Carlos Mendoza
Paramount,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Traffic Signal Technician
City Of Santa Fe Springs Public Works
Santa Fe Springs, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed inventory levels for all parts used in repairing and maintaining traffic signals.
- Computed time settings for traffic lights and speed restrictions for different classifications of areas.
- Developed insights into traffic delays and inefficiencies by studying factors affecting traffic conditions.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when performing maintenance tasks near active roadways.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning intersections or accidents involving traffic signals.
- Programmed signal controllers with timing plans for specific intersections according to local regulations.
- Communicated with drivers, providing clear directions to detour routes.
- Promoted traffic flow on congested highways and interstates through construction zones.
- Ensured that all parts used in repairs were up-to-date with current standards set by governing bodies.
- Adjusted signal settings based on changing conditions at each intersection such as rush hour times or construction projects nearby.
- Maintained records of all traffic signal maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Studied traffic delays by noting times of delays, numbers of vehicles affected and vehicle speed through delay area.
- Created detailed reports documenting findings from inspections and any necessary repairs or replacements performed at each site.
- Attended seminars and conferences related to changes in technology used for operating modern day signals systems.
- Utilized hand signals, verbal communication and brightly colored signs to direct traffic around construction sites.
- Installed and repaired traffic signal cabinets and loop detection systems.
- Replaced damaged or worn components in signal systems such as lights, wiring, circuit boards, and control boxes.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning traffic signals using specialized diagnostic tools such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes.
- Repaired faulty connections between individual intersection components like detectors, switches, relays.
- Developed solutions to enhance vehicular flow and safety by analyzing traffic data.
- Performed preventative maintenance on traffic signal systems to ensure safe operations.
- Inspected and maintained traffic signals and associated equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Installed new traffic signals on existing poles or constructed new poles for the installation of signals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Fast5xpress car wash
Norwalk, CA
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Rebuilt machinery per manufacturers' designs and retrofitted and upgraded machinery per in-house design to improve equipment reliability or performance and optimize production.
- Maintained records of all repairs and preventive maintenance activities in a computerized database system.
- Completed maintenance tasks to keep electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operating at peak performance.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed building equipment and systems to find root causes.
- Followed instructions regarding duties and assignments for facility and machinery maintenance.
- Installed or replaced machinery, equipment and components.
- Inspected finished work to verify adherence to requirements and specifications.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from staff regarding facility issues.
- Lifted and moved tools, equipment, new items and parts into place.
- Held or supplied tools, parts and supplies for other workers.
- Monitored inventory levels for spare parts and materials required for maintenance operations.
- Cleaned and maintained tools used for facility maintenance tasks.
- Performed regular maintenance, inspection and repair of facility equipment, such as air conditioning systems, boilers, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance visits on a regular basis.
- Disassembled broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair.
- Inspected buildings and grounds to identify potential safety hazards or structural problems.
- Pulled parts, recorded inventory information and prepared tools for jobs.
- Connected or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing using hand or power tools.
- Inspected facilities and proactively detected and diagnosed potential or actual maintenance or repair needs by listening, looking and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Examined and tested machinery, equipment and components for defects, supporting proper functioning.
- Responded to emergency issues quickly to maintain smooth business operations.
- Referenced blueprints and schematics to define project requirements.
- Adjusted, connected or disconnected wiring and other parts using hand or power tools.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Cleaned engine parts using solvents and brushes to remove dirt and debris.
- Inspected motor components for defects and replaced damaged parts with new ones.
- Adjusted timing belts and tension pulleys in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Tightened screws, bolts and nuts using wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.
- Performed preventive maintenance on motors to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
- Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Operated motor hand tools, such as grinders, drills, and saws, to fabricate or repair parts.
- Reassembled repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings.
- Inspected electrical wiring, connections and relays following wiring diagrams.
- Replaced worn-out bearings and other mechanical components as needed.
- Tested equipment to locate damaged or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City of Paramount Public works
Paramount, CA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Disposed of hazardous waste materials according to established protocols.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
Hydraulic Press Operator
Aerotec Alloys
Norwalk, CA
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine size requirements for parts being pressed.
- Identified potential hazards associated with operating machinery in order to ensure safe working conditions.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as oiling and greasing moving parts.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
- Measured arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, for minor repairs on machines.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Loaded dies into the press bed with a hoist or crane.
- Notified supervisors of malfunctions, nonconformances or quality issues.
- Transported materials and finished products between departments.
- Assisted in training new operators on how to use machinery safely and efficiently.
- Reported any damages and issues with machinery immediately so they could be addressed quickly.
- Adjusted press controls to regulate temperature and pressure settings for specific operations.
- Recorded data from each production run including number of pieces produced, cycle time and scrap rate percentage.
- Checked that all safety devices were in place prior to operating press.
- Understood and complied with plant environmental, health and safety, environmental and OSHA regulatory requirements.
- Set up and operated hydraulic presses to shape, form, join or separate components of material such as plastic, rubber, metal or paper.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities throughout shift including downtime reports, start times and end times.
- Installed die sets into the press ensuring they were level and secure before beginning operations.
- Ensured proper lubrication was applied before starting production runs.
- Removed molds, mold components and feeder tubes from machinery following production runs.
- Followed standard operating procedures when setting up jobs on the hydraulic presses.
- Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job.
- Operated and set tools on various machines and kept machines running to required levels.
- Cleaned work area at end of shift using air hose or other cleaning supplies.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Machine Operator
Carlisle interconnect technologies
El Segundo, CA
06.2012 - 09.2018
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications, and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Education
General Electrician Certified - General Electrician
Southern California Institute of Technology
Anaheim, CA08-2022
Skills
- Hazard Awareness
- Construction Crew Assistance
- Safety Procedures and Measures
- Work Area Oversight
- Traffic Routing Procedures
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Traffic Control
- Effective Customer Communication
- Heavy Lifting
- Compliance Monitoring
- Ordinances, Policies, and Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Workplace Safety
- Worker Training
- OSHA Compliance
- Training and Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Active Listening
- Flexible Schedule
- Physically Fit
Affiliations
- Anime Fan
- Disney Collectibles fanatic
- popz collector
- DO-It-Yourself car Mechanic
- Dabble in minor entrepreneur activitities during (graduations,mothers day, valentines day and when time permits party supplies Balloon deco)
- picked up Storage Bidding as a hobbie during 2020 yr
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Electrician in Training card received 2022
- Blue Print Reading for Industry received 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Traffic Signal Technician
City Of Santa Fe Springs Public Works
01.2023 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Fast5xpress car wash
03.2022 - 09.2022
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City of Paramount Public works
10.2021 - 03.2022
Hydraulic Press Operator
Aerotec Alloys
10.2018 - 01.2020
Machine Operator
Carlisle interconnect technologies
06.2012 - 09.2018
General Electrician Certified - General Electrician
Southern California Institute of Technology
- Electrician in Training card received 2022
- Blue Print Reading for Industry received 2018
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