Thomas E. Gallegos
Cranfills Gap
Summary
Experienced technician skilled in appliance repair, HVAC, electrical and hydraulic systems. Strong in diagnostics, hands-on troubleshooting, and customer service. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to high-quality, timely results.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Appliance Repair Technician
Self Employed Services
01.2007 - Current
- Troubleshot and diagnosed diverse problems across multiple appliance brands and models.
- Increased repeat business through effective relationship-building strategies, including personalized follow-up communications after completing repairs.
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing for parts and equipment.
- Reduced service call duration by effectively diagnosing issues prior to arrival at client locations.
Lead Troubleshooter
Phoenix Equipment Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes for increased productivity and reduced downtime.
- Served as a subject matter expert on key technologies, assisting colleagues with challenging technical problems.
- Delivered high-quality technical support to customers, building strong relationships and fostering loyalty.
- Identified root causes of recurring issues, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced equipment failures through implementation of preventive maintenance schedules.
Lead Technician
Time Manufacturing
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Building aerial lifts, trouble shooting hydraulic and electrical systems and managing other employees
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Managed projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery while staying within budget constraints.
- Reduced equipment downtime, proactively identifying potential failures and implementing preventive measures.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Machine Setup Technician
Rubbermaid Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Programmed robots and injection molding machines.
- Trained new employees on proper multi-machine operation.
- Set machine stops and guides to proper alignment and adjusted when needed to maintain consistent production time and quality.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Modified machine settings to accommodate different materials.
- Removed jammed materials from machines and readjusted components as necessary to resume operations.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.
- Maintained production records such as quantities, dimensions, and thicknesses of process materials.
- Monitored gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures
Boom Truck Mechanic
Time Manufacturing
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Building truck mounted aerial lifts, troubleshooting and managing other employees
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Mechanic
US Army
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Punch Press Operator
Appleton Electric
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Ensured high-quality output by performing regular inspections of punched parts for any defects or issues.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining and operating punch press machines with precision and accuracy.
- Assisted in guiding new employees on proper punch press operation procedures.
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks in production flow.
Education
High School -
Cranfills Gap High School
01.1987
Mechanic
U.S. Army
01.1994
HVAC
TSTC Waco Texas
01.1990
Skills
- Installation procedures
- Multimeter usage
- Refrigeration systems
- Performing maintenance
- Diagnostics
- Wiring and soldering
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Schematic reading
- HVAC
- Basic plumbing
- Maintenance documentation
- Parts replacement
Timeline
Appliance Repair Technician
Self Employed Services
01.2007 - Current
Lead Troubleshooter
Phoenix Equipment Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
Lead Technician
Time Manufacturing
01.2004 - 01.2005
Machine Setup Technician
Rubbermaid Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
Boom Truck Mechanic
Time Manufacturing
01.1995 - 01.1999
Mechanic
US Army
01.1990 - 01.1994
Punch Press Operator
Appleton Electric
01.1989 - 01.1990
Mechanic
U.S. Army
HVAC
TSTC Waco Texas
High School -
Cranfills Gap High School
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