Sergio Gonzalez
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills. Hardworking millwright bringing 6+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic I
Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill
Midlothian, TX
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Passed assessment test after graduation and placed at the medium section mill
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on heavy machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, improving reliability and reducing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical failures, enhancing problem-solving capabilities.
- Continued to learn from experienced mechanics working on hydraulics, making new hydraulic hoses, replacing hydraulic cylinders, using cutting torch, change out screw jacks and screwdowns, learn rigging, learning to weld
Baghouse
Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill
Midlothian, TX
10.2021 - 09.2023
- I was selected for Gerdau Apprenticeship program
- Apprenticeship job to work along with millwrights and electrician when not changing out baghouse dirt bags
- Helped replace screws auger, air cylinders, replace new light fixtures, replace V belts
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Slidegate
Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill
Midlothian, TX
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Replace ladle gate for ladle pot when damaged
Mechanic
Owens Corning
Waxahachie, TX
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Preventive maintenance, lubricated bearings, pipe work, replaced forming chain, change out oil gear box
Maintenance Technician
Cardinal CG
Waxahachie, TX
02.2015 - Current
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain ability to respond promptly to issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Lubricated bearings and replaced as needed, check oil on gear boxes, replace #40 chain on monthly vent.
- Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, plasma cutter, and basic hand tools.
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Cathode Specialist Trainee
Cardinal CG
Waxahachie, TX
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Worked directly with Cathode Specialist after our coater expansion.
- Operated crane to rebuild cathodes and used power tools, grinders, plasma cutter, welder for any repairs as needed.
- Helped out of wiring up new power supplies that run the cathodes.
- Also worked under our Furnace Specialist.
- Involved in replacing our chain driving quench table to belt driving, replaced quench fans as needed, and quarterly maintenance repair on furnace.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Industrial Maintenance Technology Electrical Specialization
Texas State Technical College
Red Oak, TX01.2017
Associates Degree - Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
06.2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Waxahachie High School
Waxahachie, TX05.1999
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
CPO
Timeline
Mechanic I
Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill
09.2024 - 02.2026
Baghouse
Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill
10.2021 - 09.2023
Slidegate
Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill
12.2019 - 10.2021
Mechanic
Owens Corning
04.2019 - 05.2019
Maintenance Technician
Cardinal CG
02.2015 - Current
Cathode Specialist Trainee
Cardinal CG
02.2011 - 02.2015
Associates Degree - Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Waxahachie High School
Certificate of Completion - Industrial Maintenance Technology Electrical Specialization
Texas State Technical College
Assessments
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Familiar May 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to monitor machine indicators in order to ensure safe and appropriate operation. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/2btkglyevtzf5dxb
- Organizational Skills — Highly Proficient May 2019 Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/aknsxcyu-f1axnfg
- Troubleshooting for Maintenance Technicians — Familiar May 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to apply mechanical reasoning when repairing malfunctioning hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/s5pkx3a1zptdhxi
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