Jonathan Varela
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Industrial maintenance technician with extensive experience in mechanical repair, railcar maintenance, and industrial manufacturing. Proficient in welding, blueprint interpretation, and preventative maintenance, with a strong focus on equipment troubleshooting. Demonstrated success in reducing downtime and ensuring compliance while operating heavy equipment in high-demand environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic / Steel Fabricator
MWC Group
Adelanto, California
01.2026 - Current
- Executed preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures, repairing or replacing defective components as needed.
- Fabricated structural steel components, including columns and railings, using blueprint schematics.
- Cut, assembled, and welded steel materials while adhering to engineering and safety standards.
Carman
BNSF Railroad
Barstow, California
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted inspections to identify non-compliant components, facilitating prompt resolutions.
- Operated inspection vehicles and heavy equipment in adynamic rail yard, enhancing operational safety.
- Welded and repaired freight railcars, ensuring compliance with federal safety standards.
Machine Operator I, II, III
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
Victorville, CA
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Operated and maintained high-speed production machinery (Labelers, Fillers, Cappers, Packers, Inkjet systems).
- Troubleshot mechanical breakdowns, minimizing downtime and maintaining production flow.
- Developed SOPs to streamline operations and reduce the frequency of maintenance calls.
Site Maintenance / Traffic Control
California Steel Industries
Fontana, California
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed traffic operations while upholding OSHA safety standards.
- Ensured continuous steel manufacturing operations through proactive site maintenance and strict safety compliance.
- Utilized SAP for effective workflow tracking and documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High
Apple Valley, CA05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Computer and Information Sciences
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CASkills
- Steel fabrication and welding
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Mechanical testing
- Schematic interpretation
- Industrial machinery
- Safety compliance and regulations
- Documentation management
- Project management
- Problem-solving techniques
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration and dynamics
- Effective communication
Certification
BNSF Basic Welding Certification
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic / Steel Fabricator
MWC Group
01.2026 - Current
Carman
BNSF Railroad
05.2023 - 01.2025
Machine Operator I, II, III
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
04.2019 - 05.2023
Site Maintenance / Traffic Control
California Steel Industries
07.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High
Some College (No Degree) - Computer and Information Sciences
Victor Valley College