Manuel Rodriguez

I was responsible for installing subsurface drip irrigation systems for a variety of agricultural crops, ensuring each project met precise layout and depth specifications. My work also included performing underground plumbing connections to water sources such as mainlines and distribution points, as well as assisting with system testing, troubleshooting and making adjustments to optimize water delivery efficiency. I collaborated closely with agricultural teams to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality installation standards.

• Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
• Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
• Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
• Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
• Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
• Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products, and services to properly educate customers.

Provided security support in coordination with the U.S. Border Patrol in the Yuma sector. Assisted federal agents and partnered security teams in maintaining site safety, monitoring activity and supporting the care and processing of migrants. Ensured compliance with security protocols while contributing to safe and controlled environment.

• Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles
• Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
• Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.

• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
• Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.

Repaired broken gates that have been destroyed by heavy equipment. Fabricated steps while also fabricating custom parts for certain equipment.