Carlos De La Torre
McGregor,TX
Summary
Dependable Electrician and Electro-Mechanical Technician with a proven track record at Howmet Aerospace, specializing in electrical installation, repairs, and maintenance. Expert in wiring diagrams and voltmeter use, complemented by a strong mechanical aptitude and team collaboration skills. Achieved significant reductions in machinery downtime through innovative maintenance strategies. Resourceful candidate eager to utilize technical and mechanical skills. Adept at identifying and solving problems with good understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting and repair. Flexible and adaptable with physical stamina to work in demanding environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Howmet Aerospace
04.2024 - Current
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical specifications for wiring layouts.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Owens-Illinois
06.2007 - 01.2024
- Observed equipment functioning to detect electronic and mechanical hazards or problems for service, repair or replacement.
- Reduced machinery downtime with thorough preventive maintenance plans and timely repairs.
- Investigated electrical malfunctions with ammeter, multimeter and temperature probe test instruments to determine problems and apply solutions.
- Installed and modified equipment to minimize material waste, facilitate future maintenance and avoid hazardous and unreliable equipment performance.
- Repaired, maintained and installed motors, drives and wiring devices.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts replaced for traceability purposes.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary parts or services for timely completion of repair projects without compromising quality standards.
- Fabricated fixtures, stands and covers and assembled components from sketches and drawings.
- Facilitated seamless equipment upgrades by collaborating with engineering teams to develop transition plans for decommissioning old systems and integrating new ones into existing operations.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on electromechanical systems.
- Completed skilled soldering, corrections and wiring tasks to produce high-quality work.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Power And Controls
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX09.2025
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical Repairs
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lighting Systems
- Works well in team environment
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Wiring diagrams
- Voltmeter use
- Low-voltage Systems
- Efficient
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Mechanical Aptitude
Timeline
Electrician
Howmet Aerospace
04.2024 - Current
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Owens-Illinois
06.2007 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Electrical Power And Controls
Texas State Technical College - Waco
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