Nathan Soto
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Aludyne, excelling in electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to enhance equipment reliability and maximize production uptime through proactive problem-solving and effective team supervision. Skilled in PLC programming and committed to fostering a safety-oriented work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SR Maintenance Technician
Aludyne
06.2018 - Current
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities on 2nd shift
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems.
- Improved overall equipment efficiency by performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting complex machinery issues.
- Maximized production uptime through diligent monitoring of critical systems and prompt response to malfunctions.
- Increased equipment reliability by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Maintenance Technician
Shiloh Industries Inc
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design, install, and commission new equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- PLC troubleshooting
Production Technician
Shiloh Industries Inc
07.2011 - 05.2017
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
CNC Lathe Operator
Metavation
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient work environment and promoting team collaboration.
- Streamlined workflow processes, optimizing the use of available resources for maximum productivity.
- Identified and replaced broken or worn tools and made tool offsets.
- Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
Facility Maintenance Worker
Walmart
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Contributed to smooth operations within the facility by promptly addressing any maintenance requests or concerns from staff members.
- Maintained building cleanliness and appearance through regular cleaning, painting, and minor cosmetic repairs.
- Assisted in three store remodels
Inventory Unloader
Walmart
07.2008 - 03.2009
- Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Collaborated with team members to complete unloading tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
Parts Handler
Powder Coat of Central Michigan
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Optimized workspace layout, enabling quicker access to frequently used tools and equipment.
- Upheld quality control standards by inspecting received shipments for damage or discrepancies before adding them to inventory.
- Minimized downtime with proactive maintenance checks on warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Inventory Stocker
Self Serve Lumber
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by rearranging storage areas according to product demand and size requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, resulting in improved productivity and safety compliance.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and adjusting stock levels accordingly.
- Upheld company standards of cleanliness throughout the warehouse environment, reducing potential hazards for staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring shelves were consistently stocked with accurate merchandise quantities and placements.
- Trained new employees on proper stocking techniques and inventory procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient workforce.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Education
Structural Pipe Welding - Structural Pipe Welding
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OH03-2009
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Control panel wiring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Motor controls
- Air compressors
- Variable frequency drives
- Schematic reading
- Pneumatic systems
- Conveyor systems
- Industrial automation
- PLC programming
- Robotics maintenance
Timeline
SR Maintenance Technician
Aludyne
06.2018 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Shiloh Industries Inc
01.2018 - 06.2018
Production Technician
Shiloh Industries Inc
07.2011 - 05.2017
CNC Lathe Operator
Metavation
08.2010 - 07.2011
Facility Maintenance Worker
Walmart
03.2009 - 08.2010
Inventory Unloader
Walmart
07.2008 - 03.2009
Parts Handler
Powder Coat of Central Michigan
01.2006 - 06.2008
Inventory Stocker
Self Serve Lumber
01.2006 - 06.2008
Structural Pipe Welding - Structural Pipe Welding
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Similar Profiles
Deborah EubanksDeborah Eubanks
Machine Operator/Assembler at AludyneMachine Operator/Assembler at Aludyne
Lance NehmerLance Nehmer
Machine Operator at AludyneMachine Operator at Aludyne
Holden LiddellHolden Liddell
Pick and Packer /Warehouse Material Handler at AludynePick and Packer /Warehouse Material Handler at Aludyne