Jesus Lara
PCEC
Santa Maria,CA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Friendly and enthusiastic Mechanic with 17 years of specialization in repairing and installing pumps. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key customer relationships. Represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times.
Work History
Maintenance Technician
3 Years 2 Months- Achieved streamlined maintenance processes and enhanced work order management through effective collaboration with team members.
- Realized significant productivity gains and reduced repair times by leading targeted process improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated timely repairs by managing spare parts inventory and minimizing operational delays.
- Diagnosed and repaired pump system malfunctions to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various pump types, enhancing longevity and performance.
- Oversaw inventory management of parts and tools, ensuring availability for timely repairs.
- Overhauled worn-out pumps using specialized tools, restoring them to peak operating condition while minimizing costs associated with replacement.
- Assisted in the installation of new pumps at client sites, ensuring proper setup for optimal performance and longevity.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations while performing all tasks.
- Developed lasting relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service, leading to repeat business opportunities and referrals.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
Maintenance Mechanic
4 Years 7 Months- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and complied with company procedures and policies.
- Increased overall lifespan of vehicles by sticking to a detailed preventative maintenance schedule and staying up-to-date on other repairs.
- Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed inspections on facilities to identify necessary repairs and prioritize maintenance tasks accordingly.
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules, reducing equipment failures and extending asset lifespan.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Diagnosed and repaired various pump systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Troubleshot and repaired diverse types of pumps, restoring functionality quickly and effectively.
Maintenance Technician
10 Months- Troubleshoot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Inspected systems in use to detect problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain ability to respond promptly to issues.
- Used power and hand tools to complete repairs in a safe and accurate manner.
- Installed replacement parts and components as well as entire systems.
- Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
Mechanic
7 Months- Repair and maintenance of the heavy machineries such as bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction equipment using hand and power tools.
- Perform proper maintenance of the equipment; clean and lubricate.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Completed light fabrication duties, including welding and unbefitting.
- Perform PM schedules and procedures, Installed machinery, equipment and new and replacement parts. Lubricated shafts, bearings and machinery gears.
- Operated precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Inspected drives, motors and belts.
- Serviced systems for air handling, hydraulic, electrical, valves, circuits and pumps.
- Maintained shop, company equipment and inventory.
- Work farm equipment such as John Deere, Case.
Mechanic
4 Months- Highly skilled and dependable with hands-on experience and excellent training to perform service, diagnostics, and repairs on domestic and imported automobiles and trucks.
- Contribute to repeat and referral business through strong problem-solving skills and commitment to top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
- Expertise interpreting technical specifications; provide leadership to other mechanics to increase repair accuracy, minimize lost time, and ensure safety compliance.
- Participate in continuous training and professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rapidly advancing automotive technologies.
Mechanic / Welder
9 Months- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Completed light fabrication duties, including welding and unbefitting.
- Perform PM schedules and procedures, Installed machinery, equipment and new and replacement parts. Lubricated shafts, bearings and machinery gears.
- Operated precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Inspected drives, motors and belts.
- Serviced systems for air handling, hydraulic, electrical, valves, circuits and pumps.
- Maintained shop, company equipment and inventory.
- Work farm equipment such as John Deere, Case.
Mechanic / Welder
6 Months- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Completed light fabrication duties, including welding and unbefitting.
- Perform PM schedules and procedures, Installed machinery, equipment and new and replacement parts. Lubricated shafts, bearings and machinery gears.
- Operated precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Inspected drives, motors and belts.
- Serviced systems for air handling, hydraulic, electrical, valves, circuits and pumps.
- Maintained shop, company equipment and inventory.
- Work farm equipment such as John Deere, Case.
CNC Machinist
1 Month- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools. Mount, install, align, and secure tools attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
- Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
- Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
- Control coolant systems.
- Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools.
- Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.
Mechanic
5 Years- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Picked orders from inventory locations. Installed machinery, equipment and new and replacement parts.
- Connected and disconnected wiring, piping and tubing.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and machinery gears.
- Inspected drives, motors and belts.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers. Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings.
Installer
1 Year 2 Months- Programmed and troubleshoot devices following installation.
- Calibrated and monitored devices following installation.
- Ran cables and connected receivers.
- Repaired malfunctioning system components Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions at all times.
- Answered customers questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Preventative maintenance
Hand and power tools
MIG experience
Equipment installation
Works well independently
Bilingual Spanish/English
Strong mechanical skills
Good multitasker
Strong mechanical aptitude
Strong team player
Fast learner
Industry safety equipment
Certification
- PRECISION: Advanced
- MEASURING: Advanced
- INVENTORY: Advanced
- ELECTRONIC TESTING: Advanced
- GRINDERS: Advanced
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