Joshua Houghton
Vista
Summary
Dynamic mechanic with extensive experience at Natural Alternatives International, excelling in troubleshooting and advanced repairs. Proven ability to lead complex projects, ensuring minimal downtime. Skilled in welding and fabrication, complemented by strong leadership and team motivation. Committed to safety and efficiency, consistently enhancing operational performance. able to implement new software/hardware using mechanical relays or PLC systems.
Extremely proficient in hydraulic/pneumatic control systems.
heat tunnel and high pressure boiler system rebuilds.
installed/wired multiple 24 volt dc -480 volt syatems.
also programmed 4-20ma analog sensors
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic 3
Natural Alternatives International
10.2013 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on various machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex mechanical problems, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
- in charge of all rebuilds/upgrades on all packaging equipment
- responsible for all preventative maintenance on equipment and MVP plant paperwork
- responsible for FAT/SAT/and SOP on all new equipment
- cut/modified all conveyors to accommodate new equipment
Manager
HUB Construction Specialties
02.2002 - 10.2013
- Established safety protocols, promoting a culture of compliance and risk management
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- in Charge of trucking schedules/routing of drivers
- Inside sales and bidding on upcoming jobs
Installation Technician
HCI Inc/Hood Communications
07.1999 - 08.2001
- Installed and configured telecommunications systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance installation processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- installed coax/fiber optic/cat6e and cat5 data cables
- built the racking to support cabling drops
- installed racking equipment and wired racking equipment into -48 volt power system
Education
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CAAssociate of Science - Programmable Logic Controllers
Mira Costa Community College
Carlsbad, CA06-2023
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
SDCCE
National City, CA10-2006
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Welding and fabrication
- tig/mig/stick and plasma cutter skills
- Run a 2d CNC plasma cutter table (langmuir crossfire)
- forklift experienced on standup and sitdown lifts
- Engine/transmission repair on multiple vehicles
- Fanuc Robot repair schooling (40 hours) at Fanuc facility
- Electrical troubleshooting training from TPC training
- PLC troubleshooting/programming
Certification
PLC certificate from Mira Costa College
Fanuc Certificate of completion for the SR series robot
SDCCE welding cert SMAW (stick welding) 2006
TPC cert for electrical trouble shooting
ROP cert for plastic and fiberglass fabrication (2 years) 1998
ROP engine and mechanical rebuilds (santee high school)
Timeline
Mechanic 3
Natural Alternatives International
10.2013 - Current
Manager
HUB Construction Specialties
02.2002 - 10.2013
Installation Technician
HCI Inc/Hood Communications
07.1999 - 08.2001
Mount Miguel High School
Associate of Science - Programmable Logic Controllers
Mira Costa Community College
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
SDCCE
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