Ailao Mataia
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Dependable, self-motivated, and professional Maintenance Manager with 15+ years of experience in industrial and manufacturing maintenance environments, progressing from Maintenance Technician to Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor, and Maintenance Manager. Skilled in leading maintenance teams, reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting production goals. Strong background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems, with experience in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Experienced in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, budgeting, safety compliance, continuous improvement, and equipment overhauls. Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills with a focus on operational efficiency, safety, and team development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
NBTY Manufacturing LLC
02.2008 - 03.2013
- Perform routine inspections on equipment and machinery
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues
- Repair and replace defective parts and electrical components
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and motors
- Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks
- Maintain and service production equipment
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns
- Ensure machines operate safely and efficiently
- Maintain PLC, sensors, relays, and control systems
- Keep maintenance records and work orders updated
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Follow OSHA and company safety procedures
- Assist with installation of new equipment
- Work with production teams to minimize downtime
- Perform welding, fabrication, plumbing, and general maintenance when needed
Maintenance Technician
Alpha Protec
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory to respond to issues.
- Used electrical drawings to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical and other systems.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Rebuilt and repaired equipment.
- Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
Maintenance Technician
Dexter Axle
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace area to meet OSHA standards.
- Applied hazard prevention procedures according to regulatory mandates, including assessing electrical appliances and connections.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory to respond to issues.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
Maintenance Technician
Bluechip Group
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Perform routine inspections on equipment and machinery
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues
- Repair and replace defective parts and electrical components
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and motors
- Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks
- Maintain and service production equipment
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns
- Ensure machines operate safely and efficiently
- Maintain PLC, sensors, relays, and control systems
- Keep maintenance records and work orders updated
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Follow OSHA and company safety procedures
- Assist with installation of new equipment
- Work with production teams to minimize downtime
- Perform welding, fabrication, plumbing, and general maintenance when needs
Maintenance Supervisor
Bluechip Group
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Led team in conducting routine maintenance inspections and repairs across facilities.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and efficient maintenance practices.
- Coordinated scheduling of maintenance activities to minimize operational downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support facility upgrades and renovations.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Maintenance Manager
Bluechip Group
03.2026 - Current
- Lead and manage all maintenance operations and personnel
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Ensure all equipment, machinery, and facilities operate safely and efficiently
- Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and repair costs
- Supervise maintenance supervisors and technicians
- Coordinate major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls
- Minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability and performance
- Oversee troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, food safety, and company safety standards
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities to support production goals
- Manage outside contractors, vendors, and service providers
- Analyze maintenance reports,
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines
- Develop maintenance SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Train and mentor maintenance staff to improve technical skills and performance
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, PM schedules, and work orders
- Ensure proper inventory levels for spare parts and maintenance supplies
- Respond to emergency equipment failures and critical operational issues
- Drive team accountability, communication, and overall department performance
Education
High School Diploma -
Leiifiifi
08.2006
Skills
Leadership and team management
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting(15years)
PLC troubleshooting and automation knowledge
Industrial equipment repair and maintenance
Project management and planning
Budgeting and cost control
CMMS and maintenance software experience
OSHA and workplace safety compliance
Root cause analysis and problem-solving
Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and fabrication(15years)
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge
Inventory and spare parts management
Downtime reduction and reliability improvement
Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
Vendor and contractor management
Reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Training and mentoring maintenance technicians
Emergency response and decision-making under pressure
Production support and cross-functional collaboration
Strong organizational and documentation skills
CPR certified
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Bluechip Group
03.2026 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Bluechip Group
09.2024 - 03.2026
Maintenance Technician
Bluechip Group
07.2022 - 09.2024
Maintenance Technician
Alpha Protec
07.2020 - 07.2022
Maintenance Technician
Dexter Axle
06.2016 - 07.2020
Maintenance Technician
NBTY Manufacturing LLC
02.2008 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Leiifiifi