Joseph Trotta
Evans
Summary
United States Navy veteran and expert blueprint reader with over 25 years of machining experience. Impeccable attention to detail and excels in quality control inspection processes. Completes tasks with minimal instruction, showcasing a performance-driven work ethic. Exceptional organizational skills enable effective multitasking and leverage critical thinking expertise for innovative problem-solving. Extensive experience coordinating and overseeing maintenance activities in diverse settings, ensuring equipment reliability and safety. Consistently enhances team performance and implements cost-saving measures. Proven professional maintenance expert skilled in managing and improving maintenance operations. Adept at overseeing daily activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing preventative maintenance programs. Strong focus on team collaboration to ensure reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Recognized for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and leadership in maintaining high operational standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Sparkle Express Car Wash
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and deployed maintenance control plans to direct execution of planned preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
- Assisted in the development of maintenance policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices across the department, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining inventory levels within budget constraints.
- Improved facility efficiency by overseeing preventive maintenance programs and equipment repairs.
- Followed company safety standards and procedures and reported potentially hazardous problems or conditions.
- Developed and designed solutions to difficult problems by managing outside contractors and remaining on call for emergencies.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the department.
- Diagnosed and performed maintenance and repair of systems, furnishings and equipment and responded to service requests to reduce downtime drastically.
- Reduced downtime with regular inspections and proactive equipment maintenance.
- Maintained detailed records of all repair work performed, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and compliance purposes.
- Collaborated with staff in determining company engineering, maintenance and repair priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong communication skills, active listening, and an open-door policy for team members.
- Handled multiple projects and daily activities to meet deadlines and developed plans to accomplish departmental and maintenance goals.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
Lead Technician
Veterans Pressure Washing
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Pressure Washer Operation: Proficiency in operation of various types of pressure washers, including understanding different nozzle types and water pressure settings.
- Equipment Maintenance: Knowledge of basic maintenance procedures for pressure washers, such as cleaning filters, checking hoses, and ensuring proper water supply.
- Cleaning Techniques: Experience with various cleaning methods for different surfaces (e.g., siding, concrete, fences, decks).
- Chemical Techniques: Familiarity with safe and effective use of cleaning agents and detergents, including proper mixing and application techniques.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and address areas needing cleaning, ensuring thorough and consistent results.
- Customer Service: Experience interacting with customers understanding their needs, and providing excellent service.
- Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers, including providing clear instructions and addressing concerns.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Veterans Curation Program
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Performs quality control and quality assurance on a wide array of technical reports and databases using Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel
- Processes U.S
- Army Corps of Engineers’ archaeological and archival collections in accordance with standards set by federal law
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, inventory, process, and prepare technical reports for complex archaeological and archival collections
- Performs data entry in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, and creates digital records of historic documents to ensure long-term preservation
- Re-houses collections, creates initial inventories, analyzes document types, and creates and manages database
Quality Control and Assurance Inspector
Tabet Manufacturing Company
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Expert in blueprint reading and interpretation
- Inspected and interpreted machined, sheet metal, prototype, welded and painted parts
- Inspected subcontracted components and parts for conformance to drawing specifications and purchase requirements
- Used gauge and measurement equipment to confirm the compliance of components and parts in accordance with purchase order and specifications
- Maintained calibration standards and calibration cycle of measurement tools
- Performed First Article Inspections (FAI) and process inspections as required by shop supervisor and quality assurance manager
- Verified of shipments to ensure parts required are delivered intact and as requested by customers
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Suffolk Public School District
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Inspected and maintained vehicle equipment, such as gas, water, tires, lights, and air pressure brakes to ensure proper working condition
- Conducted routine vehicle safety inspections to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment was in good working order
- Implemented emergency/accident plan (first-aid, evacuation, and 911 notification) when necessary
District School Bus Driver
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Inspected and maintained vehicle equipment, such as gas, water, tires, lights, and air pressure brakes, to ensure proper working condition
- Conducted routine vehicle safety inspections to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Implemented emergency/ accident plan (first-aid, evacuation, and 911 notification) when necessary
Machinery Repairman
United States Navy
01.1995 - 01.2009
- Managed 30 people as the Lead Shop Technician
- Prepared and set-up machinery for production, ensured proper assembly and made necessary adjustments
- Fabricated or repaired machine components using a variety of metalworking tools including mills, engine lathes, drill presses, and grinders
- Produced components within specification tolerances of 0.005 inches directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches
- Performed work on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and equipment
- Aligned reduction gears, bearing, shafting, propellers, rudder and steering engine assemblies
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on machines and equipment
- Responsible for performing continuous safety inspections on equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology and Information Security
Strayer University
01.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quality Assurance Standards
- ANSI
- ISO
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Mechanical systems
- Facility inspections
Certification
- Driver’s License Class B with Passenger (P), Air Brakes (B), and School (S) endorsements.
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
Military Experience
Machinery Repairman, United States Navy, 01/01/95, 12/31/09, Managed 30 people as the Lead Shop Technician., Prepared and set-up machinery for production, ensured proper assembly and made necessary adjustments., Fabricated or repaired machine components using a variety of metalworking tools including mills, engine lathes, drill presses, and grinders., Produced components within specification tolerances of 0.005 inches directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches., Performed work on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and equipment. Aligned reduction gears, bearing, shafting, propellers, rudder and steering engine assemblies., Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on machines and equipment., Responsible for performing continuous safety inspections on equipment.
Timeline
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Sparkle Express Car Wash
08.2022 - Current
Lead Technician
Veterans Pressure Washing
03.2020 - 08.2022
Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Veterans Curation Program
11.2019 - 03.2020
Quality Control and Assurance Inspector
Tabet Manufacturing Company
10.2016 - 07.2019
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Suffolk Public School District
08.2015 - 10.2016
District School Bus Driver
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2015
Machinery Repairman
United States Navy
01.1995 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology and Information Security
Strayer University
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