Achieved project success through effective management and electro-mechanical expertise. Contributed to team objectives by applying technical skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Coordinator
Lactalis USA-Tulare, CA
05.2024 - Current
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all facility maintenance activities. Including scheduling electrical, mechanical repairs, managing work orders, maintaining inventory, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks, often by utilizing a computerized maintenance management system.
Electrical, Controls And Instrument Lead Technician
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds-Lost Hills, CA
03.2023 - 05.2024
Planned & unplanned maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis, calibrations repair & testing of all site electrical, instrumentation, control systems, Color sorter and X ray equipment. Supervising E&I maintenance support contractors and vendors as and when required.
Maintenance Manager
Harvest Container Company, Inc-Lindsay, CA
05.2022 - 02.2023
Managing and overseeing the maintenance of corrugated cardboard manufacturing equipment, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting complex machinery issues, ensuring operational efficiency, and adhering to safety regulations within a corrugated packaging facility.
Maintenance Department Supervisor
Duncan Enterprises/Ilovetocreate-Fresno CA
10.2017 - 07.2022
Maintained open communication between the supervisors and managers at all times.
Managed and ensure that all maintenance activities within the facility are appropriately completed.
Plan and create technical drawings for the facility or equipment projects.
Assign and delegate work tasks to team members and ensure timely completion.
Ensure that all records of all maintenance and service activities conducted are captured and documented in an electronic database. (MP2)
Complete staff evaluations, performances reviews on annual basis.
Trained and mentored new technicians.
Ensure attendance and coverage for multiple shifts as required by manufacturing needs.
Counseled, advised and disciplined team member as require by company attendance policies.
Manage technician labor and overtime based on departmental budget plan.
Interacted with other departments to ensure open communication and assist with approaching projects / issues in a proactive manner.
Complied with all safety rules and regulations set by the industry and company.
Monitored the efficiency of the equipment by collecting information from the machine operators; validate personally as needed.
Identified problem areas and looked for appropriate solutions to fix those problems and prevented equipment down time.
Managed work carried out by the maintenance technicians and provide them with all necessary tools and efficient solutions.
Assisted team in upgrading the equipment while meeting budget, timelines and production demands.
Provided training to the team and help them understand the direction put forth by the company’s goal and mission standard.
Assist in the design and programing of PLC’s and electrical distribution in all areas of the facility.
Assist in the design and building of new machines.
Maintenance Specialist
Odwalla Coca-Cola Refreshments-Dinuba CA
03.2015 - 07.2016
CLX and SCADA Systems
Start up, configuration, maintenance, and testing of new and existing SCADA installations
Designed, developed, modified, systems, processes, and facilities to support company objectives
Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned projects
Manage all facility equipment installation and systems upgrades
Maintenance Manager
Sunrett Packing and Shipping CO-Lindsay CA
06.2014 - 03.2016
Ensure that all equipment break down(s) are responded to immediately
Manage capital projects and budget.
Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees.
Evaluate and verify employee performance through the review of complete work assignments and work techniques.
Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.
Maintains record, prepare reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work.
Requisitions and/or purchases supplies, materials, and tools.
Estimate cost of materials needed to accomplish tasks.
Inspect buildings in order to determine maintenance needs by visual observation, gages, meters, and other test devises.
Observe operation and diagnose malfunctions or to test repaired equipment.
Develop specifications from general description of parts of assemblies to be fabricated or draw or sketch device to be made.
Responsible for the repair, rebuild, modify, adjust or relocate equipment as necessary
Suggests training for equipment operators.
Maintain shop and tools in safe, efficient condition
Keep necessary equipment records and purchases orders.
Maintain budgetary considerations and major expenditure requirements.
Maintenance Manager/Automation, Drive and Electronic Specialist
Caruthers Raisin Packing, Inc.-Caruthers, CA
06.2005 - 06.2014
Supervised, planned and organized preventive maintenance program and repair of all Packaging, production equipment and material handling systems.
Provided engineering design, cost estimates and technical advice to improve packaging productivity.
Planned, scheduled and supervised the installation of new and/ or the modification of existing plant systems, packaging and production equipment.
Reviewed, evaluated, recommended and purchased competitive products and equipment for use in Production and maintenance functions.
Directed and trained employees in proper safety lock out, tag-out procedures and safe work practices.
Manage capital budgets up to 2.4 million dollar, to refurbish existing equipment and purchase new equipment.
Developed, monitored and inspected numerous projects implementing modifications and recommending specifications, improvements and scheduling for contractors, inspecting contractors work and negotiating price.
Maintenance Supervisor/Lead/Electrician
Ruiz Frozen Food Products-Dinuba, CA
01.2002 - 06.2005
Provided general leadership and direct supervision to maintenance technician crews.
Scheduled, trained and mentored crews of maintenance mechanics, electricians and refrigeration technicians.
Ensured adequate staffing, direction, discipline, and corrective actions.
Oversaw and directed the daily planning and execution of maintenance activity and plant improvement programs.
Supervised the improvement and modification of existing production equipment performance through continuous improvement methodology.
Directed employees in proper safety procedures to identify/ eliminate avoidable accidents in work place.
Inspected and coordinated the work done by contractors.
Maintenance Mechanic
Pirelli Tires-Hanford CA
10.1994 - 01.2001
Tire assembly floor mechanic, Responsible for the repairs, Equipment change over and set up
Maintained high pressure steam systems
Maintained and repaired conveyor and mill roll systems.
Aircraft Mechanic
US NAVY-Lemoore, CA
10.1974 - 10.1994
Education
Associate of Applied Science - aerodynamics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Norfolk, VA
03.1981
Skills
PLC Programming
Mentoring
Management
Bilingual
Fabrication
Conflict management (10 years)
Payroll
Microsoft Outlook
Packaging
Employee evaluation
English
MIG welding
Computer operation
Driving
Supervising experience
Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Organizational skills
Wonderware
Communication skills
Programmable logic controllers
Lean manufacturing
Continuous improvement
Electrical systems
Industrial maintenance
TIG welding
Hydraulics
Mechanic experience
CAD
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Electrical wiring
Equipment repair
Materials handling
Brake Repair
Customer service
Electrical experience
Assembly
Spanish
Military
Schematics
Facilities Maintenance
Maintenance
Microsoft Excel
Budgeting
Plant management
Leadership
Welding
AutoCAD
Project leadership
Plumbing
Microsoft Powerpoint
GMP
Industrial equipment
Computer networking
CMMS
Hand tools
Microsoft Word (10 years)
Mechanical knowledge
Blueprint Reading
Facilities management
Negotiation
Troubleshooting
Purchasing
Automotive diagnostics
Maintenance management
Interpretation
Project management
5S
Aircraft maintenance
Procurement
Scheduling coordination
Asset management
Maintaining facilities
Certification
Driver's License
Scissor Lift Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Airframe & Powerplant License
Crane Certification
Aerial Lift Certification
Forklift Certification
Confined Space Certification
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Maintenance Coordinator
Lactalis USA-Tulare, CA
05.2024 - Current
Electrical, Controls And Instrument Lead Technician
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds-Lost Hills, CA
03.2023 - 05.2024
Maintenance Manager
Harvest Container Company, Inc-Lindsay, CA
05.2022 - 02.2023
Maintenance Department Supervisor
Duncan Enterprises/Ilovetocreate-Fresno CA
10.2017 - 07.2022
Maintenance Specialist
Odwalla Coca-Cola Refreshments-Dinuba CA
03.2015 - 07.2016
Maintenance Manager
Sunrett Packing and Shipping CO-Lindsay CA
06.2014 - 03.2016
Maintenance Manager/Automation, Drive and Electronic Specialist
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