Francisco Ledesma
Porterville,CA
Summary
Industrious Maintenance Mechanic with 8 -year industry background. Adept at dismantling machines to quickly troubleshoot malfunctions and issues. Able to lift 80 pounds and work in inclement weather conditions. Specialties include system maintenance, parts fabrication and structural repairs. Have been in leadership position and ran a crew/ team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
Touchstone Pistachio
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by optimizing maintenance processes, including prioritization of work orders and inventory management.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations after major breakdowns or incidents to prevent future occurrences.
- Completed necessary ISO documentation and records to show compliance.
- Provided functional plumbing by repairing leaks, removing drain clogs and lubricating parts.
- Repaired and installed electrical wiring for light fixtures, power outlets and Type system.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for repair instead of replacement, extending the lifespan of critical machinery.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, enhancing their technical skills and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
- Enhanced equipment reliability through thorough troubleshooting and timely repairs of malfunctioning systems.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Managed spare parts inventory, maintaining appropriate levels to minimize downtime and ensuring cost-effective reordering.
- Maintained air conditioning systems by repairing malfunctioning systems and changing air intake filters.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring proper use of protective equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
- Developed standardized operating procedures for routine maintenance tasks, promoting consistency across all team members and reducing errors.
- Improved machinery uptime by implementing preventative maintenance procedures and conducting regular inspections.
- Mentored new hires on best practices for equipment maintenance and company procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with other technicians on complex repairs, resulting in expedited resolution of equipment issues.
- Reduced downtime by coordinating with production teams to schedule maintenance tasks during non-peak hours.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources, scheduling labor, and procuring necessary materials in advance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Mechanic
Setton Farms Inc.
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Dismantled equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability.
- Calibrated devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.
- Inspected and repaired vehicles and emergency equipment to maintain effective mechanical usage.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical machinery issues.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Reviewed technical publications to keep up with updates and repairs.
- Studied repair and use manuals to ensure correct maintenance.
- Inventoried machine parts and equipment.
- Performed routine checks on machines and identified any possible problems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Employed best maintenance and safety practices with minimal complaints, incidents or lost-time accidents.
- Coordinated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Designed, fabricated and installed parts upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Inspected machines before and after use to ensure performance.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
Education
GED -
Delano Adult School
Delano, CA9 2014
Skills
- Precision measuring
- Mechanical expertise
- Troubleshooting specialist
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Mechanical aptitude
- All power tools proficiency
- Safety cautious
- Safety protocol
- Process improvements
- Plc certificate
- Satake certificate
Certification
Plc
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Touchstone Pistachio
06.2022 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Setton Farms Inc.
08.2016 - 09.2022
GED -
Delano Adult School
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