Paul Gracia
Pasadena
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Resource
Nestle Waters/BTB
Pasadena
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee 8 mechanics and an AMM planner.
- Provide training to all newly appointed SME members to ensure the success of our SME program. Focusing on the 10 P's as guidance.
- Work hand in hand with John Adams to improve our SAP systems. Ensuring we meet all department KPIs, improve PM inspections and frequencies, ensure all critical spares are in stock, and ensure audit readiness and compliance.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Attend all required meetings to support the department's needs and goals.
- Hold a weekly DH planning meeting to address all active issues on the line and schedule weekly PMs for all SMEs.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Support on the MWG or AWG side to resolve any issues on the floor.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Night Shift Tech/Ops Lead
Nestle Waters
Pasadena
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Engage in a pre-shift huddle with the first shift lead/supervisor to discuss any ongoing issues on the floor.
- Go over any planned changes on the second shift.
- Print out PO sheets and the production schedule for all night shift employees.
- Facilitated successful runs by coordinating efforts between operators and mechanics.
- Managed water processing operations to maintain an uninterrupted supply of Pure Life and spring water.
- Maintained consistent communication with tanker dispatch for prompt deliveries.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Ensure minimal downtime on all equipment, and escalate according to our downtime period to upper management.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Updated and maintained EIT with current information for end of shift report out.
Maintenance Mechanic A
Nestle Waters
Pasadena
09.2014 - 03.2019
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Studied repair and use manuals to ensure correct maintenance.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Reviewed blueprints, diagrams and schematics for repair purposes.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
- Read technical manuals to help diagnose problems with equipment.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups, and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Assisted with the installation of new production lines.
- Inspected safety devices such as emergency stops and interlocks on machines prior to use.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure safety compliance.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Conducted periodic inspections of machine components for wear or damage.
- Trained personnel in operating procedures related to safe machine use.
- Monitored inventory levels for spare parts used for maintenance activities.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Maintenance Mechanic 1st Class
Owens Corning LLC
Houston
07.2010 - 08.2014
- I am a line mechanic who is in charge of the entire manufacturing facility on the second and third shifts.
- Rotated shifts on a monthly basis from the 1st, 2nd, to the 3rd.
- I am responsible for maintaining all plant equipment, performing daily, weekly, and monthly PMs.
- Input all findings and deviations into the SAP system to plan for further work.
- I participated in monthly safety requirements, including safety cards, BBS's, TPM meetings, and VPP meetings.
- I am the current leader of the Working from Heights VPP team, who is responsible for implementing all required rules and guidelines outlined in our policy.
- Attend kaizens to brainstorm better processes to improve the quality of our product, all while keeping our employees as safe as possible.
- I implement new ideas and processes to improve the speed of our manufactured product, while reducing down time, seconds, and waste of raw materials
- Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, man lifts, and carry decks for installation of new equipment and/or modifications to old equipment
- Bilingual, can speak, write, and read in both Spanish and English
- Computer literate
- Proficient in SAP
- Part of a VVP Star Plant
- Completed NFPA 70E Electrical Arc Flash training, September 2010
- Hands-on electrical troubleshooting from Lewellyne Technology, April 2011.
Visible Emissions Evaluator
Precision Maintenance
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Opacity Reader, February 2014.
- Ten years of industrial maintenance.
- Can operate a forklift, narrow aisle stacker, backhoe, boom lift, scissor lift, man lift (JLG), and a carry deck.
- PPE training.
- MSDS training.
- OSHA training.
- Bloodborne pathogen training.
- Hazard communication.
- Emergency preparedness.
- Ergonomics training.
- Completed PLF training 1-4.
Certified Inspector
MECH
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Lifeline installer of fall protection equipment, March 2012.
Engineering Maintenance Mechanic 1
Leeland Baking Company
Houston
02.2006 - 03.2010
- Maintained proper operating conditions on all equipment.
- Working on low-pressure steam boilers, air compressors, and oxidizers.
- Maintaining all manufacturing equipment, from the start of the raw materials to the equipment that transported the finished, wrapped product.
- Working on high temp.
- Ovens, proof boxes, conditioners, water softeners, sponge mixers, finish mixers, pneumatics and hydraulic systems, conveyors, packaging equipment, stackers, and unstackers.
- Performing all these tasks with two very important things always in mind.
- Working safely to reduce downtime to a minimum.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
Company Manager/Foreman
Gaona's Plumbing company
Houston
01.1999 - 01.2006
- My responsibilities included job acquisition, proposal write up, bill of materials, completing set job, and overseeing job inspections
- Drafting invoices, processing, and payment collection
- As job foreman I was in charge of blue print reading to plot all required underground fixtures
- On underground pipe installation, I operated a mini excavator to dig all of the required trenches to the proper grade for pipe installation
- In short I was responsible on new construction jobs to supervise and complete the entire project from the ground up
Skills
- Bilingual
- Computer literate
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Inventory management
- Process optimization
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Decision-making
- Planning
- PPE compliance
- Public speaking
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Proficient in SAP
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Introduction to PLC
- Welding and fabrication
- Machining
- Forklift operation
- Narrow aisle stacker operation
- Backhoe operation
- Boom lift operation
- Scissor lift operation
- Man-lift operation
- Carry deck operation
- PPE training
- MSDS training
- OSHA training
- Boiler training
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- Hazard communication
- Emergency preparedness
- Ergonomics training
- Fall protection training
Timeline
Technical Resource
Nestle Waters/BTB
07.2021 - Current
Night Shift Tech/Ops Lead
Nestle Waters
03.2019 - 07.2021
Maintenance Mechanic A
Nestle Waters
09.2014 - 03.2019
Visible Emissions Evaluator
Precision Maintenance
06.2013 - 02.2014
Certified Inspector
MECH
06.2011 - 03.2012
Maintenance Mechanic 1st Class
Owens Corning LLC
07.2010 - 08.2014
Engineering Maintenance Mechanic 1
Leeland Baking Company
02.2006 - 03.2010
Company Manager/Foreman
Gaona's Plumbing company
01.1999 - 01.2006
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