Xavier Smith
Mineral Ridge Gold
CARSON CITY,NV
5
years of professional experience
Safety-focused maintenance mechanic with experience in equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Skilled in lockout/tagout, hand and power tools, and quick diagnosis of mechanical issues to reduce downtime.
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
9 Months- Inspected equipment for wear, leaks, and loose components to support safe plant operations.
- Assisted with preventive maintenance on pumps, conveyors, and production machinery.
- Replaced worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
- Lubricated moving components and cleaned equipment to reduce breakdown risk.
- Troubleshot minor mechanical issues and reported complex repairs to senior technicians.
- Followed lockout/tagout procedures and safety standards during maintenance tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing work orders and maintenance priorities across facility areas.
- Communicated effectively across departments regarding upcoming maintenance plans or urgent repairs needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Replaced filters, belts, hoses, and fluids following shop safety procedures.
- Cleaned and organized tools, parts, and work areas to support efficient service operations.
- Learned diagnostic procedures using scan tools, manuals, and equipment specifications.
- Supported preventive maintenance inspections on trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
Maintenance Technician
4 Months- Performed routine inspections and diagnostics on equipment to identify faults and restore functionality.
- Calibrated tools and instruments to maintain accuracy and compliance with operational standards.
- Repaired mechanical and electrical components using hand tools, power tools, and technical procedures.
- Documented maintenance activities, service actions, and equipment conditions in detailed records.
- Performed preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, and production equipment.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues to restore line uptime.
- Replaced worn components, including bearings, belts, chains, sensors, and valves.
- Inspected equipment for safety hazards and corrected defects before breakdowns occurred.
- Followed lockout/tagout procedures while servicing machinery and energized systems.
Overhaul Mechanic Apprentice
1 Year 10 Months- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Disassembled rotating equipment using hand tools, hoists, and precision measuring instruments
- Replaced worn seals, bearings, and gaskets during scheduled maintenance
- Followed safety protocols while servicing high-pressure systems and rotating machinery
- Furthered personal professional development with ongoing technical training in emerging industry trends and best practices related to turbine mechanics.
- Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
- Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
Education
GED
Skills
Equipment maintenance and repair
Preventive Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Hand and power tool use
Troubleshooting skills
Lockout and tagout procedures
Pump repair
Bearing repair
Mechanical maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Conveyor systems
Timeline
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01.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Overhaul Mechanic Apprentice
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02.2022 - 12.2023Read More
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GED
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