Melissa Escobedo
IL
Summary
Versatile and results-driven, I excelled at Berner Food and Beverage Inc, enhancing equipment efficiency and fostering team collaboration. My bilingual proficiency and problem-solving skills led to significant maintenance process optimizations, achieving notable cost savings. Committed to professionalism and adaptability, I thrive in dynamic environments, consistently meeting ambitious goals and excelling in team leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
Berner Food and Beverage Inc
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by optimizing maintenance processes, including prioritization of work orders and inventory management.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Completed necessary ISO documentation and records to show compliance.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations after major breakdowns or incidents to prevent future occurrences.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for repair instead of replacement, extending the lifespan of critical machinery.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections, demonstrating compliance with established safety and environmental guidelines.
- Served as primary point-of-contact between maintenance department and vendors, ensuring clear communication regarding parts delivery timelines and specifications.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, enhancing their technical skills and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
- Mentored new hires on best practices for equipment maintenance and company procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources, scheduling labor, and procuring necessary materials in advance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Developed standardized operating procedures for routine maintenance tasks, promoting consistency across all team members and reducing errors.
- Held interviews and attended meetings.
Dairy Milker
Jo-Eng Dairy Farms Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2022
- Enhanced overall milk production by consistently following proper milking procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Increased efficiency in milking operations by effectively managing time-sensitive tasks and adhering to established schedules.
- Reduced instances of mastitis in the herd through diligent observation and early detection of signs, ensuring prompt treatment.
- Assisted in calving processes for safe deliveries, providing immediate care to newborn calves to ensure their wellbeing.
- Assisted in the training of new employees, sharing valuable knowledge and experience to help develop their skills within the dairy industry.
- Contributed to team success by promptly identifying issues with milking equipment and coordinating repairs or replacements as necessary.
- Collaborated with farm managers on strategies for improving efficiency within dairy operations while maintaining high standards for animal care and product quality.
- Conducted comprehensive quality checks on raw milk samples before processing stages to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
- Trained part-time help.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL05-2022
Skills
- Bilingual
- Organized nature
- Reporting and documentation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Work order completion
- Team building
- Computer Literacy
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Certification
- Confined Space Certified
- Boom lift Certified
- Scissor lift Certified
- OSHA Certified
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Berner Food and Beverage Inc
02.2021 - Current
Dairy Milker
Jo-Eng Dairy Farms Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive
Highland Community College
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