Johnny Cortez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with extensive experience at Caterpillar, excelling in equipment maintenance and team leadership. Proven expertise in welding processes and preventive maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator and effective problem-solver, dedicated to upholding safety standards and optimizing production workflows. Committed to achieving excellence in all maintenance operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Caterpillar
San Antonio, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily maintenance operations and ensured team efficiency.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment malfunctions and repairs.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery (Butterkrust)
San Antonio, TX
05.2017 - 01.2024
- Conducted routine inspections on production equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes and enhance efficiency.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and equipment operation standards.
- Responded quickly to maintenance requests, minimizing disruption in bakery operations.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
Maintenance Welder
Martin Marietta
San Antonio, TX
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Fabricated components using welding techniques and equipment.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Diagnosed issues in machinery and performed necessary repairs promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of equipment using cutting torches or grinding tools.
- Operated various shop tools such as grinders, drills, saws, shears, presses.
- Installed new parts or components in accordance with blueprints or drawings provided by engineers.
- Performed welding maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
Welder FCAW
Orion Drilling Co. LLC
Corpus Christi, Tx
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Weld on Mudtanks
- Repair Skidtanks and Shaker units
- Fabricate and Assemble Drillling Rigs
J & R Welding
Corpus Christi, Tx
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Assist Welder with pipefitting for gas pipelines
- Prep Pipe for weld before and after
- Assist with pre-heating
Fabrication Welder
Gulf Marine Fabrications
Aransas Pass, Tx
06.2001 - 12.2008
- Operated plate rolling machinery for diameters ranging from 20 inches to 20 feet and thicknesses from ¼ inch to 4 inches.
- Executed structured pipe and I-beam fitting using Sub-Arc and Girth weld techniques.
- Utilized hand tools, grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and hammers to complete fabrication tasks.
- Performed MIG welding with 0.35 and 0.45 wire; utilized Dualshield with 0.52 for advanced applications.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Education
Assoc.Degree - Welding Inspections and Pipelines Certification
Del-Mar College
Tx01.2008
Skills
- Pipe fitting and structural fitting
- Welding processes and techniques
- FCAW, GMAW, and SAW
- Welding positions 1G to 6G
- Plate rolling and roller operation
- Equipment and preventive maintenance
- Leadership and team management
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Pneumatic systems
Certification
Associate Degree in Welding Inspections, 72, CAWI
References
Available Upon request
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
Team Work Award triple crown 2024
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Caterpillar
02.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery (Butterkrust)
05.2017 - 01.2024
Maintenance Welder
Martin Marietta
06.2014 - 12.2016
Welder FCAW
Orion Drilling Co. LLC
01.2012 - 05.2014
J & R Welding
01.2009 - 04.2011
Fabrication Welder
Gulf Marine Fabrications
06.2001 - 12.2008
Assoc.Degree - Welding Inspections and Pipelines Certification
Del-Mar College