KELVIN TORRES VARGAS
South River,NJ
Summary
Hardworkin bringing 5 + years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
The Schwan Food Company
Robbinsville, NJ
01.2024 - 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.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
Maintenance Supervisor
Preferred Freezer/lineage
Swedesboro, NJ
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised 15 + employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Conducted periodic assessments of existing facility conditions, identifying opportunities for improvement and initiating appropriate actions.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Coordinated smooth transitions during office relocations by planning logistics and overseeing the move process from start to finish.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
- Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Defined and coordinated preventative maintenance plans to support longevity of facility systems and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick, NJ06.2004
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Repair
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Hand Tools Expertise
- Tool management
- Equipment Repair
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
The Schwan Food Company
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Preferred Freezer/lineage
12.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
New Brunswick High School