Tyler P Christy
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Automotive/Diesel Service Technician with 19 years of experience in various work environments. Expertise in maintaining high safety and quality standards, with a strong focus on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Proven track record of delivering exceptional service that consistently exceeds customer expectations. Recognized for strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
UPS Unloader
UPS Warehouse
Goodyear, USA
08.2020 - Current
- Physically unload packages in a fast-paced warehouse environment, handling items up to 70 lbs.
- Scan, sort, and route packages for delivery using conveyor systems and trucks
- Lift, lower, and move packages efficiently while following strict safety protocols to protect self and packages
GSE Mechanic
WFS/Swissport
Phoenix, USA
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Performed maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs on a full range of airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including tugs, belt loaders, container loaders, and GPU units utilizing PLCs, amp clamps, and DVOM testing equipment
- Diagnosed complex electrical and hydraulic system failures on container loaders and other high-demand GSE equipment
- Conducted engine, transmission, and differential removals, repairs, and replacements across multiple units - Performed cylinder head and head gasket replacements on various engines
- Sole manager of maintenance and repair operations for the entire equipment fleet for 8 months, ensuring zero downtime and safe operational readiness
Heavy Equipment Truck Builder
Norwood Equipment
Phoenix, USA
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Built custom dump trucks, roll-offs, and snowplow trucks for ADOT and commercial clients from frame assembly to final delivery
- Installed, routed, and calibrated complex hydraulic systems, ensuring proper flow rate, pressure, and functionality
- Designed and installed dashboard switch layouts to support up to six MAC valves for equipment operation
- Programmed PLC systems for front, side, and flex plow control functions on snowplow trucks
- Executed welding and electrical wiring on all custom truck builds, ensuring durability, safety, and customer Specifications
- Maintained high production output and quality while meeting strict build timelines and technical requirements
Production Mechanic/Operator
Niagara Bottling Company
Phoenix, USA
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Operated and maintained two Husky PET injection molding presses (300T & 500T) and one Husky HDPE HyCap 400T machine for bottle pre-form and cap production
- Monitored and maintained PET and HDPE dryer and dehumidifier systems to ensure proper moisture levels and high-quality output
- Adjusted machine cycle times to increase productivity, maintaining output of ~1.5M caps and ~1.2M pre-forms per shift
- Conducted daily inspections on main chiller systems; performed maintenance on chiller water plates and mold hot plates to ensure consistent temperature control
- Performed hourly product quality checks including weight verification and final part inspection
- Conducted weekly maintenance including icing, latch-over mold adjustments, and removal/replacement of core pins and cavities
- Assisted in teardown and rebuild of cap molds and clamp seal assemblies
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree - Automotive & Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Avondale, AZ06.2006
Skills
- Communication skills
- Electrical systems
- Advanced diagnostics
- Repair and rewiring
- PLC troubleshooting
- Testing and verification
- Hydraulic systems
- Diesel engine diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Fleet maintenance
- Fabrication techniques
- Welding expertise
- Industrial tools proficiency
- Technical documentation
- Production equipment operation
- Plastic injection molding
- Maintenance troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical maintenance practices
- Strong work ethic
- Task adaptability
- Safety protocols compliance
- OSHA standards adherence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UPS Unloader
UPS Warehouse
08.2020 - Current
GSE Mechanic
WFS/Swissport
05.2016 - 07.2019
Heavy Equipment Truck Builder
Norwood Equipment
04.2013 - 04.2016
Production Mechanic/Operator
Niagara Bottling Company
03.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree - Automotive & Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute