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Isaac Contreras

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

24 Years of working experience in the Maintenance and Repair industry over a wide variety of job duties. A strong mechanical background that I am constantly seeking to build on and improve. Diligent focus on maintenance and repair practices with solid foundation in mechanical assistance and support. Demonstrated ability to aid in installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment, contributing to team efficiency. Skilled in using hand tools and machinery, and fostering collaborative work environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Techniciantom

Raymond West Inc
04.2023 - 05.2025

• Maintenance, repair, diagnosis and troubleshooting of assorted classes and models of forklifts, MHE and powered equipment.

• Provided on-site technical support and training for multiple customer fleets throughout region.

• Diagnosis and repair through the use of manuals, electrical schematics, specialized test equipment, hand and powered too.ls.

• Maintained accurate inventory of customer and van consignment and effective communication with internal/external customers through the use of company technology.

Maintenance Technician

Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
03.2021 - 11.2023

• Facility maintenance and repair of two separate Burlington Distribution Centers.

• Conveyor maintenance and repair throughout main distribution center through use of hand/power tools, manlift equipment, specialized testing equipment and schematics.

• Also assisted with forklift/manlift/MHE maintenence, troubleshooting and repair of 2 Burlington fleets.

Field Service Technician

Compact Power Equipment
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair and training of various powered equipment and machinery for multiple Department and Home Improvement facilities throughout Southern California and Nevada..
  • Equipment included paint shakers/mixers, powered carpet cutters/carousels, wire carousels, radial saws, vertical panel saws, checkout conveyors, manlifts, electrical pallet jacks, pipe threaders, blinds cutters and corresponding 12/120 volt instrumentation.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.

Mechanical Helper

Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power
03.2009 - 05.2017
  • Assisted journey-level craftsman with daily duties and projects. Worked with Sheet Metal Workers, Machinists, Welders, Structural Steel Fabricators, Carpenters, Building Repairers, Electrical Repairers and Plumbers.
  • Operated various machines and equipment including punch presses, shears, press brakes, band saws, drill presses, mills, lathes, grinders, overhead cranes, sit down/stand up forklifts, media blasters, welders, torches, mag drills, hole hawgs, wet saws, cut off saws, chippers, pumps, sanders, riveters, hydraulic presses, power snakes, etc.
  • Member of safety team where I researched and assisted with safety meetings and trainings. (i.e., ladder safety, confined space training, fire safety, hole watch, heat awareness, crane signal/rigging, fall protection, forklift safety, traffic control, oxy-acetylene training, etc.)
  • Underwent 2 years of in-cab overhead bridge crane training.

Wastewater Operator

Cargill Foods Inc
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Operated wastewater equipment to ensure the safe discharge of water into city sewer system.
  • Repaired equipment(pumps, motors, filter press, mixers, skimmers, valves, metering equipment, etc) as needed to ensure the continuous safe operation of the wastewater treatment process.
  • Safely handled various hazardous chemicals and materials throughout the rendering plant.
  • Operated a number of tools and equipment (welders, grinders, torches, electrical tracing equipment, various hand tools, fall protection, respirators, etc.) as needed to safely repair equipment.

Maintenance Mechanic

Triumph Processing
03.2006 - 06.2008
  • Assisted with all aspects of maintenance and repair of all equipment and machines within a metal finishing plant.
  • Regularly completed assigned projects with no supervision. These included plumbing, metal fabrication, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs and new installation.
  • Also operated fully automated wastewater treatment facility through the use of Rockwell automation software. This included maintaining a 7 tank process line and safely converting chromium 3 to chromium 6 for disposal according to federal guidelines and standards.
  • Aerial lift certified. Also received training in confined space, hazmat/hazwoper, ladder safety, cpr/first aid/AED, etc.

Carman

Progress Rail Services
11.2003 - 02.2005
  • Inspected, repaired and rebuilt various types of rail cars through the safe use of various equipment(welders, torches, handtools forklift) according to FRA and AAR standards and regulations.
  • Held a position as "rip track" foreman at the Mira Loma repair facility.
  • Also held Single-car Air Test certification.
  • Regularly performed air tests from the cab of lead engine.
  • Thouroughly familiar with industry safety standards and practices within an intermodal railroad facility

Maintenance Worker

Rosso Maintenance
08.2003 - 02.2005
  • Performed all aspects of home/apartment maintenance.
  • Regularly work with tenants to schedule work orders for repairs

Welder

Lippert Components
09.2002 - 11.2003
  • Manufactured mobile home and travel trailer chassis from print through the use of the GMAW and SMAW processes. Also regularly operated bandsaws, ginders and plasma cutters.
  • Also worked in the machine shop where I operated shears, punch presses and brake presses.
  • Certified forklift operator.

Trailer specialist

U-haul Inc
06.2001 - 09.2002
  • Safely repaired and rebuilt various types of trailers and related equipment within the Uhaul fleet.
  • Regularly used the SMAW and GMAW processes to accomplish tasks. Also used oxy-acetylene equipment.

Building And Maintenance Technician

Maricopa County Community College District
08.2019 - 06.2020

• Maintenance and repair of nursing school facility and grounds

• repairs included drywall, painting, plumbing, small electrical repairs and small repairs to irrigation.

• Maintained daily/weekly/ monthly records of facility equipment ( i.e., boilers, eyewash/shower stations, fire extinguishers,

Education

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California
08.1997

A/C, Refrigeration

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California
01.2000

Electrical Systems 1

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California
01.2000

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California
05.2002

Skills

  • Drywall
  • Electrical, facility (12/120/277/480v)
  • Electrical, MHE, Forklifts ( 12/24/36/48v)
  • Plumbing
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Schematics and diagrams
  • Inventory and parts ordering
  • All maintenance industry training for industrial facility ( ie, LOTO, aerial lift/fall protection, respirator, confined space, CPR, hazwoper, ladder safety, forklift/ariel lift, safe entry, energized station, qualified person, etc)
  • Welding

Timeline

Field Service Techniciantom

Raymond West Inc
04.2023 - 05.2025

Maintenance Technician

Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
03.2021 - 11.2023

Building And Maintenance Technician

Maricopa County Community College District
08.2019 - 06.2020

Field Service Technician

Compact Power Equipment
02.2018 - 06.2019

Mechanical Helper

Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power
03.2009 - 05.2017

Wastewater Operator

Cargill Foods Inc
06.2008 - 03.2009

Maintenance Mechanic

Triumph Processing
03.2006 - 06.2008

Carman

Progress Rail Services
11.2003 - 02.2005

Maintenance Worker

Rosso Maintenance
08.2003 - 02.2005

Welder

Lippert Components
09.2002 - 11.2003

Trailer specialist

U-haul Inc
06.2001 - 09.2002

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

San Bernardino Valley College

A/C, Refrigeration

San Bernardino Valley College

Electrical Systems 1

San Bernardino Valley College

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

San Bernardino Valley College
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