Walter Almaraz
Homedale
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Micron Semiconductor, excelling in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime through effective problem-solving and collaboration. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and committed to safety, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that optimize operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Micron Semiconductor
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on semiconductor equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems, reducing downtime through efficient troubleshooting methods.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement preventative maintenance programs, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Utilized specialized tools and software for equipment calibration and monitoring, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in accordance with company policies for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas that improved operational efficiency within the department.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests, minimizing disruption to production schedules through effective problem-solving skills.
- 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.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Equipment Technician
Sorento Lactalis
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated and maintained dairy processing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, ensuring timely availability for maintenance tasks.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and improve product quality.
- Enhanced production efficiency with thorough troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of equipment repairs, maintenance activities, and performance data for future reference.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
- Participated in regular safety audits to ensure a safe and hazard-free work environment for all technicians and production employees.
- Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
- Improved equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and calibration checks.
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
- Provided technical support to operators, addressing issues promptly to minimize disruption to workflows.
Assistant Chemist
Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted routine chemical analyses to ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in developing new formulations by collaborating with senior chemists on experiments.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and performed regular calibrations for accurate measurements.
- Documented experimental results and contributed to reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures, ensuring adherence to operational standards and best practices.
- Optimized laboratory processes for increased efficiency in sample testing and analysis.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronics
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06-2003
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment Repair
- Plumbing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Micron Semiconductor
03.2024 - Current
Equipment Technician
Sorento Lactalis
11.2022 - 02.2024
Assistant Chemist
Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC
10.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Electronics
Mt Hood Community College