Ricardo Galvan
San Jose,Ca.
Summary
Versatile Maintenance Technician skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused, reliable and results-driven with good safety records and attention to detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
Fremont, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Performed preventive or predictive maintenance of conveyance equipment, using appropriate job plans, procedures and manuals.
- Performed basic preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment such as motors, conveyors, mechanical components or electrical wiring and electrical components for production equipment.
- Assisted with basic electronics and Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Conducted installations, repairs, rebuilds and service on various types of locks and locking devices.
- Troubleshot and repaired electromechanical and pneumatic systems, using electrical drawings
- Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures
- Performed basic preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment such as motors, conveyors, mechanical components or electrical wiring and electrical components for production equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and recovery breakdowns on robotics (kuka & Fanuc )
- Troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems ( Photo sensors , light curtains , turntables ,servo drives , Variable frequency drives )
- 2 years robotics experience ( KUKA & FANUC )
- 6 years moto man experience (robotics)
- Fanuc certified
- Kuka certified
Welder & Production Associate
Tesla Motors, Inc
Fremont, CA
02.2014 - Current
- Load, assemble, and operate front underbody (FUB) and rear underbody (RUB) processes
- Welding (Type) cold metal transfer (CMT) onto aluminum metals
- Know all welding stations in Model S , X and Battery
- Use of forklifts, hand, and air tools for daily operations
Shipping & Receiving Assistant
Ion Beam Technology
Fremont, Ca.
09.2012 - 02.2014
- General duties related to S & R includes parts pulling, receiving & packaging
- Fill Orders
- Operate Forklift
Welder/Machinist
Q & P Machining/Welding Co, 4670 Pacheco Pass
Gilroy, Ca.
06.2007 - 08.2012
- Welding (Types) Mig,Tig and Arc/Stick
- Welding applications on various metals such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized
- Manual Machining
- Daily use of hand tools
- Bandsaw use
- Operation of Forklift
Robotic Welding Programmer
PMF
San Jose, Ca.
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Write/teach, Program of a Panasonic welding robot
- Hand Welding,
- Fabrication of Sub-Assemblies & Fixtures
- Use of related hand tools
- Operation of both stand-up & sit-down type forklifts
- Welding (Types) Mig, Tig
- Welding applications used on various metal types such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Robotic & Hand Welder
Indian Motorcycles
Gilroy, Ca.
01.1999 - 09.2003
- Operation/Teach of "Moto-Man" type robotic welders,
- Hand Welding,
- Welding of frames, tanks, fenders, sub-frames, swing arms
- Assisted the assembly line as needed
- Operate the manual mill
- Welding (Types) Mig, Tig, Oxy-Acetylene
- Welding applicationa performed on steel material.
Education
Technical Diploma - Trade
Central County Occupational Center/Program
San Jose, CAHigh School Diploma Granted -
Skills
- Metal Welding
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- SCADA Software
- Mechanical Repair
- Clear Communication
Timeline
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
12.2021 - Current
Welder & Production Associate
Tesla Motors, Inc
02.2014 - Current
Shipping & Receiving Assistant
Ion Beam Technology
09.2012 - 02.2014
Welder/Machinist
Q & P Machining/Welding Co, 4670 Pacheco Pass
06.2007 - 08.2012
Robotic Welding Programmer
PMF
08.2004 - 06.2007
Robotic & Hand Welder
Indian Motorcycles
01.1999 - 09.2003
Technical Diploma - Trade
Central County Occupational Center/Program