William Bates
Sparks,NV
Summary
Motivated self-starter, who is invested in learning more and advancing in the field of industry as a mechatronics technician. Dedicated to achieving results and is a quick learner, works well under adversity and pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Tesla
Sparks, NV
01.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and leadership to a team of equipment technicians in problem-solving efforts.
- Took charge of a range of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance tasks, including updating team training, documenting EHS incidents, and actively rectifying hazards across different workspaces.
- Overseeing and implementing repairs/troubleshooting procedures in strict adherence with specified guidelines.
- Assisted in the successful troubleshooting of challenging issues encountered for the first time.
- Provided guidance and technical support to junior technicians regarding complex repairs. Not limited to but including PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical troubleshooting.
- Trained new personnel on the proper use, maintenance, and repair of various pieces of equipment.
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the equipment maintenance department, including staffing and scheduling.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
Acting Maintence Supervisor - Rotor
Tesla
Sparks, NV
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with engineering, process, and production teams to find effective maintenance solutions for the department.
- Helped Maintenance team troubleshoot complex issues across the department.
- Collaborated across departments to efficiently allocate resources and optimize departmental operations
- Facilitated efficient communication and problem-solving to proper leadership channels
- Led after action reports to enhance team performance.
Equipment Maintenance Technician - Rotor
Tesla
Sparks, NV
06.2023 - Current
- Act as POC when supervisor is out or shifting to support another shift
- Performed routine inspection and maintenance of equipment to streamline machinery function including corrective and preventative maintenance
- Troubleshot electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 3 Phase 480 VAC systems
- Worked with Fanuc robots. On these robots performed advanced recovery methods and troubleshot said robots using the pendant
- Worked on complex mechanical and pneumatic systems and successfully troubleshot issues daily
- Worked with Alan Bradley PLCs and used RSLogic 5000 on a daily basis
Equipment Maintenance Technician - Energy
Tesla
Sparks, Nevada
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed routine inspection and maintenance of equipment to streamline machinery function including corrective and preventative maintenance
- Troubleshot electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 3 Phase 480 VAC systems
- Worked with Fanuc robots. On these robots performed advanced recovery methods and troubleshot said robots using the pendant
- Worked on complex mechanical and pneumatic systems and successfully troubleshot issues daily
- Worked with Alan Bradley PLCs and used RSLogic 5000 on a daily basis
- I also Serve as the Safety point committee member for my area
Equipment Maintenance Technician Level 2 - BMA123
Tesla
Sparks, Nevada
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Performed routine inspection and maintenance of equipment to streamline machinery function including corrective and preventative maintenance
- Troubleshot electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 3 Phase 480 VAC systems
- Worked with Fanuc robots. On these robots performed advanced recovery methods and troubleshot said robots using the pendant
- Worked on complex mechanical and pneumatic systems and successfully troubleshot issues daily
- Worked with Alan Bradley PLCs and used RSLogic 5000 on a daily basis
- I also Serve as the Safety point committee member for my area
ChP Equipment Technician
Bosch-ChP/MOE1.4.1
North Charleston, SC
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Preform as a mechanic and electrician
- Troubleshoot problems in a timely order
- Read electrical/mechanical prints to aid troubleshooting to fix machines that were down
- Complete weekly PMs that are assigned to me and help other technicians complete theirs.
Mechatronics Apprentice
Robert Bosch LLC
North Charleston, SC
08.2017 - 10.2019
- 2 year program
- Was given projects the first year where we had a specific time to complete a set number of projects using mills and lathes to complete the projects according to prints we were given.
- Completed two rotations on the floor that were three months each shadowing skilled labor (one was a mechanical/the other electrical) to receive On the job training.
Education
Certificate - Mechatronics
Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program Bosch
North Charleston, SC08.2019
Certificate - Industrial Maintenance
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC04.2019
Certificate - Electrician: Automated Controls
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC04.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Aerospace Engineering
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, ALSome College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PAHigh School Degree -
Northwood Academy
2012
Skills
- Ability to troubleshoot 24VDC all the way up to 3 Phase AC industrial electrical circuits
- Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems
- Able to read Mechanical/Electrical prints proficiently
- Safety conscious
- Experience connecting to Allen Bradley, Rexroth, and Siemens PLCs
- Can read ladder logic and PLC programming
- Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills
- Proficient with Fanuc robotics (Can perform advanced recoveries, minor programming, and editing points)
- Employee performance evaluation
- Team Supervision
Timeline
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Tesla
01.2024 - Current
Acting Maintence Supervisor - Rotor
Tesla
06.2023 - 01.2024
Equipment Maintenance Technician - Rotor
Tesla
06.2023 - Current
Equipment Maintenance Technician - Energy
Tesla
02.2023 - 06.2023
Equipment Maintenance Technician Level 2 - BMA123
Tesla
09.2020 - 02.2023
ChP Equipment Technician
Bosch-ChP/MOE1.4.1
10.2019 - 08.2020
Mechatronics Apprentice
Robert Bosch LLC
08.2017 - 10.2019
Certificate - Mechatronics
Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program Bosch
Certificate - Industrial Maintenance
Trident Technical College
Certificate - Electrician: Automated Controls
Trident Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Aerospace Engineering
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies
Clarks Summit University
High School Degree -
Northwood Academy
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