CHRISTIAN PEREZ
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Efficient technician with extensive hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Known for ensuring operational safety and minimizing downtime through effective preventive maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting issues and performing corrective actions promptly. Frequently praised for creative thinking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Inspection
International Crankshaft Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating timely updates on inspection progress.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Provided valuable input during design reviews, contributing expertise in precision measurement techniques to optimize part manufacturability and quality outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between design, manufacturing, and quality control processes.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed routine maintenance on production machinery to proper functionality when cutting parts.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with engineers and other technical experts to develop innovative solutions for addressing production challenges.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming products to identify areas for improvement and prevent future issues.
- Streamlined quality standards, following blueprints and schematics accurately during change overs or repairs.
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all quality standards by carefully following blueprints, schematics, and project specifications.
- Reduced production downtime by swiftly identifying and resolving technical issues with robotic equipment.
- Increased production output by fine-tuning robotic arm movements for optimal efficiency.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Injection Molding Process Technician
Montaplast of North America
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to OSHA regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Enhanced overall performance of the injection molding department through regular participation in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Supported cost reduction efforts by identifying and implementing energy-saving measures within the injection molding department.
- Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains and other hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels.
- Maintained safety while using ultrasonic welding tools, heavyweight scales and forklifts
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Reduced production downtime by swiftly identifying and resolving technical issues with robotic equipment.
- Increased production output by fine-tuning robotic arm movements for optimal efficiency.
- Assisted engineers in design, configuration or application of robotic systems.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and improve performance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Injection Molding Technician
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains and other hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
- Optimized cycle times to improve overall production output while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new molds and optimize existing ones for better performance.
- Assisted with root cause analysis of defects, implementing corrective actions that led to fewer rejected products.
- Kept detailed records of inventories for equipment and molding supplies using Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word documents.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
- Reduced production downtime by swiftly identifying and resolving technical issues with robotic equipment.
- Increased production output by fine-tuning robotic arm movements for optimal efficiency.
- Optimized robotic programming to boost productivity while maintaining high levels of precision and quality control.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
MASTER FURNACE OPERATOR
Kentucky Smelting Technology Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Improved product quality through close attention to detail and adherence to established procedures and standards.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Enhanced furnace efficiency by conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling multiple furnaces simultaneously, adjusting priorities as needed based on shifting demands.
- Maintained a safe working environment, following all safety protocols and guidelines during furnace operation.
- Collaborated with the team for efficient material loading and unloading, ensuring minimal delays in the production process.
- Upheld a strong commitment to environmental stewardship by adhering to regulatory compliance requirements and minimizing waste generation during production processes.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Safely operated all heavy equipment to minimize risk of injury, loss and property damage.
- Operated laboratory equipment and prepared compounds and solutions to conduct tests.
- Composed technical reports and charts to document experimental test results.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
CNC MACHINIST/FORKLIFT OPERATOR/EXTRUDER OPERATOR
Staff Mark
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Adjusted, maintained, and repaired tools, equipment, and machines and assisted more skilled workers with similar tasks
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
- Adjusted controls to activate, set and regulated equipment according to specifications
- Conferred with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or resolve production problems
- Monitored equipment operation, gauged and panel lights to detect deviations from standards
- Examined and tested samples of processed substances, and collected samples for laboratory testing, to ensure conformance to specifications
- Weighed and measured specified amounts of ingredients and materials for processing, using devices such as scales and calipers
- Melted and refined metal before casting, calculating required temperatures and observed metal color, adjusting controls as necessary to maintain required temperatures
- Replaced wore and defective equipment parts, using hand tools
- Replaced broken and malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
- Used forklift to dross main bath and charge wells
- Ran conduit and CAT 6 from servers to correct devices
- Greased fittings and performed routine PM on all furnaces
- Assisted in minor welding
- JLG lift and scissor lift operation
- Front loader bobcat operation
- Transport melted aluminum to cast
- Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal
- Diagnosed machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments and repairs
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers and vernier calipers
- Maintained machine tools in proper operational condition
- Completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers
- Set up, adjust and operate basic and specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations
- Maintained and make minor repairs to equipment
- Installed died, machine screws and sizing rings on machines that extruded thermoplastic and metal materials
- Measured and examined extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products
- Started machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature and to synchronize speed of extrusion
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
ASSEMBLY WORKER/CRANE OPERATOR/FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Adecco
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Loaded machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders
- Weighed and mixed pelletized, granular and powdered thermoplastic materials and colored pigments
- Replaced worn died when products varied from specifications
- Cleaned, adjusted and maintained equipment, using hand tools
- Recorded data from operations, testing and production on specified forms
- Moved controls to start, stop and adjust machinery and equipment that crushed, ground, polished and blends materials
- Operated drill presses, punch presses or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation
- Operated forklift to retrieve and move materials
- Complied with quality and safety standards, policies and procedures
- Installed bolts, retaining clips and screws in proper order and configuration
- Installed fabricated replacement parts in mechanisms, machines and equipment
- Performed simple repetitive bench assembly of parts and components
- Maintained shop or designated area in clean and safe manner
- Inspected and adjusted crane mechanisms and lifted accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage
- Loaded or unloaded bundles from trucks, or moved containers to storage bins, using moving equipment
- Inspected cables and grappling devices for wear and installed and replaced cables, as needed
- Determined load weights and checked them against lifting capacities to prevent overload
- Backed vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover and secure loads for delivery
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
Education
High School Diploma -
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK HIGH SCHOOL
Winchester, KY05.2011
Skills
- Heavy Equipment operator
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Communication
- Team work
- Efficiency
- Forklift Certified
- Overhead Crane Certified
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Lift Certified
- Overhead Crane Certified
- Front Loader Certified
Timeline
Patrol Inspection
International Crankshaft Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Injection Molding Process Technician
Montaplast of North America
06.2021 - 07.2024
Injection Molding Technician
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
09.2018 - 07.2021
MASTER FURNACE OPERATOR
Kentucky Smelting Technology Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2017
CNC MACHINIST/FORKLIFT OPERATOR/EXTRUDER OPERATOR
Staff Mark
06.2013 - 04.2014
ASSEMBLY WORKER/CRANE OPERATOR/FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Adecco
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Forklift Certified
- Lift Certified
- Overhead Crane Certified
- Front Loader Certified
High School Diploma -
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK HIGH SCHOOL
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