Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Christopher Kanickraj

Rancho Cucamonga

Summary

Dynamic Electromechanical Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at FritoLay PepsiCo, recognized for enhancing safety and efficiency. Skilled in welding and troubleshooting, I excel in preventive maintenance and possess strong leadership abilities. Committed to optimizing equipment performance and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electromechanical Maintenance Technician

FritoLay PepsiCo
Rancho Cucamonga
03.2024 - Current

1. Was awarded the Q4 cornerstone for the plant within a year for solely fabricating safety guards, throughout the plant, welding up leaks, fabricating/machining different sizes of shafts on the lathe, and helping the AIB audit scores go up.
2. Was awarded Mechanic of the Period for best performance.
3. Was awarded additional responsibility for the machine shop, including fabricating, welding, and designing shafts, guarding, and assembly as needed.

  • Preventative Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on production equipment like ovens, fryers, packaging machines, robots, and fabrication to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance.
  • Repair and Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and fixing equipment malfunctions, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
  • Equipment Optimization: Ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability of production equipment.
  • Breakdown Analysis: Investigating the causes of equipment failures to prevent recurrence.
  • Line Changeovers: Participating in package changeovers, and ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Documentation: Keeping accurate records of maintenance work and schedules.
  • Safety and Compliance: Adhering to safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Working with Others: Collaborating with contractors, other mechanics, and production staff.
  • Equipment Upgrades: Assisting with the installation of new equipment and technologies.

Maintenance Technician 2

FedEx Ground
Bloomington
04.2020 - 11.2025
  • Worked for FedEx Ground as a Maintenance Technician 2 from April 2020 to November 2023, with experience in conveyor systems, conveyor belt lacing/installation, replacement/installation of motor reducer combos, repairs in machine equipment, rebuilding conveyor parts, rebuilding all types of pulleys, rollers, pop-up diverts, troubleshooting photo eyes, shoe sorter equipment maintenance, arc welding, TIG welding, MIG welding, troubleshooting electrical failures, VFDs, PLCs, relays, and trained and experienced in the UE systems of bearing tests.

Equipment repair/maintenance Tech

Bigico Pest Control
01.2010 - 03.2019
  • Repair the pest control equipment as and when required. Provide maintenance for the equipment periodically.
  • Travelling (South India) for breakdowns and troubleshooting of the pest control types of equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, and technical drawings. Providing solutions to complex and reoccurring problems during production.

Maintenance Technician 3/ Production line

Bosch Ltd
11.1998 - 02.2010
  • Worked at BOSCH Ltd, as a Preventive Maintenance Technician (Calibrating M/c). Worked independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner, Performed fabrication such as sheet metal cutting, Bending, and welding (mig, tig, and stick)Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility.
  • Worked at BOSCH Ltd in the production of the Alternators.
  • Worked at BOSCH Ltd in the production of the Spark plugs and Fuel Injection Pumps.

Machine Building and Production - Radiators

Denso Ltd
09.1998 - 11.1998
  • Was responsible for machine building of Radiator Production machines for Toyota. Used various jigs and fixtures and precision tools and instruments. (Micrometers, Vernier callipers, height gauge)

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

Nadgir Polytechnic
India
04.2000

Technical studies - Mechanical Engineering

Bosch Ltd Vocational School
India
09.1998

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Forklift operation
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • HVAC systems expertise
  • Hydraulic systems knowledge
  • Leadership skills
  • Lubrication systems management
  • Manufacturing maintenance
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Pneumatic systems expertise
  • Power tool operation
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
  • Repair troubleshooting techniques
  • Robotics maintenance
  • Conveyor system maintenance
  • Motor control systems
  • Variable frequency drives knowledge
  • Vibration analysis skills
  • Reading schematics accurately
  • Welding techniques

References

  • Ms. Samantha Chagoya - Maintenance Chief Manager
  • Mr. Fransis Agbobu - Maintenance Manager
  • Mr. Matthew Perez- Maintenance Manager
  • Mr. Mark Hill - Team Lead, Maintenance

Affiliations

  • Play musical instruments like the guitar, bass guitar, drums and flute.
  • Oil painting and Charcoal drawing.

Accomplishments

  • Was Awarded Q4 cornerstone within a Year for the FritoLay Pepsico, Rancho Cucamonga Plant for 2024. Worked directly with the QFS team to fabricate, weld and install several fixes for AIB and food safety findings.
  • Was Awarded Q4 cornerstone for being instrumental in having a keen eye and calling out any potential safety and food risk before they become a problem.
  • Was awarded Mechanic of the period for completing repairs immediately before they become a problem and communicating the resolutions to the site.

Certification

  • Got trained and certified for the Ultra sound UE vibration Test.
  • Got trained and certified for Ergonomics at work.

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Tamil
Professional

Timeline

Electromechanical Maintenance Technician

FritoLay PepsiCo
03.2024 - Current

Maintenance Technician 2

FedEx Ground
04.2020 - 11.2025

Equipment repair/maintenance Tech

Bigico Pest Control
01.2010 - 03.2019

Maintenance Technician 3/ Production line

Bosch Ltd
11.1998 - 02.2010

Machine Building and Production - Radiators

Denso Ltd
09.1998 - 11.1998

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

Nadgir Polytechnic

Technical studies - Mechanical Engineering

Bosch Ltd Vocational School
Christopher Kanickraj