Jose Cabrera
Taft
Summary
Hardworking and fast learning with 4 total years of packaging and processing experience. Can be implemented into any team/environment and am confident I will excel due to the initiative I take when learning something new. Same effort will be given day in & day out. I'm always looking for ways to improve individually and as a team to complete daily tasks efficiently and safely
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Nestle Purina PetCare
06.2024 - Current
- Followed work orders for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly PM's on equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete given work orders & PM's.
- Replaced worn/broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Can operate reach-all, scissor lift, & boom lifts.
IWG Lead
Nestle Purina PetCare
03.2022 - 06.2024
- During my time as a Line Tech. , I was also given the position of the IWG lead
- Held and conducted weekly meetings in which I would review all logistics regarding our respective areas with other leads from different departments.
- Exposed to applications like Prometheus, Excel, Redzone, & Power Bi and as well as problem solving tools such as GSTDs and BDA's.
- Was my duty to report our weekly numbers such as EUPS, CIL compliance, minor stoppages, etc. and create actions to close the gaps in the circumstance that the line had underperformed
Line Technician
Nestle Purina PetCare
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained and operated manufacturing equipment.
- Completed quality checks to ensure product & machinery were in compliance. Wrote and completed 'red' & 'blue' tags after weekly checks were being performed
- Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
- Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues throughout the entirety of the line.
- Was in charge of a team of 3-4 in which i was made responsible of ensuring productivity and overall performance of the line.
- During this time, I had the opportunity to learn and help operate other lines and even assist our Quality Control & Warehouse department. Would regularly lend a hand when they would run into issues which would bring the packaging lines down.
Packaging Utility Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept work area clean and well-stocked to maximize productivity while utilizing the "5s" practices.
- Performed regular monitoring of utility systems to confirm proper functioning.
- Did own troubleshooting & repairs on machines/systems that were not only in my area of responsibility but, as well as nearby packaging lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taft Union High School
Taft, CASkills
- Maintaining components
- Problem-solving
- Parts replacement
- Groundskeeping
- Mechanical repair
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power and hand tool use
- Troubleshooting skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Writing reports
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Nestle Purina PetCare
06.2024 - Current
IWG Lead
Nestle Purina PetCare
03.2022 - 06.2024
Line Technician
Nestle Purina PetCare
03.2022 - 06.2024
Packaging Utility Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
08.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Taft Union High School