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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Awards
Training
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Michael Elizalde

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and determined individual seeking to secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Trainee

Santa Maria Police Department
Santa Maria
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated team members to get mission done in a timely manner
  • Troubleshot system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational effectiveness.
  • Developed training materials to enhance team performance and knowledge retention.

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

United States Air Force
Lompoc, CA
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Maintained equipment with regular inspections and minor repairs, notifying supervisor immediately of major issues.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
  • Maintained quality and safety by reporting equipment issues and malfunctions for repairs.
  • Quickly repaired equipment on job, preventing downtime.
  • Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
  • Operated motor graders, heavy loaders and tractors.
  • Responded to both hand and verbal instructions.
  • Recorded accurate daily vehicle mileage logs.

Mechanic

Border Tire
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections and recorded results in database to comply with California vehicle inspection requirements.
  • Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
  • Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances.
  • Help Disassemble semi truck leaf springs, air bags, truck spindle, king pin inspection

Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance

United States Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Determines the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment, corrections of deficiencies required, and effects repair.
  • Systematically analyzes malfunctions by visual and auditory examination or through the use of test equipment.
  • Repairs, adjusts, overhauls or replaces major assemblies or subassemblies such as power and drive trains, electrical, air-conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, pumping, suction and agitator, and traction systems.
  • Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
  • Repairs components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts.
  • Reassembles, adjusts, and tests repaired units for proper operation.
  • Synchronizes remote or manual electrical and hydraulic controls.
  • Adjusts power boosters, clutches, drive chains, and tension devices.
  • Performs preventive and special maintenance, uses technical publications in maintaining vehicles to prescribed manufactures maintenance schedules.
  • Ensures special inspections and maintenance on vehicles are performed correctly such as, corrosion control, winterization, storage and shipment.
  • Properly annotates all maintenance performed on prescribed forms for data collection purposes.
  • Adheres to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver

Kern Pipe & Supply
07.2016 - 01.2020
  • Process pipe valve and fitting orders, load and offload incoming/outgoing pipe, and valve shipments.
  • Control and manage inventory, inspect condition of tools and equipment used.
  • Maintained delivery vehicle in safe and operative condition by inspecting mechanical, safety and emergency equipment and completing log.
  • Joined company's Safety Committee to share ideas on ways to bolster OSHA compliance and prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Fabricate and cut various pipe nipples for customers.
  • Inspect and solve issues with valves for safe up keeping.
  • Help conduct safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks.
  • Monthly delivery truck brake inspections.
  • Daily coolant and oil check inspections.
  • Truck tire inspections for abnormal wear.

Break Down

Men's Wearhouse DC
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Properly scan and break down each product given.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.

Stagehand/Wire Puller

AEG Management
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Exemplified positive attitude as team member in dynamic, fast-paced environment and remained composed and professional during complex challenges.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
  • Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
  • Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for WWE performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
  • Help install/maintain wiring, control and lighting systems.
  • Help inspect electrical components and identify electrical safety hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • Clear Communication
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Critical Thinking
  • Willing to Learn
  • Attention to details
  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Computerized Diagnostics
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Ability to work safely
  • Ability to learn rapidly
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Training - 02/20 Training
  • System & Electronics 60K Cargo Loader O/I Maintenance Course
  • L7AZT2T352C60KB Certificate- 07/2023

Accomplishments

  • Airman of the month award- Feb 2021
  • Airman of the month award- Jul 2021
  • 30th LRS Civilian of the Quarter- 01 OCT to 31 DEC 2022
  • Vehicle Maintenance Civilian Tech of the Month- FEB 2023

Awards

National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, AF Training Ribbon

Training

  • Air Force Basic Military Training, Mar 2020
  • (SRI) Interservice Mechanic Apprentice Course (IRTO), Jun 2020
  • (INP) Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice, Jul 2020
  • (ERT) Law of War- Basic, Dec 2020

Timeline

Police Trainee

Santa Maria Police Department
12.2024 - 01.2025

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

United States Air Force
09.2022 - 12.2024

Mechanic

Border Tire
02.2022 - 09.2022

Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance

United States Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2021

Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver

Kern Pipe & Supply
07.2016 - 01.2020

Break Down

Men's Wearhouse DC
04.2015 - 06.2016

Stagehand/Wire Puller

AEG Management
08.2013 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School
Michael Elizalde