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ERIK HERRERA

SAFFORD

Summary

Mill Diagnostic Mechanic with over 4 years of expertise in welding, frame repair, and heavy equipment maintenance. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and precision in fabricating components and conducting ball mill repairs, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability. Skilled in mechanics and committed to enhancing structural integrity through innovative solutions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

DIAGNOSTIC MECHANIC

Freeport McMoRan
08.2020 - Current
  • Diagnose and repair machinery, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Conducted comprehensive diagnostics on heavy machinery, identifying root causes of malfunctions and implementing efficient repair strategies at Freeport McMoRan.
  • Optimized equipment performance through proactive maintenance, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency in mining operations.
  • Implemented data-driven maintenance strategies, analyzing equipment performance metrics to predict and prevent failures, enhancing operational uptime in mining operations.
  • Streamlined diagnostic processes, reducing average repair time and boosting machinery availability, directly contributing to improved production.
  • Pioneered streamlined diagnostic processes, reducing average repair time and increasing machinery availability, directly contributing to improved production efficiency.

Boilermaker Welder

Freeport-McMoRan
12.2022 - 08.2023

Repair all CATS, and heavy -duty equipment, fabricate pieces for cat equipment from 793 to 777 haul truck, shovel dipper buckets, ran through full work up by fabrication according to blueprint. Repairing cracks, air arcing, utilizing dual shield wire, and various sizes if rod, brace hard lines for heavy equipment, oxyacetylene torch. Plasma cutting, air lancing, fabricating bumpers, handrails, flatbed, anything necessary to ensure equipment is safe working order.

Mechanic

H&S Services
06.2021 - 09.2021

Welding and repairing chute work any repairs, crushers, crusher screens and also Mill work and belts.

WELDER

Steel Unlimited
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Repaired truck frames, boosting structural integrity and safety.
  • Welded components on loaders and dozers, meeting quality standards.
  • Fabricated parts to precise specs, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Enhanced structural integrity of heavy-duty haul trucks through skilled frame repairs, significantly improving vehicle longevity and operational efficiency.
  • Crafted bespoke components to exacting specifications, pioneering solutions that optimized machinery performance and reliability.
  • Implemented rigorous safety protocols and quality control measures, achieving zero incidents while maintaining exceptional welding standards.

MECHANIC

Western Industrials
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Performed ball mill maintenance, enhancing equipment efficiency and reducing downtime by 12%.
  • Conducted comprehensive ball mill repair maintenance, enhancing equipment longevity. Executed precise belt repairs and welding, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes, reducing downtime and boosting productivity. Implemented preventive measures, significantly decreasing repair frequency.
  • .Welded structure repair, conveyor structures, fabrication of safety guards, Ball Mill chute work, repair and weld holes in the metal.

LEACHING

Southwest Irrigation
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed drip irrigation systems, ensuring optimal water distribution and soil health.
  • Adjusted slopes for efficient water flow, reducing waste and enhancing crop yield.
  • Conducted routine line inspections and flushing to maintain system integrity and performance.
  • Executed precision leaching techniques, optimising soil conditions and enhancing crop yields. Implemented data-driven irrigation strategies, resulting in improved water efficiency.
  • Streamlined drip irrigation processes, significantly reducing water waste. Developed innovative slope management techniques, maximizing land utilization and crop output.
  • Meticulously maintained and flushed irrigation lines, ensuring optimal water distribution. Conducted thorough soil analyses to tailor leaching approaches for diverse crop types.

PLANT PISTACHIOS SUPERVISOR

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella
04.2010 - 10.2013
  • Managed daily plant operations, enhancing productivity and safety standards.
  • Led a team of 50, achieving a 12% increase in output efficiency.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing expenses by 8%.
  • Resolved production issues swiftly, minimizing downtime.
  • Collaborated with departments to improve workflow and quality.
  • Pioneered cost-effective strategies in pistachio processing, fostering interdepartmental collaboration to enhance workflow and product quality.
  • Envisioned and executed plant-wide safety enhancements, significantly reducing workplace incidents and bolstering operational efficiency.

Education

Diploma -

Thatcher High School
Thatcher, Az
05.2000

Skills

  • Mechanical maintenance

Timeline

Boilermaker Welder

Freeport-McMoRan
12.2022 - 08.2023

Mechanic

H&S Services
06.2021 - 09.2021

DIAGNOSTIC MECHANIC

Freeport McMoRan
08.2020 - Current

WELDER

Steel Unlimited
06.2019 - 08.2020

MECHANIC

Western Industrials
03.2017 - 03.2019

LEACHING

Southwest Irrigation
03.2016 - 03.2017

PLANT PISTACHIOS SUPERVISOR

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella
04.2010 - 10.2013

Diploma -

Thatcher High School