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Ernest Palma

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at STERLING FOODS INC, excelling in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to minimize downtime through swift repairs and effective documentation. Skilled in operating forklifts and scissor lifts, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and team collaboration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Lone Star Bakery
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • set up lines for production and pre opp equipment
  • perform preventative maintenance on various conveyors,dough cutters,ovens,metal detectors,pumps,mixers and sanitation equipment
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.

Maintenance Technician

STERLING FOODS INC
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep equipment and machinery in top working condition
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Worked on tiromats,multivacs,metal detectors,various spirals and automated packaging systems,mixers and hydraulic lifts

Forkliftlift and scissor lift operator

  • Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.

Quality Control Inspector

Ground Effects LLC
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Inspect bed liners that have been sprayed on Toyota tundras
  • Inspected quality of products, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Repair bed liners with materials supplied by company
  • Small paint repairs

Maintenance Technician

Waste Managment
04.2016 - 01.2020
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on various conveyors and machinery that filters and separates recycled goods and waste .
  • Replaced and repaired conveyors,motors,bearings,shafts,sprockets and skirting for conveyors
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.

Bridge Crew Member

DSI Systems
02.2012 - 01.2016

drilling away old concrete from bridge connectors-repair and applied new concrete-checked conduits for voids and cracks for repair and filled in all voids with new concrete.heat shrink and seal all repairs.

  • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment for all crew members by regularly participating in site cleanup efforts.

Electrical Apprentice

Alamo 1
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
  • Gained proficiency in operating various power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Electrician Program

Llamson Institute
San Antonio, TX
11-2011

No Degree - Electrical

Southwest Highschool
San Antonio, TX
01-2008

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • forklift operator
  • scissor lift operator
  • time management
  • Safety awareness
  • Hand and power tools
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Parts replacement
  • Tool management
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Machine lubrication
  • Documentation
  • Conveyor systems
  • Proficient in [software]

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Lone Star Bakery
01.2025 - 08.2025

Maintenance Technician

STERLING FOODS INC
10.2022 - 11.2024

Quality Control Inspector

Ground Effects LLC
01.2020 - 09.2022

Maintenance Technician

Waste Managment
04.2016 - 01.2020

Bridge Crew Member

DSI Systems
02.2012 - 01.2016

Electrical Apprentice

Alamo 1
01.2011 - 01.2012

Certificate of Completion - Electrician Program

Llamson Institute

No Degree - Electrical

Southwest Highschool