Alejandro Ortiz
Brownsville,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Lakeside Foods, adept in equipment repair and maintenance, including hydraulic systems. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and efficient project completion with minimal supervision. Excelled in enhancing maintenance processes and safety protocols, ensuring top equipment condition and performance. Skilled in using both hand and power tools, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheet Metal Technician
SpaceX
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Operated press brake and laser weld equipment to maneuver completed units into position for installation.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Maintenance Technician
Lakeside Foods
06.2020 - 10.2024
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lakeside Foods
06.2014 - 10.2020
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Trainee
Dodds Electric LLC
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Installed electrical conduits between electrical devices.
- Digging for underground installations.
Material Handler
Fast Global Solutions
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
General Laborer
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Quality Control Technician
Lakeside Foods
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
Education
Criminal Justice -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Equipment Repair
- Maintaining components
- Parts replacement
- Machine lubrication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hand and power tools
- Reporting and documentation
- Conveyor systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Inventory counts
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Warehouse support
- Materials handling
- Shipment processing
- Quality control
- Heavy equipment operation
- Production Assistance
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Hand-eye coordination
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping documentation
- Certified forklift operator
- Forklift operator certification
- Warehouse operations
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- OSHA workplace safety
- Loading and unloading
Certification
Certified LP and electric forklift drivers license and electrical lifts
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Sheet Metal Technician
SpaceX
02.2025 - 12.2025
Maintenance Technician
Lakeside Foods
06.2020 - 10.2024
Trainee
Dodds Electric LLC
06.2020 - 09.2020
Material Handler
Fast Global Solutions
04.2016 - 10.2016
General Laborer
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative
09.2014 - 11.2015
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lakeside Foods
06.2014 - 10.2020
Quality Control Technician
Lakeside Foods
08.2009 - 12.2013
Criminal Justice -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley