ALFONSO MORALES
Fontana ,CA
Summary
Safety-focused electrician with seven years of combined experience in an industrial forging plant and drywall manufacturer plant. Highly effective at testing electrical equipment and predicting possible electrical malfunctions. Troubleshooting experience with older electrical equipment and updating to newer systems when needed to keep production running. Handles pressure well for time sensitive jobs in a fast paced production environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
National Gypsum
Long Beach, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems either mechanical or electrical
- Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Assisted mechanics with removing sprockets, belts, pulleys, shives, chains, bearings, gearboxes etc., when no electrical issues were present.
Maintenance Electrician 2
Shultz Steel
South Gate, California
05.2017 - 03.2023
- Maintain or troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems (i.e., Allen Bradley and Siemens)
- Megger motors to test for their insulation to ensure optimum performance
- Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motors and controls, positions sensing devices, voltage, current, and resistance measurement devices
- Diagnose malfunctioning electrical apparatus (i.e., motors, thermocouples, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, contactors, damaged wires and conduit) and make necessary repairs/maintenance
- Troubleshoot and repair plant lighting 480V, 207V and 110V circuits; 480V cranes; PLC based controls and relay logic circuits
- Set up furnaces to appropriate air and gas specifications using a manometer to run more efficiently, light and provide monitoring
- Knowledge of Combustion theory, ratio regulators, limiting orifice valves, metering orifice valves, solenoid valves, kromschroder air and gas valves, spark plugs, and UV sensors
- Do preventive maintenance on machines to ensure optimal efficiency
- Log in time and create/close workorders to keep track of equipment breakdowns
- Use of aerial work platforms
Education
Certification of Completion - Electrical Constriction & Maintenance
L.A. Trade-Technical College
01.2015
Skills
- Combustion theory
- Mechanical aptitude
- Schematic reading
- Test equipment operation
- Motor controls
- Diagnostic testing
- Electrical repairs
- Safety procedures and regulations
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Branch circuit wiring
Timeline
Electrician
National Gypsum
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Electrician 2
Shultz Steel
05.2017 - 03.2023
Certification of Completion - Electrical Constriction & Maintenance
L.A. Trade-Technical College