ENRIQUE MERCADO
Parsippany,NJ
Summary
Hands-on operator / laborer, repair-focused worker with experience in labor for excavation crew and pharmaceutical manufacturing repair, my experience is based on equipment operation, pipe work and mechanical troubleshooting. Skilled with hand and power tools, machinery setup and repair, have done water and sewer pipe work, and equipment maintenance. Experienced working safely around heavy equipment and industrial machinery while following strict safety and operating procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Excavation Laborer
STONE HILL EXCAVATING
Hackettstown, NJ
03.2026 - Current
- Assist with plumbing installation trench work and repairs, including piping, fittings, connections, and underground lines.
- Use hand and power tools to cut, fit, assemble, and repair pipe and plumbing components.
- Assist with locating, exposing, replacing, and repairing underground water and sewer lines while maintaining safe work areas.
- Work with experienced excavation crews to troubleshoot leaks, damaged piping, drainage issues, and related mechanical problems.
- Perform hands-on excavation and underground utility work, including water and sewer pipe installation, connections, repairs, and related site preparation.
- Operate construction machinery and heavy equipment as assigned, maintaining awareness of job-site conditions, utilities, personnel, and equipment safety.
- Use a wide range of hand and power tools for cutting, fitting, fastening, assembly, demolition, and general repair work.
- Assist with trenching, digging, grading, pipe bedding, backfilling, and maintaining proper work areas around underground utilities.
- Measure, align, position, and fit pipe and components to support accurate water and sewer installations.
- Perform routine equipment checks and help identify mechanical or operational problems in tools and machinery.
Operator / Repair Technician
Aarkish Pharmaceuticals
Fairfield, NJ
09.2022 - 03.2026
- Operated, set up, dismantled, adjusted, and troubleshot manufacturing equipment and tablet presses to ensure smooth production flow.
- Perform hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.
- Utilized hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, scales, thickness gauges, and hardness testers to inspect and adjust equipment and products for quality assurance.
- Set up and change over manufacturing equipment, including metal detectors, dedusters, and related production systems.
- Identify equipment issues, make appropriate adjustments, and communicate maintenance or repair needs to prevent production interruptions.
- Follow GMP, SOP, safety, and documentation requirements while working with industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Collaborated with production and maintenance personnel to resolve equipment issues, ensuring reliable operation and minimizing downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morris Knolls High School
Rockaway, NJSkills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair
- Hand & Power Tools
- Heavy Equipment & Machinery Operation
- Excavation & Trenching
- Equipment Setup & Disassembly
- Water and sewer installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Assembly
- Equipment Changeovers
- Measuring & Inspection Tools
- Safety Procedures & SOP Compliance
- GMP Manufacturing Practices
Additional Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized boiler, heating, and industrial repair systems.
- Comfortable working outdoors, in physically demanding environments, around machinery, and in active construction or industrial job sites.
- Reliable team member with experience following safety procedures, written instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Timeline
Excavation Laborer
STONE HILL EXCAVATING
03.2026 - Current
Operator / Repair Technician
Aarkish Pharmaceuticals
09.2022 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Morris Knolls High School