Miguel Angel Rua Uribe
Providence,RI
Summary
A dynamic powerhouse in industrial maintenance and mechanical assembly, I bring over two decades of hands-on expertise and a relentless drive for excellence. My career is defined by a mastery of diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining advanced systems—from heavy-duty gear transmissions in movable bridges to complex PLC-controlled machinery. I am hardworking, responsible, and respectful, combining ambitious vision with an unwavering attention to detail. With an unmatchable work ethic, strong tenacity, and perseverance, I consistently transform intricate technical challenges into opportunities for innovation and operational excellence. This unique blend of technical prowess and leadership ensures that every project I undertake sets new benchmarks for quality and reliability.o3-mini
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electronic Mechanic
WALCO Electric CO
Providence, RI
07.2023 - Current
- Experienced in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty gear transmission systems used in movable bridges, including reduction gearboxes, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, hydraulic actuators, and worm gears.
- Repair and maintenance of single-phase, three-phase, and high-voltage motors.
- Repair and maintenance of electric generators.
- Repair and maintenance of transmissions.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on a variety of electronics equipment including computers and peripherals.
- Calibrated electronic components to ensure proper operation of electrical circuitry.
Industrial Mechanic
DENISON PHARMACEUTIC
Providence, RI
10.2023 - 02.2025
- PLC maintenance, electrical maintenance, filler maintenance, label machines, conveyor belts, sealer machine, print apply machines, compressors, and pneumatic machines.
- Stainless steel welding
- Single-phase and three-phase motor repair.
- Monitored machine operation and verified performance met production requirements.
- Inspected, tested, repaired and maintained industrial machinery.
- Troubleshot mechanical systems to identify problems and develop solutions.
Maintenance Mechanic
Eastern Fisheries
New Bedford, United States
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Trained personnel in operating procedures related to safe machine use.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Assisted with the installation of new production lines.
- Crafting, assembling, and welding stainless steel; repairing trailer floors with aluminum; truck mechanic; maintaining and fixing fish principal main machines; fixing and maintaining conveyors; forklift pallet jack; 240V and 480V engine swapping; MIG and aluminum; maintenance of the building freezers and general building maintenance; repairing and maintaining the principal main machines in the plant.
- I did mechanical, electric, and electronic work.
- Welding work, TIG, MIG, aluminum, fixing forklifts, pallet jacks, and general building maintenance.
- Repairing and maintaining the principal main machines in the plant.
- I did mechanical, electric, and electronic work.
- Welding work, TIG, MIG, aluminum, fixing forklifts, pallet jacks, and general building maintenance.
Mechanical Technician
WEG Risaralda Energy
Risaralda, Risaralda
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Power plant operator.
- Maintenance of turbines, generators, high-pressure turbines, and pipelines.
- Maintenance and repair of hydraulic gates.
- Assisted engineers with design, development, or manufacture of industrial machinery or other equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Monitored performance parameters to ensure optimal operation of machinery.
Mechanical Assembly Supervisor
ATB RIVACALZONI COLOMBIA
Bogota, Cundinamarca
11.2011 - 03.2016
- Performed in Colombia, Peru, Malawi, and Panama.
- Mechanical supervisor, assembly of pipes, turbines, and gates of hydroelectric power plants in Chile, Peru, and Malawi.
- Monitored machine operation and verified performance met production requirements.
- Studied statistics, interpreted diagrams and analyzed requirements involved in production to improve efficiency of operations.
- Turbines assembling, generators, hydraulic gates, and high-pressure pipelines in a power generating plant.
Mechanical Foreman
EPM
Medellin, Antioquia
12.2008 - 10.2011
- Mechanical foreman of the hydroelectric plant, assembly of generator turbines, hydraulic units, and heat exchangers in Colombia.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Performed root cause analysis for recurring failures in order to reduce downtime caused due to breakdowns.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Industrial Mechanic (Trainee)
Arroz Ideal
Medellin, Antioquia
01.2005 - 11.2008
- Perform maintenance on motors and packaging machines.
- Adjusted plant equipment to maintain proper performance and safe operating conditions.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding operation of production machinery.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Analyzed blueprints, schematics, drawings, manuals and other documents to determine the correct installation procedure for a given system or component.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, gears, valves, and seals.
Skills
- Repair and maintenance of any industrial machine
- Knowledge of PLC, electricity and electronic machines
- Repair and maintenance of pneumatic machines
- Repair and maintenance of hydraulic machines
- Repair and maintenance of A/C and D/C motors
- Welding of stainless steel and aluminum
- Cutting iron with oxycutting equipment
- Assembly, alignment and leveling of any electromechanical equipment
- Knowledge of precision tools such as micrometer, precision level, dial comparator, etc
- Interpretation of mechanical drawings
- corrective and preventive maintenance planning
Work Capabilities
- Experience in motors, saw, MIG and TIG welding.
- Industrial assembly maintenance of conveyor belt machines.
- Knowledge in basic electricity and PLC.
- Knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics and interpretation of manufacturing, assembly and maintenance plans.
Activities
- SMAW Welding Technician, 2006, SENA Colombia
- Technical Interpretation of Mechanical Drawings, 2007, SENA Colombia
- Metrology Technician, 2008, SENA Colombia
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Industrial Mechanic
DENISON PHARMACEUTIC
10.2023 - 02.2025
Industrial Electronic Mechanic
WALCO Electric CO
07.2023 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Eastern Fisheries
12.2020 - 03.2023
Mechanical Technician
WEG Risaralda Energy
09.2016 - 09.2018
Mechanical Assembly Supervisor
ATB RIVACALZONI COLOMBIA
11.2011 - 03.2016
Mechanical Foreman
EPM
12.2008 - 10.2011
Industrial Mechanic (Trainee)
Arroz Ideal
01.2005 - 11.2008
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