Skilled Maintenance Team Member
TOYOTA/TABC (Toyota Auto Body California) | 2021 - Current
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures on 480V, 24V, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to restore operation quickly.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, ladder logic, VFDs, servo drives, and robotics to support machine modifications and controls reliability.
- Fabricate and machine jigs, fixtures, and repair parts using welding, blueprint reading, and machining for equipment repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment to support reliable plant operations.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues on conveyors, motors, and fixtures to restore uptime quickly.
- Repair worn components using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.
- Inspect equipment for safety hazards and corrected defects to maintain compliance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on production equipment to support reliable plant operations.
Railroad Conductor
3 YearsUnion Pacific (UP) Railroad | 01.2019 - 01.2022
- Verified one to two train orders daily to support safe, rule-compliant train movement and track authority.
- Followed railroad rules and FRA requirements when handling train authority, signals, and movement procedures.
- Communicated updates by radio and telephone to keep crews, customers, and operations aligned on car placement.
- Adjusted locomotive controls precisely while operating remote equipment through tight rail movements and placements.
Railroad Conductor
6 YearsCSX Railroad | 01.2013 - 01.2019
- Inspected railcar equipment for defects and operational readiness before movement through the yard.
- Operated locomotive equipment through remote control devices with precise adjustments to vehicle positions.
- Coordinated with customers to verify accurate car movement and placement for timely service.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
7 YearsToyota/TMMI (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana) | 01.2006 - 01.2013
- Repaired and maintained industrial Toyota machinery to keep production equipment operating properly across the plant.
- Read equipment and control manuals to diagnose problems, disassemble machinery, and verify proper reassembly.
- Adjusted and calibrated machinery to optimal specifications after testing, confirming proper operation before returning equipment to service.
Technical Maintenance Technician
6 YearsKimball Electronics | 01.2000 - 01.2006
- Fabricated and modified test fixtures to improve fit, function, and repeatability across equipment setups.
- Calibrated and validated equipment to maintain testing accuracy and consistent output.
- Applied error-proofing methods to reduce setup mistakes and improve process reliability.
- Read schematics and test specifications to diagnose issues and support accurate repairs.
- Trained operators, coordinated service and upgrades, and created work instructions to support smooth operations.