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Joel Heredia

Joel Heredia

Delano,CA

Summary

Experienced professional with comprehensive training in emergency action and response, including 24-hour+ training. Skilled in maintaining a safe work environment through continuous learning and adherence to OSHA regulations, with an up-to-date 8-hour OSHA refresher certification. Proficient in forklift operations, ensuring efficient and secure material handling. A dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, committed to promoting workplace safety and contributing to organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Lactalis Heritages Dairy
11.2024 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
  • Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
  • Improved compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and making necessary adjustments.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.

Maintenance Mechanic

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Communicate with supervisors and management to create schedules for efficient work order completion
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and make repairs in a timely manner
  • Perform maintenance on facility systems
  • Equipment includes:
  • Electrical Systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Packing Equipment Machinery
  • Boilers Equipment
  • Ammonia Systems
  • Chemical Pump Systems
  • Compressor Equipments

Mechanical Engineer

California Dairies Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • Installation and repairs on fan equipment:
  • Exhaust fans, intake fans, turbo fans, etc
  • Installation and repairs on valve equipment:
  • Rotary valves, throttle valves, solenoid valves, etc
  • Installation and repairs on the following equipment:
  • Electrical Systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Packing Equipment Machinery
  • Boilers Equipment
  • Ammonia Systems
  • Chemical Pump Systems
  • Compressor Equipments
  • Maintain and repair all production and support equipment
  • Active part of the emergency response team
  • Handling chemicals with supporting machines
  • Daily utilities reading
  • Documenting changes to keep up to date records daily
  • Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports (all time is to be accountable)
  • Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas

Maintenance & Safety Foreman

JSS Almond Company
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintenance- Plan and prepare Maintenance schedule
  • Communicate with vendors and contractors for planning and scheduling plans for future assignments for the warehouse
  • Repair motors, gearboxes, hydraulic lines, electrical wiring, compressor, Belts, sensors, box makers, palletizer, chain adjustments/replacements, etc
  • Welding/fabrication throughout the warehouse
  • Forklift repair- Replace hydraulic lines, tensioner, belts, spark plugs, etc
  • Safety- Safe Practices and Procedure throughout the warehouse, hardhats, safety glasses, safety vest, harness, ear plugs, no shift ladders, mask, hand washing, no horseplaying, forklift safety, pedestrian safety, safety meeting, Lockout tag/out, etc
  • PLC Automation almond sizer adjustments

Maintenance Mechanic

USA Staffing Services
02.2019 - 01.2020

Repaired malfunctioning mechanical components successfully.

repair or replace chains, belt conveyor, sprockets, shafts, sensor,

Lubricants Bearings, repair broken pumps, Piping Systems.

● Electrical Systems- Basic Electricity and Electronics

Circuits, Single-phase Motors

● Pneumatic systems Troubleshooting- cylinders, valves, air hands,

solenoid Valves, regulators and air adjustable valves, lubrication

pneumatic lines.

● Supervising inmates with tools and tool count sheet checklist.

● Plumbing- replacing broken toilets, handles, and sinks, and also

clogged toilets /drain lines.

● Electrical- basic wiring motors, heaters, adding conduit lines for

wiring.

● PLC control repair for automotive doors in prison cells.

Maintenance Mechanic

Ross Distribution Center
02.2015 - 01.2019
  • Conducted electrical and mechanical repairs on production equipment to reduce downtime.
  • Ensured compliance with procedures during machine service activities.
  • Kept precise logs for all maintenance activities on diverse equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Delano High School
DELANO, CALIFORNIA
06.2007

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -

TPC ONLINE

Skills

  • Experience Maintenance Technician with eight years in residential and corporate facility maintenance
  • Implemented new training that resulted in an increase in production
  • Improves production by maintaining an efficient work environment while supervising machinery
  • Determined Maintenance Worker with skills performing routine operation checks on work equipment and always exercising safety measures to limit injuries
  • Uses constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance

Certification

  • TPC Online / Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Certification - November2015
  • OSHA BY PSG INC.24 / HR Emergency Response Training - October2023
  • Certification of Completion
  • 8hr ammonia safety training
  • CPR certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Lactalis Heritages Dairy
11.2024 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
02.2024 - 11.2024

Mechanical Engineer

California Dairies Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2024

Maintenance & Safety Foreman

JSS Almond Company
08.2020 - 05.2021

Maintenance Mechanic

USA Staffing Services
02.2019 - 01.2020

Maintenance Mechanic

Ross Distribution Center
02.2015 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Delano High School

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -

TPC ONLINE
Joel Heredia