Jay Castro

Jay Castro has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Jay started their career as a Snack Bar Attendant at Upland High School, where they managed the coordination of a general snack bar stand. Jay then worked as a Video Play Editor for the Upland High School Football Department, where they edited video highlights of plays for scouting purposes.

In 2010, Jay joined Budget Hauling as a Junk Hauler, responsible for managing the removal of waste materials from client properties. Jay maintained quality customer service by exceeding client expectations.

Jay also worked as a Framing Assistant at Ralph Palacios Framing Construction, aiding in the construction of skeletal frames for buildings and private premises. Jay used heavy industrial equipment and handled large loads of lumber and construction materials.

In 2012, Jay briefly served as a Caregiver at Mountain View Centers before joining Odes UTVs as an Advertising Coordinator/UTV Technician. Jay assisted the sales department with marketing campaigns and quality control inspections. Jay also provided customer service and support to wholesale dealers and retail customers.

From 2014 to 2021, Jay held roles at TXD International and ANP Lighting. At TXD International, they worked as an Account Executive, managing client accounts in a dye-sublimation print shop. Jay handled purchase orders, collaborated with the design department, and performed various office-related duties. At ANP Lighting, Jay worked as a Design Engineer, contributing to the design and customization of lighting fixtures. Jay developed layouts, retro-fittings, and specification drawings, and incorporated LED technology into projects.

In 2021, Jay joined Tomco Products, Inc. as a Mechanical Estimations Engineer. In this role, they were responsible for pricing and cost efficiencies within production. Jay managed document controls, handled daily production flow, and maintained lean manufacturing compliance.

Most recently, Jay joined Lynam Industries, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer. Jay designs, researches, and develops customer products for a metal fabrication facility. Jay calculates material efficiency and usage, utilizes CAD and program management for mechanical designs, and ensures product manufacturability.

Overall, Jay Castro's work experience spans roles in manufacturing engineering, mechanical estimations, design engineering, account management, caregiving, framing construction, junk hauling, video editing, and snack bar management.

Jay Castro obtained a high school diploma from Upland High School in the field of study, College Prep, from 2004 to 2008. Jay then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Technology & Operations Management-Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, which they completed from 2008 to 2016. In December 2013, Jay obtained a Sit Down Forklift Certification from AAA Forklift Certifiers.