CARLOS A. MENDEZ
Whittier
Summary
Technical proficiency in mechanical maintenance, including preventative services and machine diagnostics. Adept at performing repairs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance, all while documenting activities to promote operational transparency and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Class C Mechanic
Bimbo USA
Placentia
05.2023 - Current
- Performed routine and scheduled preventative maintenance services.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Repaired machines, equipment, and structures.
- Inspected, operated and test machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Dismantled machines, equipment
- Set up production lines
- Inspected equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies for timely repairs.
- Documented maintenance activities in company records for tracking purposes.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
Facility Maintenance
Cal Spas
Pomona
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Perform cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping etc.
- Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
- Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
- Install appliances and equipment
- Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc.
- Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
- Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
- Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations
- Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues
Field Technician
Global Rodent
Lake Elsinore
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Drove truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
- Inspected premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall and roof porosity and access to infested locations.
- Recommended treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
- Set mechanical traps and place poisonous pasted and bait in sewers, burrows and ditches.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Directed or assisted other workers in treatment or extermination processes to eliminate or control rodents, insects, or weeds
Repiper
Copper Repipe Specialist
Santa Fe Springs
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Fitted and assisted in fitting valves, dresser couplings and assemblies to tanks, pumps and systems using hand tools.
- Installed and repaired plumbing for sinks, tubs, shower stalls, underground pipes and water heaters.
- Installed cast iron piping for drains, ventilation and sewage ranging from 2" cast iron pipe to 6" pipes.
- Installation of sinks, water heaters, and toilets
Journeyman Mechanic
Bimbo USA
Montebello
03.2007 - 03.2012
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Repaired machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches.
- Inspected, operated and test machinery and equipment diagnosed machine malfunctions.
- Dismantled machines, equipment and devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminal Justice
ITT
San Dimas, CASkills
- Corrective Actions
- Product Knowledge
- Chemical Applications
- Chemical Storage
- Hand Tools
- Work Orders
- Repair Work
- Chemical Mixing
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine diagnostics
- Preventative maintenance
- Repair techniques
- Problem solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance and repairs
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Gasket and seal replacements
Timeline
Class C Mechanic
Bimbo USA
05.2023 - Current
Facility Maintenance
Cal Spas
09.2022 - 05.2023
Field Technician
Global Rodent
03.2018 - 09.2022
Repiper
Copper Repipe Specialist
03.2013 - 03.2018
Journeyman Mechanic
Bimbo USA
03.2007 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminal Justice
ITT