ELVIS RINCON
Heyburn,ID
Summary
Adept in both technical and soft skills, I leveraged my mechanical aptitude and teamwork abilities at Idaho Milk Transport Inc to enhance vehicle reliability and safety. My expertise spans from machinery operation to preventive maintenance, significantly improving operational efficiency. I excel in fostering safety compliance and quality assurance, ensuring peak performance and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tooling Technician
Pactiv Evergreen
Burley, ID
04.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained advanced tooling machinery for optimal production efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on tools to ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot tooling issues and implement solutions.
- Trained new technicians on safe operation of tooling equipment and best practices.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and provided timely solutions, minimizing production delays.
- Participated in Kaizen events focused on reducing waste within the organization''s production processes.
- Maintained safety standards throughout all tasks, adhering to company protocols and OSHA guidelines.
Machine Operator
Pactiv Evergreen
Burley, USA
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Monitored production quality, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and safety standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Mechanic
Idaho Milk Transport Inc
Burley, WA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Diagnose the causes of vehicles problems and repair, perform maintenance services, carry out vehicle inspections, testing and safety checks, document and maintain records of service work carried out on vehicles
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in transport vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance inspections on fleet vehicles, enhancing reliability and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules, resulting in prolonged vehicle lifespan and reduced repair costs.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems, ensuring accurate repairs and minimal disruption.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Automotive Technician
Young Automotive
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Diagnose the causes of vehicle problems and repair, perform maintenance services, carry out vehicle inspections, testing and safety checks, document and maintain records of service work carried out on vehicles
- Team leader of the lube pit and trained new lube techs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automobile/Automotive
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05.2016
High School Diploma -
Mt Harrison High school
Heyburn, ID05.2013
Skills
Spanish
English
Workplace Safety
Machinery Operation
Forklift Operation
Preventive Maintenance
Specification compliance
Automated Assembly
Equipment Operation
Breakdown troubleshooting
Safety Compliance
Machinery Cleaning
Regulatory Compliance
Equipment Inspection
Production preparation
Basic Math
Equipment monitoring
Operational control
Quality Control
Attention to Detail
Computer Skills
Power and hand tools
Equipment Calibration
Good Communication
Start Up Procedures
Quality Assurance Controls
Teamwork and Collaboration
Machinery Operations
Mechanical Aptitude
Strong Work Ethic
Certification
ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Fork lift
Confined spaces
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Tooling Technician
Pactiv Evergreen
04.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Pactiv Evergreen
06.2021 - 04.2025
Mechanic
Idaho Milk Transport Inc
01.2019 - 06.2021
Automotive Technician
Young Automotive
01.2015 - 11.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Automobile/Automotive
College of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma -
Mt Harrison High school