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Pete Gonzales

Columbus

Summary

To contribute to a company with the desire for a mutually reciprocating relationship leading to continued growth and development within my career field. Reliable, energetic and precise with processes concerning implementation, diagnosis and rollout of tech upgrades and issue resolution. Identifies issues early and comes up with cost-effective solutions for client and business. Highly versatile and experienced with latest technology and advancements as an experienced industry technician.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Multicraft Master Mechanic

Aerotek
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.

Master Multi-craft Mechanic

Genpak
11.2019
  • Responsible for all repairs on 2nd shift as a solo mechanic
  • Perform PM’s and assess machinery for future upgrades and fabrication of systems no longer supplied
  • Performed all tooling servicing to include rebuilds, replace or repair for many different customer molds
  • Customers such as (Sabra, Panera etc.)
  • Do a variety of electrical repairs not only on machinery but facility as well
  • Worked with PLC control systems.

Field Service Engineer

Givenhansco Inc.
11.2015 - 06.2019
  • Remove and Install Electrical Control systems for Concrete Manufacturing Plants
  • Trouble shoot, repair and create solutions for switching technology via PLC and tailoring the plant to function as the customer desires it to operate
  • Work with integrated and high voltage circuits, assist with plant calibrations in addition to training the new clients of the technology of operation
  • Create new schematic diagrams for future troubleshooting.

Contractor for DirecTV

Solutions CTR
10.2009 - 11.2015
  • 1099 contractor for DirecTV for residential and commercial installations of satellite and custom entertainment systems
  • The only level 3 certified commercial qualified contractor
  • I was also tasked to do all preliminary surveys for cost analysis and team production.

Field Operation Manager

Connect Television
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Manages all aspects of a Service Company, including personnel, facilities, daily operations and safety
  • Responsible for profit and loss of various markets
  • Manages cost control programs, as it pertains to operations
  • Coordinates and tracks workflow, schedules, projects and provided committee decisions
  • Incorporate principles of teamwork with all organizational levels in the research, analysis, resolution, completion and follow-up
  • Coaches and mentors team members with varying levels of experience
  • Responsible for supervisory functions on all shifts; manage the counseling process by monitoring employee productivity, and other performance markers
  • Implements training initiatives for staff which includes ensuring training for promotional opportunities.

Regional Training Manager

MASTEC Advance Technology
06.2001 - 01.2007
  • Responsible for working with Human resource recruiting and training of new employee’s
  • Coordinate a one-month training curriculum for new hires with a heavy emphasis on satellite technology
  • Teach theory of operation and apply technical hands on training of industry standard system repair
  • Certified SBCA Licensed to teach and certify up to three of four levels of industry standard satellite certifications.

Communication Repair Technician

New York Radio
03.1993 - 06.2001
  • Perform repairs on various brands of manufacturers equipment and or devices down to component level
  • Maintain a fleet of New York’s Police Department and security forces communication radios and repeater systems
  • Install, repair, and monitor vehicle tracking systems on several armed transport vehicles such as Wells Fargo, Brinks and many other large industrial companies
  • The use of specialty equipment for testing at a component level for repair.

Aircraft Electrician and Avionics Technician

US Army
12.1984 - 04.1992
  • Maintain and supervise the maintenance of all rotary winged aircraft
  • Responsible for maintaining scheduled maintenance via log book and projected scheduling via command
  • Repair aircrafts at higher echelon maintenance down to component level semiconductors and integrated circuitry.

Education

Associates - Aviation Electronics

US Army, Aviation School of Logistics
Ft Eustis, Virginia

III -

SBCA
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Inventory Management
  • Work Order Management
  • System Upgrades
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Electrical System Rewiring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Hydraulic Repair
  • Equipment Inspection and Testing
  • Repairs Knowledge
  • Tool Retrieval
  • Safety Procedures
  • Electronic Technology
  • Diagnostics
  • Technical Aptitude
  • Component Repairs
  • Safety Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Workplace Safety
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Equipment Adjustment
  • Defective Parts Disassembly

Commendations

US Army honorably discharged with numerous commendations: Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Award and several others.

RC Cars

I find it soothing to work with my hands when I need to ponder on life issues so I picked up this hobby as a result. Something about using your skills to improve and make things better somewhat gives me small rewards that are a bit fulfilling.

Timeline

Multicraft Master Mechanic

Aerotek
05.2023 - 10.2023

Master Multi-craft Mechanic

Genpak
11.2019

Field Service Engineer

Givenhansco Inc.
11.2015 - 06.2019

Contractor for DirecTV

Solutions CTR
10.2009 - 11.2015

Field Operation Manager

Connect Television
06.2007 - 09.2009

Regional Training Manager

MASTEC Advance Technology
06.2001 - 01.2007

Communication Repair Technician

New York Radio
03.1993 - 06.2001

Aircraft Electrician and Avionics Technician

US Army
12.1984 - 04.1992

Associates - Aviation Electronics

US Army, Aviation School of Logistics

III -

SBCA
Pete Gonzales