Gustavo E. Gracia
Mason City,IA
Summary
Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Forte opening solutions
02.2022 - Current
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Boosted team productivity with comprehensive training on safety procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced the efficiency of maintenance workflows and reduced costs over time.
- Improved overall plant performance by optimizing maintenance activities for critical systems and machinery.
- Supervised a team of skilled technicians ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards during all maintenance tasks performed.
- Collaborated closely with production departments to plan scheduled shutdowns effectively minimizing impact on overall output levels.
- Developed key metrics to track maintenance department performance leading to better decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly identifying and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
Maintenance Tech
Gavilon Grain
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Enhanced workplace safety with comprehensive training programs and adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions or renovations while maintaining daily operations seamlessly.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through regular audits of inventory, tools, and resources.
- Reduced downtime, conducting thorough diagnostics and efficient repairs on malfunctioning equipment.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Served as the primary point of contact between management and the maintenance team, facilitating clear communication about project objectives and expectations.
Sales Specialist
Arnold motor supply
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Assist and provide customers with the parts they need meeting their expectations.
- Provide and keep inform the customer about training in the automotive field.
- Overlook accounts so they meet their deadlines following proper payment companies’ rules.
- Prepare deliveries on day by day basis for the customers. And make sure they are done in a Fast and meet their expectations.
- Keep a friendly and Morale up between all personal.
Maintenance
Winnebago Inc
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Inspect and perform all body work metal and fiberglass repair) on equipment and motor homes.
Paint
Hagie Manufactory
04.2013 - 10.2015
- Painter of large parts (Frame, cabs, booms 90’-100’-120’-132’) with no defects.
- Inspect all paint surfaces for any paint defects and repair and log.
- Inspect all welds on frames, cabs and booms for any defects and log and report to weld dep.
- Maintain and clean all paint equipment for maximum standards.
Welder
MD Products
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Weld and assemble small parts for daily usage on assembly of trailers.
- Weld and be able to follow blueprints to assemble and weld trailers.
- Operate overhead hoist and stored all steel for plants usage.
- Maintain and trouble shoot all welding equipment (mig, tig, plasma cutter, Oxy-acet).
Millwright
Lehigh Cement Company
08.1996 - 10.2010
- Maintain all plants production equipment to keep plant in running order 24/7.
- Maintain all compressors, air, and service water.
- Weld and fabricate and repair hot kilns and gridding mills.
- Manage and direct all work orders for daily inspection.
Education
Auto tech AA degree, welding AA degree -
North Iowa Community College
Mason City, Iowa01.1990
High School Diploma - undefined
Liceo Hispanoamericano
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety protocols
- Grounds maintenance
- Employee performance evaluation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Performance monitoring
- Job prioritizing
- Work order management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Forte opening solutions
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance Tech
Gavilon Grain
08.2018 - 02.2022
Sales Specialist
Arnold motor supply
07.2016 - 08.2018
Maintenance
Winnebago Inc
10.2015 - 01.2016
Paint
Hagie Manufactory
04.2013 - 10.2015
Welder
MD Products
07.2012 - 09.2012
Millwright
Lehigh Cement Company
08.1996 - 10.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Liceo Hispanoamericano
Auto tech AA degree, welding AA degree -
North Iowa Community College
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