Robert Newey
Fernley,NV
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with background in performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities, adept at diagnosing faults and conducting repairs in a timely manner. Proven ability to improve efficiency through effective equipment upgrades and modifications. Known for improving safety standards and adhering to all regulations and guidelines during repair and maintenance processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Clean Earth
Fernley, NV
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
Maintenance Mechanic
American Highway
Fernley, NV
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Inventoried machine parts and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups, and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Assisted with the installation of new production lines.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
Fabrication Welder
Valley Joist
Fernley
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Ironworker
Local 118
Sparks, Nevada
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges and other structures.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
Maintenance Crew Member
Transfield Services
Benicia, California
03.2005 - 06.2016
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Collaborated with contractors and vendors on large-scale repair projects.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned and lubricated machinery to prevent breakdowns and extend lifespan.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Fabricated metal parts for machine assembly utilizing cutting torches, drill presses and grinders.
- Assembled various types of valves such as gate valves, globe valves and butterfly valves.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High School
Vacaville, CA05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Gender Studies
American River College
Sacramento, CASkills
Construction Management, Mechanic Experience, Management, Blueprint Reading, Heavy Equipment Operation, Certified to operate forklifts, scissor lift and other heavy machinery
Certifications in code of safe practice among other safety certifications obtained from OSHA and other safety programs including but not limited to Safeland Osha certified rigging and crane signaling journeyman Ironworker, a quick learner, a diligent worker Skilled in the uses of basic hand tools, electrical tools, and pneumatic tools Experience and training with basic mig welding, tig welding, and stick welding Trained in a variety of pipe installation, bolt up, plumbing,and ericting structural steel,blueprint and schematics reading, mechanics, metal fabrication,pouring and finishing concrete,building concrete forms, exscavation,ect,
Troubleshooting, Facilities Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Carpentry,
Construction, Equipment Repair, Drywall, Mechanical Knowledge, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing, Plasma Cutting, Hydraulics
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Clean Earth
07.2023 - 12.2024
Maintenance Mechanic
American Highway
12.2021 - 07.2023
Fabrication Welder
Valley Joist
01.2018 - 12.2021
Ironworker
Local 118
02.2016 - 01.2018
Maintenance Crew Member
Transfield Services
03.2005 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Gender Studies
American River College