Willis Miles
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Adept Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Tesla, showcasing exceptional problem-solving abilities and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Excelled in reducing equipment downtime and enhancing safety protocols, demonstrating a strong blend of technical expertise and a results-driven approach. Mentored new hires, significantly improving team efficiency and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Tesla
Fremont, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Streamlined communication between warehouse associates and management, addressing concerns proactively to prevent delays or bottlenecks in operations.
Crew Chief
Gentle Giant Moving and Storage
San Francisco, CA
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Mentored junior crew members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Solved complex problems quickly through effective collaboration with team members from various departments and disciplines.
- Maintained excellent attendance records, demonstrating dedication to punctuality and reliability as a key member of the team.
- Reduced potential damage to items by using appropriate packing materials and techniques for fragile or valuable possessions.
- Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating with coworkers to complete tasks quickly and effectively.
- Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor for resolution.
Education
Tesla Start Program
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Evergreen Valley High School
San Jose, CA06.2008
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical Repair
- Parts Replacement
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Troubleshooting skills
- Strong Hands-on Learner
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Tesla
01.2023 - Current
Associate
Tesla
01.2021 - 01.2023
Crew Chief
Gentle Giant Moving and Storage
09.2014 - 11.2020
Tesla Start Program
Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma -
Evergreen Valley High School