall
- Framing
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
Certification
Applied DC\AC Circuits
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mechanic
Poplar Bluff Motor Pool
10.2025 - Current
Tooling Fabricator
Gates Rubber
06.2012 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff Highschool