Nicholas Bonafede

• Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
• Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
• Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
• Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
• Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
• Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
• Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
• Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure proper assembly and alignment of new machinery components during installations or repairs.
• Participated in root cause analysis investigations following equipment failures, identifying areas for improvement to reduce future occurrences.
• Documented all maintenance activities, enabling accurate tracking of service history for each piece of equipment.
• Increased production output by calibrating and adjusting industrial machinery for optimal performance.
• Reduced machine downtime by quickly diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues.
• Provided technical expertise during equipment upgrades, contributing to seamless integration with existing systems.
• Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.

I maintained the position as as contractor at the air station in Beaufort SC.

Applied my knowledge of routine maintenance to service trucks for the units stationed there that drove them on the air field.

• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.