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David Ramos

Lead Reliability Technician
Tampa,Florida
David Ramos

Summary

Lead Reliability Technician with a background in Steel Servicing, Material Handling, Aerospace, Foundry, Power Generation, Food & Beverage, Plastics, Packaging, Manufacturing, and Construction Industries. Self motivated and highly collaborative team player who takes no shortcuts. Extensive experience in (MRO) Maintenance Repair and Operations including (SCADA) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems. Seeking new career opportunity as a Chief Engineer. Works well with others and demonstrates good leadership abilities. Experienced on large complex equipment operations and maintenance. Reputation for willingness to work long hours in all environments to complete jobs, including weekends if necessary.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
10
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

Majestic Steel USA
Tampa, United States

Lead Reliability Technician
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
  • Collected and reviewed engineering data to assess needs and recommend solutions.
  • Assisted engineers in installing, building and testing new equipment.
  • Completed 100% daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
  • Adhered to company safety and OSHA procedures to minimize accidents.
  • Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Checked for storm damage around property and contacted supervisor with findings.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed preventive and predictive equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
  • Assisted IT with issues regarding internet connectivity.
  • Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Disassembled broken, defective and worn out equipment to aid with repairs.
  • Diagnosed problems with electrical systems and rewired components to restore safe flow of electricity.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of spare parts and equipment consumables.
  • Inspected, troubleshot, and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.

CBRE
Auburndale, FL

Lead Technician
12.2019 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Submitted expense and daily reports.
  • Troubleshot and repaired multiple types of equipment including conveyors, pneumatic systems, and sort towers.
  • Completed preventative maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
  • Maintained air conditioning systems by repairing malfunctioning systems and changing air intake filters.
  • Repaired and installed electrical wiring for light fixtures, power outlets and equipment installation.
  • Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
  • Maintained parts inventory using Service Channel for parts used in repairs.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment, minimizing downtime 98%.
  • Fabricated and modified unsafe building structures and Material Handling equipment through planned and save practices.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep Material Handling equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
  • Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventative maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Followed all work orders and specifications to determine which machines and equipment required replacement, repair or maintenance.

Advanced Airfoil Components
Gibsonton, FL

Lead Maintenance Technician
10.2017 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Generated and completed 95% work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement on Maintenance Connection (CMMS)
  • Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment
  • Maintained parts inventory using Maintenance Connection for parts used in repairs 98%
  • Efficient in arc welding, TIG welding, MIG welding, torch and plasma cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components and manufacturing machinery
  • Troubleshot and repaired multiple types of equipment including RETECH Inductive vacuum furnaces, Ipsen HT furnaces, BONDTECH Core Leaching Autoclaves, LBBC Boiler-Claves, hoists, motors and controls, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
  • Maintained, Repaired, and troubleshot ABB industrial robotic cells integrated with SHELL-O-MATIC automated RFID gantry systems
  • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to ensure superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
  • Installed, wired, and troubleshot Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLC's
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction
  • Followed OSHA and SOP safety procedures to avoid injuries in field
  • Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance
  • Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth
  • Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC
Tampa, FL

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
10.2015 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Conducted timely inspections of various equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions
  • Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors and controls
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as gearboxes and conveyors
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
  • Performed root-cause analysis on defective components, disassembling them to identify issues and completing necessary repairs
  • Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement on Maintenance Connection (CMMS)
  • Fabricated and welded parts on equipment
  • Maintained, Repaired, and troubleshot FANUC industrial robotic cells integrated with TEKNO automated RFID gantry systems
  • Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired RETECH, CONSARC, and Ajax Inductive Vacuum Furnaces including CONSARC Master Alloy furnace.
  • Installed, wired, and troubleshot Variable Frequency Drives.

H&H Mechanical Inc.
Tampa, FL

HVAC Technician
06.2013 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls
  • Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults
  • Completed circuits by connecting systems to sources of refrigerant, fuel or water, testing all connections for integrity
  • Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return full performance levels
  • Worked in 100% strict compliance with applicable OSHA/EPA regulations and safety requirements
  • Used pressure gauges and soap-and-water solution to test connections for leaks
  • Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components and wiring
  • Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation
  • Installed components to HVAC systems, such as expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, blower motors, condenser coils, compressors, evaporator coils, dampers and stokers
  • Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats and timers for optimal performance
  • Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials, and faults on work orders
  • Complied 100% with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operations
  • Experienced Service Technician servicing systems in extreme environments

Toufayan Bakeries, Inc.
Plant City, FL

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
02.2008 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Provided 50% facility inspection and maintenance to ensure superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues
  • Inspected structures, machinery, and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern
  • Performed 100% preventative and regular maintenance on systems
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment, minimizing downtime
  • Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime
  • Calibrated temperature and timing on baking/mixing equipment settings to optimize performance
  • Followed all work orders and specifications to determine which machines and equipment required replacement, repair or maintenance
  • Fabricated and modified parts on conveyors
  • Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction
  • Maintained and repaired Bulk storage silos
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance

Smithfield Packing Co Inc.
Plant City, FL

Maintenance Mechanic
03.2005 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction by
  • Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime
  • Fallowed 100% USDA's regulations
  • Followed all work orders and specifications to determine which machines and equipment required replacement, repair or maintenance
  • Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
  • Troubleshot and repaired multiple types of equipment including hoists, motors and controls, packaging machines, freezers, ammonia systems, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Increased 92% overall lifespan of equipment by following preventative maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs

Education

Hillsborough Community College
, Tampa, FL

Associate of Science from Engineering Technology
05.2014 - 07.2018

University Overview

  • Motors and Controls
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
  • CAD for Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Industrial Safety
  • AutoCAD
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Geometric Dimensions & Tolerances
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Electromechanical Components/Mechanisms (Mechatronics)
  • Robotics
  • Process Technologies
  • Manufacturing Processes and materials
  • Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

Florida Department of Education
, Tampa, FL

GED
06.2011 - 07.2011

Brewster Technical Center
, Tampa, FL

Vocational Diploma from Industrial Machine Repair Technician
02.2009 - 10.2010

Skills

    Strong Verbal Communication

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Software

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Microsoft Office

C-More

FANUC ROBOGUIDE

SOLIDWORKS

Certification

EPA UNIVERSAL

Timeline

Lead Reliability Technician

Majestic Steel USA
08.2020 - Current

Lead Technician

CBRE
12.2019 - 09.2020

Lead Maintenance Technician

Advanced Airfoil Components
10.2017 - 11.2019

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC
10.2015 - 12.2017

Hillsborough Community College

Associate of Science from Engineering Technology
05.2014 - 07.2018

HVAC Technician

H&H Mechanical Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2015

Florida Department of Education

GED
06.2011 - 07.2011

Brewster Technical Center

Vocational Diploma from Industrial Machine Repair Technician
02.2009 - 10.2010

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Toufayan Bakeries, Inc.
02.2008 - 12.2010

Maintenance Mechanic

Smithfield Packing Co Inc.
03.2005 - 12.2008

EPA UNIVERSAL

FIRST AID CPR AED

Pneumatics, Hyraulics and Motors for Manufacturing

Mechatronics

Engineering Technology Support Specialist

OSHA 10

Certified Production Technician (CPT)

Certified Logistic Technician (CLT)

Arc Flash Electrical Safety NFPA 70E

Rockwell Automation

David RamosLead Reliability Technician