Jason Ayala
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Over 12 years of experience in warehouse operations specializing in mechanical troubleshooting, sanitation compliance, and quality control. Proven expertise in forklift operation and warehouse organization, with hands-on roles in maintenance and machine operation. Skilled in equipment inspection, dedicated to improving workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Tech/Waste Water
Taylor Farms
Ontario, California
05.2024 - 08.2026
- Experienced Maintenance Technician in the Waste Water Department. Skilled in Chemical Handling and pH adjustment during Water Treatment Processes.
- Proficient in Performing Preventive Maintenance on Equipment, Cleaning Filters and pH probes, and Draining the gem for deep cleaning to ensure optimal system performance.
- Strong ability to Troubleshoot and Maintain wastewater treatment systems in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Maintained containment area hygiene by ensuring no standing water and verifying proper operation of inlet and RC pumps.
- Managed Sludge Tank Levels by Coordinating Timely Drainage Services to Prevent Overflow and Ensure Environmental Compliance.
- Maintained the Caustic and Acidic, Flocculant and Coagulant filled and documented the checklist hourly.
Maintenance Technician
Radial Warehouse
Rialto, CA
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of sorter and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
Sanitation Worker
Niagra Bottling
Rialto, CA
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of entire facility according to OSHA and FDA Regulations.
- Used brooms, mops, and operated cleaning machinery (IPC Eagle CT80 Ride On Floor Scrubber) to remove dirt and debris from floors.
- Used simple green, foam shine enforce and sanitizer to foam and clean all areas of production.
- Cleaned assigned equipment in a safe and accurate manner using high pressure hoses.
- Followed sanitation schedule and documented cleaning activities.
- Adhered to safety regulations and precautions while handling cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
- Properly used Lock Out Tag Out to ensure safe operation.
Pharmaceutical Technician
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Performed plasma loading, carton opening, carton disposal, and MES functions to support APDS sorting line operations.
- Assembled & Disassembled Equipment
- Provided consistent equipment cleaning and room cleaning.
- Responsible for removing hazardous waste safely and diligently.
- Successfully troubleshooted/performed minor repairs to equipment.
- Responsible for weighing and adding in chemicals.
- Complied with safety protocols, SOPs, cGMP, and company policies.
Filler Machine Operator
Van Law Food Products
Fullerton, CA
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Sorted, graded and weighed products, verifying and adjusting products to meet specifications.
- Conducted routine production inspections.
- Discarded under-filled bottles or damaged/inferior products before reaching packaging.
- Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
- Cleaned, oiled and made valve or guide adjustments to machinery and equipment.
- Performed minor fixes/repairs to machinery independently & assisted mechanics when bigger issues arose.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwalk - La Mirada Adult School
Norwalk, CA06-2013
Associate of Applied Science - INTECH
Chaffey College
Fontana, CA08-2026
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Deadline Management
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Excellent Communication
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Timeline
Maintenance Tech/Waste Water
Taylor Farms
05.2024 - 08.2026
Maintenance Technician
Radial Warehouse
07.2023 - 05.2024
Sanitation Worker
Niagra Bottling
05.2022 - 07.2023
Pharmaceutical Technician
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
11.2019 - 04.2022
Filler Machine Operator
Van Law Food Products
02.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Norwalk - La Mirada Adult School
Associate of Applied Science - INTECH
Chaffey College