Richard Mendiola
Equipment Technician
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Equipment Technician with over 15 years' experience in troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment, vacuum systems, troubleshooting automation handling systems, PM experience and repairing electrical and mechanical issues. Highlights of Qualifications Troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment Understanding basic electronics Read and interpret basic wiring diagrams Understand various types of vacuum systems Handling small delicate components Soldering Using electronic test equipment such as: digital multimeters, current clamp meters, and power supplies Use various types of calibration tools such as: dial indicators and digital calipers Knowledge in safety practices with electricity using logout/tagout procedure Understand working in a clean and well organize workplace using 5S and kanban practices Use Microsoft applications such as: word, outlook, excel and powerpoint Time management and detailed oriented Ensure ISO audit compliance Strong decision making and leadership skills Electrical Engineer trained in analog and digital signal processing. Tech-savvy Equipment Technician with first-rate skills in modifying, repairing and overhauling equipment. Highly skilled in operating and inspecting machines to decipher defects. Excellent technical and mechanical proficiency. Reliable Equipment Technician with over years of experience working with automation equipment. Organized and versatile with excellent troubleshooting and installation. Well-versed in handling tools and repair procedures. Talented Automation Specialist well-versed in processes and needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Technician
LifeNet Health
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2017 - Current
- Acquired hand and power tool mastery to carry out routine and advanced repairs.
- Used operational manuals, maintenance records and forums to gain troubleshooting insight for complex issues.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
- Assembled, tested and maintained company equipment 20 pieces of equipment on weekly basis.
- Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
- Complied with company policies, safety requirements and best practices to protect people, equipment and operations.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools, and power tools.
- Documented and filed records of repair work and maintenance for accurate tracking of labor hours, inventory use and equipment histories.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
Applications Controls Field Service Technician
Diafuku, Aerotek
Hillsboro, OR
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Installed PLC software and HMI to debug manufacturing equipment
- Worked with electrical and mechanical assembly components performing rework and disassembly
- Calibrated various types of 2D and 3D laser cameras and use of knowledge of automated camera inspection
- Calibrated robotic handling systems using PLC's and HMI configurations
- Building optical or mechanical assemblies
- Ran test cycles to test for operation to prove reliability and test, repair of mechanical assemblies
- Installed and use engineering applications and vendor software to calibrate and checkout machines
- Provided feedback to engineers on electrical design, quality, and time estimates to complete project
- Identified and analyzed products Pass/Fail rates, replacing mechanical parts as needed.
- Follow documents and SOP's safety rules
Maintenance Technician
SolarWorld Hillsboro OR
Hillsboro, OR
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Performed basic and advanced troubleshooting on manufacturing solar equipment
- Installed, calibrated and minor programming of robotic handling systems with pneumatics and PLC applications
- Maintained several types of vacuum systems according to manufactures specifications
- Installed and calibrated various types of sensors
- Assisted equipment vendors with installation of solar manufacturing equipment
- Collaborated with engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve technical issues
- Maintained maintenance schedule and documentation procedures for maintenance technicians and operations
- Performed ERT responsibilities and Hazmat exercises
- Problem solving when quality issues occur
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
ITT Technical Institute of Technology
West Covina, CA09.2005
Skills
- Parts Replacement
- Work Management
- Electrical Installations
- Industrial Automation
- Inspection and Diagnostics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Maintenance Standards Preparation
- Interpret Diagrams
- Maintain Systems
- Error Troubleshooting
- Metering Devices
- Variable Speed Drives
- Electronic Measurements
- Wire Assembling
- Problem Diagnostics
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Voltage and Current Meters
- Heat Shrinking
- Log Test Data
- Wire Running
- Troubleshoot Faults
- Implement Solutions
- Equipment Repair
- Diagnostics
- Advanced repair abilities
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety standards
- OSHA guidelines
- PPE Compliance
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Equipment Technician
LifeNet Health
01.2017 - Current
Applications Controls Field Service Technician
Diafuku, Aerotek
03.2013 - 01.2015
Maintenance Technician
SolarWorld Hillsboro OR
01.2009 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Engineering
ITT Technical Institute of Technology
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