Gerardo Herrera
Burlington
Summary
Dependable maintenance technician offering several years of building maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols and general maintenance. Superior expertise in carpentry, electrical systems and exterior and interior lighting system repair.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Silfab Solar Inc.
Burlington
2024.10 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on solar panel equipment and related systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues in equipment operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
- Collaborated with team members to support ongoing maintenance projects effectively.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment at all times.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely resolution efforts.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Maintenance Technician
Trident Seafoods
Burlington
2017.07 - 2024.09
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on solar panel equipment and related systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues in equipment operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
- Collaborated with team members to support ongoing maintenance projects effectively.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment at all times.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely resolution efforts.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
Education
Burlington Edison High School
Burlington, WASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Electrical systems repair
- Machinery installation
- Safety compliance
- Parts ordering
- Log management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Technical training
- Variable frequency drives
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Organizational growth
- Facility management
- Hand tools expertise
- Air compressors
- Reporting and documentation
- Blueprint and schematics
- HVAC systems
- Drywall repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical repair
- Power and hand tool use
- Painting
- Control circuits
- Battery maintenance
- Machine lubrication
- Equipment Repair
- Electrical panels
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Silfab Solar Inc.
2024.10 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Trident Seafoods
2017.07 - 2024.09
Burlington Edison High School