Cruz Duarte
Covina,CA
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Mechanic with 4 years of experience. Proficient in preventive maintenance and scheduling regular repairs. Well-versed in detail-oriented inspections and working quickly.
Maintenance professional, well-versed in mechanical repairs and system upkeep. History of identifying and resolving mechanical issues quickly and efficiently. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing maintenance needs, excelling in both team and independent settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic B
Frito Lay
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted routine maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Repaired pneumatic and hydraulic systems to maintain functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to improve maintenance processes.
- Inspected equipment for safety compliance and performance standards.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for repair tasks effectively.
- Documented maintenance activities in compliance with company policies.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
Maintenance Mechanic 1
Bonduelle Fresh Americas
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Inspected safety devices such as emergency stops and interlocks on machines prior to use.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Read technical manuals to help diagnose problems with equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints, diagrams and schematics for repair purposes.
- Applied lubricants to all moving parts on a regular basis.
- Conducted periodic inspections of machine components for wear or damage.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
- Trained personnel in operating procedures related to safe machine use.
- Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure safety compliance.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Packaging Machine Operator
Ready Pac Foods
03.2006 - 10.2021
- Checked and adjusted machine settings to ensure proper operation.
- Maintained a log of production activities, including downtime, repair requirements, and output quantities.
- Calibrated and tested machinery to verify performance accuracy.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-specification operation.
- Ensured that all safety measures were followed while operating the machines.
- Inspected product packaging for defects or discrepancies in labeling or sealing process.
- Adjusted machine speed, temperature, pressure, and other settings as required by material type being processed.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with equipment when they occurred during production runs.
- Operated multiple types of packaging machines at once to meet production deadlines.
- Cleaned and lubricated machine parts as part of routine maintenance procedures.
- Reported any issues relating to malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor immediately.
- Identified potential areas of improvement in the production process through observation.
- Followed established safety protocols when working around moving mechanical parts.
- Worked closely with other team members to coordinate efficient workflow processes.
- Trained new personnel on safe and effective use of packaging machinery.
- Completed paperwork related to production processes accurately and promptly.
- Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
- Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
- Followed safety and quality protocols, and lean processes to minimize accidents.
- Calibrated tooling and setups for machines to accommodate new products.
- Collaborated with lead operators and managers to accomplish smooth product changeovers with minimal downtime and wastage.
Education
Certifícate of Profiency - Electricion
Baldwin Park Adult And Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA05.2023
GED -
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ04.1990
Skills
- Safety Cautious
- Troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- PLC
- VFD
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Bearing replacement
- Electrical systems
- Conveyor systems
- Pump maintenance
- Work order management
- Hand and power tool use
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Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic B
Frito Lay
08.2024 - 06.2025
Maintenance Mechanic 1
Bonduelle Fresh Americas
10.2021 - 08.2024
Packaging Machine Operator
Ready Pac Foods
03.2006 - 10.2021
GED -
Arizona Western College
Certifícate of Profiency - Electricion
Baldwin Park Adult And Community Education