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Ricardo Guzman

Winter Park,FL

Summary

Diligent Maintenance Mechanic adept at performing routine checks on machines and identifying possible problems. Strong mechanical and mathematical skills with outstanding manual dexterity. Advanced knowledge of diagnostics and troubleshooting

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver

Family Members
05.2019 - 09.2024
  • Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
  • Ensure that medications are taken as prescribed, including reminders and organization.
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Help with mobility, including walking, transferring from bed to chair, and using mobility aids.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship, engaging in conversations and activities to reduce feelings of isolation.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining safe living environment.
  • Assist with transportation to medical appointments, social activities, or errands as needed.
  • Kept eye on any changes in health or behavior and communicate them to medical professionals or family members.
  • Maintain records of daily activities, medication schedules, and any changes in health or behavior.
  • Be prepared to respond to emergencies, providing first aid or calling for medical help when necessary.

Maintenance Technician

Atlas Paper Mill
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Conduct preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication, wear measurement, position assessment, component repositioning, and monitoring operations for vibrations and noise levels.
  • Perform emergency and breakdown maintenance as required to support plant operations.
  • Utilize measurement and testing equipment with precision.
  • Execute repairs and installations for electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systems as needed.
  • Install wiring and conduits for both new and existing equipment, including conveyors, programmable controllers, and converting/corrugating machinery.
  • Replace defective electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices like proximity switches, timers, scanners, and photoelectric devices.
  • Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning electronic components, including printed circuit boards.
  • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems effectively.

Maintenance Technician

Gray Plastic
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Start up and shut down production machinery as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and repair various plant machinery and systems.
  • Work with AC/DC drives, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Utilize appropriate tools, including VOMs, ammeters, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Employ relevant software such as RS Linx, RS Logix, and drive interface applications.
  • Install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot wide range of industrial equipment.
  • Repair and replace components, including motors, shafts, clutches, belts, pulleys, bearings, and conveyors.
  • Adhere preventive maintenance schedule for equipment upkeep.
  • Conduct visual inspections of equipment during service.
  • Capable of working at heights and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Maintenance Technician

Florida Made Door
12.2004 - 03.2011
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including greasing, oiling, lubricating, monitoring fluid levels, and changing or cleaning filters on various production and facility equipment.
  • Oversee and maintain lubrication systems for machines.
  • Follow specific lubrication procedures for each machine.
  • Collect oil samples for analysis.
  • Conduct minor repairs to ensure systems operate efficiently.
  • Create work requests based on observations and communicate findings to supervisors and maintenance personnel regarding breakdowns.
  • Perform visual inspections of machines for leaks, worn, or damaged parts while lubricating, and report any issues.
  • Keep lubrication areas organized, clean, and orderly.
  • Move supplies such as oil drums, grease, and barrels as needed.
  • Monitor inventory levels of lubrication supplies to ensure adequacy.
  • Adjust chains and belts, and remove or replace guards for visual inspections.
  • Clean and blow out machines and oil tanks, and check hoses for leaks and wear.

Maintenance Manager

Snack Innovations
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Education

MOS 01BC MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/ U.S ARMY TECHNICAL -

Atlanta, GA
07.1986

Skills

  • Complete repair services
  • Equipment inventories
  • Precision measuring
  • Mechanical testing and troubleshooting

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Atlas Paper Mill
06.2019 - 04.2020

Family Caregiver

Family Members
05.2019 - 09.2024

Maintenance Technician

Gray Plastic
07.2017 - 12.2017

Maintenance Manager

Snack Innovations
01.2014 - 06.2017

Maintenance Technician

Florida Made Door
12.2004 - 03.2011

MOS 01BC MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/ U.S ARMY TECHNICAL -

Atlanta, GA
Ricardo Guzman