Ayden Makala
Moravia,NY
Summary
Experienced industrial maintenance technician with hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems in a production environment. Strong foundation in preventive maintenance, mechanical repair, safety compliance, and continuous improvement. Highly curious and mechanically inclined; quickly understands how equipment works after limited hands-on exposure. Reliable, safety-focused, and motivated to grow within a manufacturing maintenance team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician and Laborer
K & S Car Wash
12.2021 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on automated equipment to reduce downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues through inspection, testing, and systematic troubleshooting.
- Quickly learned new equipment operation and repair procedures through hands-on experience.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced mechanical components to restore safe operation.
- Followed OSHA safety standards and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Maintained accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation.
- Identified required parts and assisted with inventory tracking.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas following 5S principles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moravia Central School
Moravia, NY06.2024
CTE - Machining & Welding
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Auburn, NY06.2024
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair
- Conveyors, Belts, Chains & Sprockets
- Bearings, Seals & Gaskets
- Gearboxes & Mechanical Alignment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Hand Tools & Power Tools
- Mechanical Measuring Tools
- Blueprint & Technical Manual Interpretation
- Lock-Out / Tag-Out
- OSHA & GMP Compliance
- Inventory Tracking & Parts Identification
- Work Orders & Maintenance Logs
- Lean Manufacturing & 5S
- Rapid Mechanical Learning
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- OSHA-Focused Safety Training
- Mechanical Tools & Shop Safety
Languages
English – Native
German – Limited Proficiency
Interests
Robotics, CAD, and hands-on tinkering of mechanical systems to better understand how machines work
Timeline
Technician and Laborer
K & S Car Wash
12.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Moravia Central School
CTE - Machining & Welding
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Additional Qualifications
- Reliable commuter
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Physically capable of lifting 50–80 lbs and working in industrial environments
- Strong mechanical curiosity and problem-solving mindset