CHRISTIAN LIMA SANTOS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Industrial Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical aptitude and a background in Automotive Systems Engineering. Experienced in machine operation, equipment setup, preventive maintenance, and quality control. Proven ability to reduce equipment downtime and diagnose mechanical failures efficiently. Adaptable and eager to leverage hands-on diagnostic skills to ensure optimal functionality of industrial production systems.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator & Line Adjuster
Amity Packing
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Managed production line operations to optimize machine performance and maintain output quality.
- Perform machine setup, parameter adjustments, and teardown procedures for daily operations.
- Conducted diagnostics on press machinery, collaborating with maintenance team to identify and resolve mechanical faults.
- Executed mechanical repairs and maintenance tasks on production line using specialized hand tools.
Quality Control
ZF Friedrichshafen
, Mexico
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Led quality control initiatives, inspecting products and processes to ensure strict compliance with technical standards.
- Executed preventive maintenance checks that significantly reduced robotics downtime and production line stoppages.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical defects and optimize overall machinery uptime.
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality assurance processes.
- Implemented preventive measures designed to reduce the number of defects found during inspections.
- Developed, implemented and maintained quality control systems and protocols in accordance with industry regulations.
Production & Maintenance Assistant
Rapid Displays
, Mexico
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Repaired and maintained packaging equipment, specializing in the mechanical troubleshooting of taping machines.
- Assisted in the preventive and corrective maintenance of general production machinery.
- Selected for line leader training program due to strong operational knowledge and rapid problem-solving skills.
- Assisted in routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and repairs.
- Documented daily activities and maintenance tasks for record-keeping purposes.
Forklift & Double-Jack Operator
Lineage Logistics
, Mexico
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated specialized industrial equipment, including forklifts and double-jacks, in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported warehouse operations and material handling with a strict focus on safety, adaptability, and efficiency.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport inventory efficiently.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before storage or shipment.
Education
B.S. - Automotive Systems Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Apizaco
MéxicoSkills
- Machine Setup & Calibration
- Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
- Mechanical Diagnostics and Repair
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
- Automotive Mechanics
- Industrial Robotics (Stäubli, KUKA)
- Quality Control Assurance
- Hand & Power Tool Proficiency
- Industrial Vehicle Operation
- Machine diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Heavy lifting
- SOLIDWORKS and MATLAB
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Machine Operator & Line Adjuster
Amity Packing
09.2025 - Current
Quality Control
ZF Friedrichshafen
01.2025 - 06.2025
Production & Maintenance Assistant
Rapid Displays
06.2024 - 09.2024
Forklift & Double-Jack Operator
Lineage Logistics
11.2023 - 02.2024
B.S. - Automotive Systems Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Apizaco