Jorge Baca Lazos
Cumming,GA
Summary
I am a very self motivated individual. My biggest motivation is my family and guided by the goals that i made for myself which I work very hard to achieve. I am a very fast learner and don't mind working in a fast paste yet practicing safe work environment at the same time. I am very easy to get along with and a very friendly guy.
Capable Refrigeration Mechanic with a reputation for performing high-quality work. Proven skills in troubleshooting issues and fixing problems on single units and complex building systems. Adept at reading and understanding technical documentation in order to plan and complete successful repairs. Worked as a supervisor for some time and loved being able to help my workers improve.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Kochs Food
Cumming, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Cleaned coils, filters, fans, motors, pumps and other parts as needed.
- Checked gaskets for leaks and replaced them when necessary.
- Monitored levels of ammonia in the system to ensure safe operations.
- Repaired or replaced faulty valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, evaporators and other equipment in the system.
- Inspected and tested system components for proper operation.
- Assisted with troubleshooting complex problems related to ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Conducted safety checks on all equipment and reported any issues to management immediately.
- Observed safe work practices and conducted safety inspections to reduce workplace accidents.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
- Maintained ammonia refrigeration systems for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs.
- Executed repairs on refrigeration units to ensure reliable operation.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot system failures effectively.
General Maintenance Technician
Apotheca Company
Gainesville, Georgia
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Mentored junior maintenance professionals to provide instruction on correct repair procedures.
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
- Performed routine inspections on equipment and systems to ensure operational efficiency.
Construction Supervisor
Southern Builders Group
CUMMING, GA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Supervised crew to facilitate top quality and achievement of project milestones.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
- Led safety training and daily meetings to update teams and reduce hazards.
- Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and team productivity.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
- Mentored field personnel in executing tasks to complete projects on time and under budget.
Refrigeration Technician
Tyson Foods
Cumming, GA
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage while adhering to regulatory standards and building codes.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions.
- Identified issues through root cause analysis to implement corrective action.
- Fixed faults and reinstalled components such as couplings and valves.
- Optimized operational productivity, collaborating with staff to share and implement process improvements.
- Completed repairs, scheduled and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Provided top product quality control and inspection, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Inspected, repaired and maintained 1200-ton chiller plant units, including condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, steam and gas turbines. medium, and high-speed types gas turbine engine and shipboard auxiliary systems.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
Fabrication Welder
Tyson Foods
Cumming, GA
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaning equipment.
- Sustained safety protocols and ensured proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
Shipping Receiver
Tyson Foods
Cumming, GA
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
- Received deliveries and processed all incoming shipments by scanning packages and updating orders in system.
- Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work and shipping orders, route materials and bills of lading.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
Production Worker
Tyson Foods
Cumming , MI
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines.
- Trained new employees on proper use of scales and other equipment to prevent accidents.
- Monitored processes to avoid overloading and keep machinery functioning properly.
Manager
Yum Brands
Cumming, GA
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Increased productivity by 60% and reduced material waste 45% by consistently seeking efficiencies.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives.
- Executed new training initiative to improve skills and develop leaders from within.
- Led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member.
- Reviewed performance reports and used data to develop continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
- Consistently met financial targets with close monitoring of expenses, labor hours and supply use.
- Maintained open and professional team relationships to quickly identify and resolve issues.
- Trained current employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
Education
Certificate - Ammonia Operator 2
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA07-2024
Hazmat Certified - Hazmat And Rescue Training
Specialty Rescue And Fire Services
Cumming, GA08.2019
Ammonia Operator 1 - Ammonia Refrigeration
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA10.2017
Boiler Certification - Boiler Operating
Lake Guntersville State Lodge
Guntersville, AL05.2016
Skills
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Staff development
- Effective team player
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptive team player
- Excellent multi-tasker
- General maintenance knowledge
- Cheerful and energetic
- Staff training and development
- welding
- Available to work nights and weekends
- Strategic thinker
- Certified forklift operator
- HAZMAT trained
- HAZMAT familiarity
- Hazmat procedures
- Hazmat knowledge
- HAZMAT handling
- Training in hazmat procedures
- Current forklift operator certificate
Timeline
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Kochs Food
04.2022 - Current
General Maintenance Technician
Apotheca Company
02.2020 - 03.2022
Construction Supervisor
Southern Builders Group
10.2019 - 02.2020
Refrigeration Technician
Tyson Foods
10.2015 - 09.2019
Fabrication Welder
Tyson Foods
10.2014 - 10.2015
Shipping Receiver
Tyson Foods
04.2012 - 10.2014
Production Worker
Tyson Foods
01.2011 - 07.2012
Manager
Yum Brands
08.2008 - 01.2011
Certificate - Ammonia Operator 2
Lanier Technical College
Hazmat Certified - Hazmat And Rescue Training
Specialty Rescue And Fire Services
Ammonia Operator 1 - Ammonia Refrigeration
Lanier Technical College
Boiler Certification - Boiler Operating
Lake Guntersville State Lodge