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MICHAEL REYES

Houston,Texas

Summary

Diligent Maintenance Electrician with comprehensive experience maintaining and installing electrical equipment. Safety-conscious and committed to working safely. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Electrician

AFC Industries
03.2023 - Current
  • Perform installation, maintenance and repair on all forging and brake presses. i.e Bliss 45 ton - 200 ton.
  • Troubleshoot and repair water chillers, hydraulic and water pumps including both 3-phase and single-phase systems.
  • Install new service to all new machines which includes step-down transformers and disconnects.
  • Repair and maintain all saws and grinders.
  • Spearhead in converting two ACME 2" 200 ton forging presses from PLC controls to switch and relay system per request of upper management.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) system.
  • Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records for compliance and analysis.
  • In charge of training and leading new maintenance personal.
  • Research and find replacement parts for machines and comparing costs between different vendors to find the right cost.

Facilities Manager

Vitracoat America
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Oversee all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
  • Assist along side the vice-president with the process of transferring machines and equipment from Elkhart to Houston.
  • Perform start-up functions on systems based on project plans, specifications and contract documents.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
  • Interview, hire and train qualified maintenance employees.
  • Train new maintenance technicians on maintaining and repairing extruders, chiller units, air compressors, chilled roller units, micro-mills, ovens and spray booths.
  • Lead maintenance team on installing new PVC lines, pneumatic lines, and 120v 220v or 480v power to new machines and equipment that arrive at the shop.
  • Practice LOTO when necessary.
  • In charge of investigating/clearing all errors/faults on OMRON PLC's using CX Programmer.
  • Delegate jobs/projects to maintenance team.
  • Coordinate with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
  • Controls expenses to meet budget requirements.
  • Set-up new vendor accounts for the Houston facility.
  • Supervise staff in day-to-day activities.
  • Attend weekly meetings with vice-president to discuss machine and equipment efficiency along with any current breakdowns.

Maintenance Technician

Sanderson Pipe
08.2018 - 03.2023
  • Ensure all extrusion lines are operating safely and efficiently.
  • Preform preventive maintenance on all equipment on said lines: water tanks, belt and tire pullers, rotary and chop saws, gear boxes, and bellers (PEM equipment)
  • Install/repair plumbing systems using Ridgid 535 for black/galvanized pipe as well as running/bending copper and stainless tubing.
  • Install/troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic hoses, valves and pumps.
  • Maintain water chillers and air compressors (Trane, Sullair, Sullivan Palatek)
  • Fabricate/modify equipment and machinery using MIG and Stick welding.
  • Install/maintain/repair twin screw extruders.(Milacron Cincinnati CM 80’s and CM 55’s)
  • Calibrate twin screw extrudes using dial indicators and calipers
  • Run EMT and flexible conduit 1/2” to 1 1/2”. Pull wire from 16 AWG to 1/0.
  • Work with 24v, 110/120v, 220/240v, and 480v 3 phase power.
  • Use Fluke multi-meter to check/verify resistance, voltage and amperage.
  • Troubleshoot air pulse systems for filter bag housing units on top of 60'-80' silos
  • Install/repair Bindicators level sensors on all silos.
  • Install/troubleshoot single phase as well as 3 phase low and high voltage AC/DC motors (Baldor, Weg)
  • Install fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, overloads, (Allen-Bradley, Square D, Schneider Electric)
  • Install proximity switches, weight scales, limit switches, photo cells, and encoders on all production lines.
  • Install/ troubleshoot thermocouples, heater bands/ elements and heater controllers (Watlow)
  • Troubleshoot PLC’s and HMI's(Allen-Bradley, Automation Direct, BRX)
  • Install/troubleshoot VFD’s (Yaskawa v1000)
  • Practice and preform LOTO and arc flash safety.

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

TAM INTERNATIONAL
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Maintain/ Repair Mori Seiki and Turnmaster Lathes
  • Take advantage of downtime by preforming PM’s and any issues on machines and equipment.
  • Plumb in 1/2"-1" black/galvanized pipe for water, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits utilizing Ridgid 535 pipe threader.
  • Install/rebuild centrifugal pumps (seals, gaskets, o-rings)
  • Preform coolant and hydraulic oil changes on all CNC machines and equipment.
  • Run EMT/rigid conduit (1/2”-1”) for new equipment service and for existing machinery and equipment.
  • Work with/on 24v, 120v, 220v and 480v power.
  • Test and verify power using multimeter.
  • Install/troubleshoot relays, switches, circuit breakers, overloads, VFD.s, HMI's and PLC’s (Allen-Bradley, Square D)
  • Installed safety door interlocks and safety photo cell sensors on all CNC machines.
  • Install servo motors on all CNC machines
  • Maintained and repaired all conveyors/augers for waste shavings.
  • Preform basic maintenance on forklifts and manlifts (visual inspections, check hydraulic and engine oil, check battery cells)
  • Perform facility maintenance inside manufacturing shop and front office on all 3 properties (installing speed bumps, installing new T5, T8, LED light fixtures, setting up office furniture)
  • Record work log and record of all PM’s through Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Respond to any and all work orders each morning through CMMS (Synergy)
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Practiced LOTO when necessary.

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

Caremoli
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Troubleshoot food systems breakdowns
  • Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Replace and install valves, hoses, black/galvanized pipe and pumps.
  • Rebuilt/Install airlocks, material shakers, 55lbs bagging machines.
  • Install single-phase and 3-phase 480v motors.
  • Practice LOTO when necessary.
  • Utilized multimeter to test/verify power.
  • Minimal fabrication welding (MIG/Stick)
  • Perform basic PM’s on air compressors (Atlas Copco)
  • Perform PM's on shop forklifts.
  • Investigated/troubleshoot all faults through HMI.
  • Install/rebuild all pneumatic pumps and valves.
  • Communicated with vendors to obtain part quotes and part information through Microsoft Outlook
  • Communicated with Shop Buyer to plan out when parts will arrive.
  • Followed procedure to return parts if necessary
  • Created outbound deliveries

INSTALLER

City Central Automatics
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • Installed, replaced, and troubleshoot commercial grade doors for warehouses and commercial businesses.
  • Utilized power and hand tools to assemble dock doors and install on to building.
  • Worked in high temperature environment.
  • Installed dock levelers and loading bay bumpers.
  • Drove company truck to various locations within and outside Greater Houston area.
  • Communicate with customers on completion time, issues and answer any and all questions they may have.
  • Work with team and delegated work in timely manner.

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

ITD Precision
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools, power tools, and reassemble equipment
  • Install/replace/repair chains, belts, pulleys, bearing/bearing housings, couplings.
  • Install/replace hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
  • Preformed coolant and hydraulic oil changes when necessary.
  • Repair and replace damaged hydraulic/coolant lines using Parker hose crimper.
  • Perform PM’s on all punch presses when downtime is present.
  • Preform basic maintenance on forklifts.
  • Install/repair coolant and hydraulic pumps.
  • Cut, thread, and lay pipe for water and pneumatic lines using Ridgid pipe threader.

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

GE OIL AND GAS
10.2008 - 02.2014
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
  • Coolant change and clean out on all machines when needed
  • Maintained way lube/hydraulic oil on machines daily and filed amount used in data logs via Microsoft Excel.
  • Assisted in changing out servo motors on VTL's and HBM's.
  • Repaired conveyors and augers on CNC equipment.
  • Installed and tested coolant pumps.
  • Changed out oil/filters on machine hydraulic units
  • Performed PM’s on lathes and mills when needed.
  • Help assist senior maintenance personal on day-to-day projects

Skills

  • Wiring Installation and Repair
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
  • Computer Literacy
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Task Concentration
  • Safety Awareness
  • Service Contract Management
  • Microsoft Windows Expertise
  • Error Troubleshooting

Certification

  • Occupational Skills Certificate - Electrical Technology

Lone Star College - Spring, TX

  • Licensed Maintenance Electrician

Timeline

Maintenance Electrician

AFC Industries
03.2023 - Current

Facilities Manager

Vitracoat America
03.2023 - 08.2023

Maintenance Technician

Sanderson Pipe
08.2018 - 03.2023

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

TAM INTERNATIONAL
11.2017 - 05.2018

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

Caremoli
04.2016 - 05.2017

INSTALLER

City Central Automatics
05.2015 - 02.2016

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

ITD Precision
01.2014 - 06.2014

MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN

GE OIL AND GAS
10.2008 - 02.2014

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