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
- Occupational Skills Certificate - Electrical Technology
Lone Star College - Spring, TX
- Licensed Maintenance Electrician
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