Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Luis Cano

Lavon

Summary

Dedicated technician with extensive experience in preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting across defense manufacturing and logistics. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Skilled in managing complex machinery while ensuring safety and quality, with a track record of training teams and implementing process improvements. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment matters

Experience includes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems, contributing to maximized equipment uptime. Customer focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technician

General Dynamics
02.2025 - 03.2026
  • Performed pre operation inspections on automated manufacturing equipment used in the production of 155mm artillery rounds, ensuring machines met performance and safety standards before each production cycle
  • Spider crane operator
  • Conducted comprehensive preventive maintenance across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency
  • Executed electrical installations and wiring on automated production machinery.
  • Operated and maintained large-scale industrial press for artillery round mold forming, monitored tooling wear and coordinated tooling changeouts to support engineering test cycles and optimize production schedules
  • Tracked and accounted for press tooling inventory and production parts, ensuring accurate records and availability of critical components to support uninterrupted operations
  • Trained new technicians on machine operation, pre-check procedures, and OSHA safety compliance, enhancing team safety awareness and operational efficiency in high-risk munitions environment.
  • Diagnosed and repaired technical issues in various defense systems and machinery.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications and improvements.
  • Repaired, replaced, or upgraded defective parts using a variety of tools and test instruments.
  • Conducted regular preventive maintenance inspections on equipment to detect potential problems before they occurred.
  • Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability.

Senior Field Technician

Koerber
Dallas
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Installed and upgraded existing automatic parcel singulators for FedEx, UPS, USPS and Amazon all across the United States.
  • Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information, and resolve issues
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, and components
  • Calibrated new and existing equipment for optimal performance
  • Trained and guided new technicians to equip them with skills and knowledge needed to efficiently perform tasks
  • Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents
  • It was my job to make sure the customer was satisfied with the performance of the systems at the time to turn over.

Conveyor Technician

At Home Decor Superstore
Plano
09.2014 - 06.2023

Supervisor - managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment

  • Performed daily check routine: belt condition, tracking, oil level and leaks, bearings, pulleys and roller condition, air pressure, lubrication, voltages and amp readings of motors and VFD
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems
  • Maintained organized inventory of conveyor parts to support rapid response to breakdowns
  • Worked with PLCs and operated High Speed RS200/LS200 sorting systems, merging units, APC units, gapping units, and truck unloaders
  • Completed daily paperwork noting operational issues and machinery shutdowns
  • Read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics

Conveyor Installer

Fletchline Inc
Plano
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Installed conveyor systems; operated forklifts, scissor lifts, and cranes
  • Performed cutting, grinding, and modifying of conveyor components
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical system problems
  • Completed daily preventive maintenance and documented operational issues

Electrician's Apprentice

Gentzler Electric
Garland
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Installed electrical components in residential and commercial settings: lighting, dimmers, plugs, switches, fans, smoke detectors, and circuit runs
  • Performed electrical conduit bending and installation; pulled wire through conduits
  • Troubleshot electrical power problems in commercial and residential establishments

Conveyor Installer

Dematic
04.2012 - 10.2013
  • Read mechanical blueprints accurately for conveyor installation
  • Installed conveyors and sorters per blueprints; fixed mechanical problems during installation and turnovers
  • Operated forklifts, scissor lifts, and cranes; performed header steel installation
  • Applied knowledge of electrical motors, magnetism, high air pressure, and safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma -

Wylie East High School
Wylie, Texas
01-2012

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Mechanical)
  • Equipment Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • KUKA Robotics & Automation
  • Electrical Systems & Wiring
  • Blueprint & Schematic Reading
  • PLC Operation
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • OSHA Safety Compliance
  • Inventory & Parts Tracking
  • Heavy Machinery Operation (Forklift, Scissor Lift, Crane)
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • KUKA College - Robotics & Automation Certification
  • OSHA General Industry Safety

Accomplishments

  • Proven team leader - supervised teams of up to 6 staff members across multiple roles
  • Consistent record of completing projects to full resolution with zero safety incidents
  • Selected by management to attend KUKA College for advanced robotics and automation certification

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Senior Technician

General Dynamics
02.2025 - 03.2026

Senior Field Technician

Koerber
09.2023 - 12.2024

Conveyor Technician

At Home Decor Superstore
09.2014 - 06.2023

Conveyor Installer

Fletchline Inc
06.2014 - 10.2014

Electrician's Apprentice

Gentzler Electric
10.2013 - 06.2014

Conveyor Installer

Dematic
04.2012 - 10.2013

High School Diploma -

Wylie East High School
Luis Cano