Anthony Saldana
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Motivated Lead Maintenance Technician with team leadership experience and attention to detail when performing repairs and maintenance work. Proficient in Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanical troubleshooting. Talented in training new employees and assisting during daily tasks. Successful performing all preventive maintenance and emergency repairs quickly by prioritizing tasks and objectives. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment matters.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Equipment Maintenance Tech
TESLA
05.2023 - Current
- Played a role of acting supervisor for over a year and sustained production with limited staff.
- Responsible for Root Cause Analysis, SDRs, Post Mortems and Pass downs
- Enhanced equipment reliability through thorough troubleshooting and timely repairs of malfunctioning systems.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring proper use of protective equipment.
- Trained new technicians, enhancing their technical skills and creating a culture of teamwork within the department.
- Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources, scheduling labor, and procuring necessary materials in advance.
- Commissioned new automated equipment and injection molding machines
Equipment Maintenance Technician IV
TESLA
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Troubleshoot Engel plastic injection molding machines
- Diagnosed and repaired all Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic and Fluid controls systems
- Proficient with Engel controls and machine operation
- Assisted engineering with network interfacing
- Improved efficiency by reducing automation cycle time
- Adjusted schedule to train new technicians with machinery and automation cells
- Developed Training documents for Fanuc Robots
- Involved in FAT buy-off for Automation Cells
- Proficient with Motan material system
- Follows all safety procedures and guidelines
Maintenance Technician Lead
TASUS Corporation
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Directly involved with interview and hiring process.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Worked with management on scheduling machine downtime for Preventative Maintenance to achieve highest level of machine efficiency and utilization
- Guided team through major machine breakdowns, repairs and installs
- Trained new technicians with advanced maintenance and automation skills
- Achieved advanced training on machine handling and cleaning, safety and heavy equipment utilization procedures.
- Assisted technicians with Electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, while teaching them new methods
- Weekly audits on machine PMs
Automation Technician
TASUS Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Exercised a complete understanding of PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Direct Logix and ProFace)
- Designed end of arm tooling for the extraction process of the molded product
- Designed, machined, assembled and programmed new equipment for secondary operations (Leak Testers, Insert press stations, de-gating fixtures etc.)
- Programmed, troubleshoot and repaired Gantry style 5 axis double head robots and 6 axis robots (STAR Automation, SEPRO, Yaskawa Motoman, Harmo)
- Wired and Programmed inspection cameras for finishing equipment (Keyence and Cognex)
- Supported business needs, working with staff at all levels to produce targeted solutions.
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
- Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
Material Handler
TASUS Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Responsible for maintaining material levels for 23 Injection molding machines, 1 blow-molding and 1 extrusion line.
- Material change overs, Cleaned grinders, loaders and hoppers
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment
- Troubleshooting automated central loading system (Vacuum leaks etc.) and Central drying stations
- Injection Mold Setups
Blow/Injection Mold Operator
TASUS Corporation
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Inspected molded parts for defects (short shots, voids, flash etc.)
- Operated secondary machines to finish assembly of molded product
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance & Mechanical Specialization
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX12.2018
Skills
- Project management
- Strong leadership
- Detail-Oriented
- Self Motivated
- Team Building
- Staff Training
- Microsoft Applications
- Product and Efficiency Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Automation and Control Systems Design
- SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling
- Fanuc and Yaskawa 6 Axis Robotics
- Electrical Troubleshooting (24vdc-480vac)
- Blueprint Reading and Circuit Testing
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Machine Installation
- Pump and Cylinder Repair
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Mastercam Programming
- Haas CNC Machine Operation
- Machining (Mill, Lathe, Surface Grinder)
Certification
- Rockwell Automation CCP146: Control Logix System Fundamentals
- Solidworks 3D CAD
- Paulson Pro-Molder 1
- NIMS Measurement, Materials and Safety
- NFPA70E Arc Flash
- Fall Protection
- Overhead Crane
- Boom Lift and Scissor Lift
- Forklift (Stand-up, Sit-down, and Aisle lifts)
- First Aid and CPR
Accomplishments
- Created and rolled out a Training Matrix for technicians on all levels
- Created Spreadsheets for inventory management and project tracking
- Led the team through 10 successful Heavy Equipment Repairs
- Increased company profit by over $2 million/year by putting an engineered solution in place
Timeline
Lead Equipment Maintenance Tech
TESLA
05.2023 - Current
Equipment Maintenance Technician IV
TESLA
07.2022 - 04.2023
Maintenance Technician Lead
TASUS Corporation
08.2021 - 07.2022
Automation Technician
TASUS Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2021
Material Handler
TASUS Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2016
Blow/Injection Mold Operator
TASUS Corporation
08.2012 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance & Mechanical Specialization
Texas State Technical College - Waco