Overview
Work History
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Ulises Rodriguez

Porterville,CA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Hydraulic Technician

VP Trucking Inc.
12.2021 - Current
  • Weld, repair, fabricate broken down 18 wheel trailers
  • Perform daily tune ups and preventive maintenance service on all 18 wheel trucks as scheduled
  • Perform tire exchange and rotation on all trucks
  • Replace and repair damage hydraulic, cylinders, air bags, brake pads
  • Refabricate worn out kingpins
  • Replace damaged I/H beams, hangers, wear pads
  • Wire up pigtail for functioning lights.
  • Improved hydraulic system performance by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance checks and implementing preventive measures.
  • Reduced downtime with efficient troubleshooting and swift problem resolution for hydraulic systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure proper diagnosis, repair, and testing of hydraulic components.
  • Optimized workflow by managing inventory levels of parts, supplies, and tools needed for jobs.
  • Maintained tools in good working order to minimize repair delays and provide top-notch service to each customer.
  • Participated in internal and external customer and supplier meetings to achieve project goals.

Maintenance Mechanic

Aro Pistachio
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
  • Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
  • Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers
  • Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular inspections and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical issues in a timely manner.
  • Developed detailed maintenance schedules for optimal machine performance, maximizing productivity while minimizing costs.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior maintenance technicians, fostering a positive work environment and promoting skill development.
  • Ensured high-quality fabrication processes by calibrating precision instruments such as gauges, scales, and micrometers regularly.
  • Read blueprints and schematic drawings of machinery to determine appropriate procedures and necessary supplies.
  • Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
  • Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Wonderful Citrus
08.2016 - 11.2021
  • Replace, repair different types of motors, gearboxes, shaft, sprockets, shaft bearings, hydraulic cylinders, air lines and valves
  • Welding and fabrication from layout and design to formation, finish different type/size of conveyors, chutes, bin, dump, guards and needed
  • Electrical connect and disconnect power source, to replace/install motors, vfds, troubleshoot, switched, E-stops and safety disconnects.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to implement new equipment installations, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
  • Performed root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Optimized energy consumption by conducting audits on motors, compressors, and other power-consuming equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed, providing valuable data for future planning purposes.
  • Completed welding projects using MIG/TIG techniques to fabricate brackets or make structural repairs as needed during machine overhauls.
  • Decreased system leaks by inspecting hydraulic lines and replacing worn components, improving overall equipment performance.
  • Performed upgrades on existing machinery to meet evolving industry standards and increase operational efficiency.

Skills

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Forklift Certified
  • Lathe
  • Schematic Reading and Wiring
  • Fabrication
  • Electrical Motor Controls
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Arc,Mig,Tig Welding Cert
  • Maintenance Mechanic Cert
  • Confined space Cert
  • Fall Protection Cert

Timeline

Hydraulic Technician

VP Trucking Inc.
12.2021 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic

Aro Pistachio
03.2019 - 11.2021

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Wonderful Citrus
08.2016 - 11.2021
Ulises Rodriguez