Zachary Rice
Cheektowaga
Summary
Results-driven Lead Maintenance Mechanic with proven skills in mechanical repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and welding techniques. Committed to enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency through effective maintenance strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Materion Advanced Materials
Buffalo, WY
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted operators and maintenance teams in scheduling machine preventive maintenance and addressing unscheduled maintenance needs for equipment such as rolling mills, hydraulic presses, and scrubbers. Supported coordination of maintenance activities for various equipment, ensuring timely execution of preventive and unscheduled tasks. Collaborated with maintenance personnel to organize machine upkeep schedules for critical equipment.
- Managed inventory of repair parts, ensuring availability for critical maintenance operations and reducing downtime.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Performed welding tasks as needed for equipment repairs or fabrication projects, adhering to stringent quality standards.
Wind Turbine Technician
Guard Construction and Contracting
Buffalo, NY
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Conduct routine inspections and troubleshooting on turbine components to identify potential issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement process improvements for turbine efficiency.
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Diagnosed and fixed electrical and mechanical issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
Structural Welder
Hohl Industrial
Buffalo
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Fabricated and assembled structural components per engineering specifications.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and Stick welding equipment to ensure high-quality welds.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine project requirements.
- Conducted inspections of welds to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Use heavy equipment such as Cranes and Fork lifts to move and flip structural steal beams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenmore East High School
Tonawanda, NY2018
High School Diploma -
Kenton Erie One Boses
Tonawanda, NY2018
Skills
- Mechanical repairs
- Bearing installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motor replacement
- Electrical maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- ISO compliance
Certification
- Osha 10 Certification
- ERT 40 Hour Certification
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Materion Advanced Materials
06.2022 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
Guard Construction and Contracting
05.2020 - 06.2022
Structural Welder
Hohl Industrial
08.2017 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Kenmore East High School
High School Diploma -
Kenton Erie One Boses