Criste Tavera
Pilgrims Pride Corp
Sanford,NC
20
years of professional experience
Dynamic and accomplished professional with a strong history in maintenance. Motivated leader skilled in organizational and prioritization strategies. Key areas of expertise include welding and diagnosing mechanical issues.
Work History
Maintenance Team Leader
8 Years- Performed routine preventive maintenance to maintain smooth operation of machines, efficient building systems, and optimal physical condition of facilities.
- Inspected, operated, and tested machinery and equipment to accurately diagnose malfunctions and implement timely repairs.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct them by checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.
- Conducted regular maintenance and updates to minimize system downtime and enhance operational reliability.
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
- Cleaned and lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts to ensure proper functioning.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
- Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
- Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Gained experience with Allen Bradley systems, working on 110v, 277v, and 480v three-phase motors to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Maintenance
1 Year 11 Months- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Reduced maintenance costs by performing timely repairs and preventative maintenance on various types of boats.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular maintenance checks and balances.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
- Performed minor and routine maintenance or repairs.
- Assisted with setup and maintenance of fall protection systems.
Maintenance Team Leader
10 Years- Performed routine preventive maintenance to maintain machine functionality, optimize building system performance, and preserve building conditions.
- Conducted regular maintenance and updates to minimize system downtime and enhance operational reliability.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and identified solutions by reviewing blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
- Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
- Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Experience on Allen Bradley; work with 110v, 277v, 480v, 3 phase motors, work orders, diagnose mechanical problems, determine how to correct them.
- Conducted regular maintenance and updates to minimize system downtime and enhance operational reliability.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Hand and power tool operation
Mechanical
Troubleshooting
Safety protocols
Inventory monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Decision-making
Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Team Leader
Pilgrims Pride Corp
07.2018 - CurrentRead More
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East Montgomery High School
High School Diploma
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