Alonso Medina
San Fernando,CA
Summary
Dependable professional with expertise in metal fabrication maintenance and repair, adept at resolving issues from minor repairs to complex system faults. Advanced knowledge of tools, equipment, and techniques ensures job success. Strong problem-solving skills, time management, and high mechanical aptitude facilitate independent and team-based work to achieve operational goals. Contributed to improved facility safety and reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and rapid response to repair needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
MS Aerospace
Sylmar, California
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted preventative maintenance on machinery, minimizing downtime and enhancing reliability.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues using diagnostic tools to identify root causes.
- Documented maintenance activities and findings in compliance with safety standards.
- Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts to ensure equipment functionality.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment for task completion as needed.
- Responded swiftly to emergency maintenance requests, reducing equipment downtime.
- Cleaned work areas post-tasks to uphold safety compliance standards.
- Welded metal components using MIG, TIG, and other processes for fabrication.
Automotive Mechanic
F.M Motorsports
Pacoima, California
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Diagnosed engine issues utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed maintenance on various vehicle models to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts in automotive systems, including engines and transmissions.
- Maintained comprehensive records of repairs and services conducted on vehicles.
- Assisted customers in understanding repair needs and available service options.
- Conducted test drives before and after service to verify vehicle performance.
- Inspected vehicles for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance requirements.
- Operated specialized tools such as oscilloscopes to troubleshoot electrical faults.
Lead Fabricator
3D Stainless Mfg
North Hollywood, CA
05.2015 - 06.2021
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal.
- Use shears to cut sheets of metal into specific sizes and shapes.
- Operated hydraulic press brakes to transform sheet metal into predetermined shapes and components.
- Repair damaged parts by hammering out dents or filling holes with welded patches.
- Inspect completed work for accuracy of fit and conformity to specifications.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the type of sheet metal needed for each job.
- Perform preventative maintenance on shop machinery such as lubrication oil changes .
- Weld components together using electric arc welding equipment or gas flame torches.
- Smooth rough surfaces of pieces after fabrication by filing with rasps or power grinders.
- Form curved sections of sheet metal for use in manufacturing products such as tanks and silos.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment adhering to safety regulations.
- Maintained quality control standards for all fabricated products.
Recycling Worker
All E Waste
Sun Valley, CA
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Collected recyclables from residential and commercial areas.
- Loaded items onto trucks for transport to designated facilities.
- Assisted in the operation of recycling equipment such as balers, compactors, and conveyor belts.
- Identified and sorted recyclable materials according to type.
- Ensured that all containers were securely fastened onto vehicles prior to transporting them away from site locations.
- Monitored workplace safety regulations to ensure a safe environment.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery when necessary.
- Sorted recycled and recyclable materials into various areas for further processing, transportation or repurposing.
Education
GED -
Alternative Education
Delano, CA10-2014
Skills
- Repair Work
- Welding Techniques
- Cutting and Bending Skills
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Measurements
- Material Prepping
- Heavy Lifting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Using Forklifts
- Adhesive Application
- Welding Equipment
- Surface Preparation
- Precision Measuring
- Power Tool Usage
- Hand and Power Tools
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
MS Aerospace
04.2025 - 01.2026
Automotive Mechanic
F.M Motorsports
11.2021 - 08.2024
Lead Fabricator
3D Stainless Mfg
05.2015 - 06.2021
Recycling Worker
All E Waste
10.2011 - 10.2012
GED -
Alternative Education