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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Luis Ayala

Bakersfield

Summary

I am seeking a position that provides opportunities for growth, advancement, and job stability. I am a hardworking individual with strong work ethic and a detail‑oriented electrical and automation technician with strong experience in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and improving equipment reliability. I enjoy taking on challenging tasks, staying busy, and continuously developing my skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Automation & Electrical Maintenance

Walmart
Bakersfield
03.2023 - Current
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automation equipment, including motors, drives, control panels, PLC-based systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron), VFDs, servo motors, and robotics.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and calibrations to ensure optimal equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Modify PLC logic, HMI screens, and control parameters; assist in commissioning new automation projects and equipment installations.
  • Analyze equipment performance data to implement automation and process improvements, enhancing safety, quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
  • Mentor junior associates and provide onsite training to develop technical skills and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage work orders, maintenance schedules, inventory, and contractor activities in alignment with company standards.

Electrician Maintenance Level 1

Grimmway Farms
Arvin
06.2020 - 10.2023

Maintenance and troubleshoot machinery

through the plant, assuring machinery is running

properly.

• Troubleshoot using various tools such as fluke,

meggers, simpsons, voltage testers.

• Repaired and replaced sensors, relays, and

contactors with their corresponding voltage.

• Installed and programmed VFD’s

• Work with photo eyes, limit switches, 3

phase motors 480v, proximity switches 120v, and

NO/NC switches.

Maintenance Lead

Outer Aisle
Oxnard
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
  • Installed and repaired electrical systems including transformers, switchboards, motors, conduit systems, fixtures, and hydraulic systems.

Maintenance Mechanic/ Welder

Grimmway Farms
Arvin
06.2018 - 07.2020

• Perform maintance on machines such as;

replacing bearings, power rolls, motors, belts, etc.

• Work with dewatering belts, Hydraulic systems,

weld arc, mig, tig machines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hueneme High School
Oxnard, CA
05-2015

Some College (No Degree) -

Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA

Some College (No Degree) -

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

  • PLC Troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron)
  • HMI Editing (PanelView, FactoryTalk View)
  • VFDs, Servos, Robotics
  • Electrical Diagnostics & Safety Circuits
  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis
  • CMMS / Work Order Management
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Industrial Networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet)
  • Hands-On Problem Solving
  • Quick Learner & Detail-Oriented
  • Goal-Oriented & Time Management
  • Team-Oriented & Leadership
  • Bilingual

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Automotive Smog and Technician Certificate, Oxnard CA

Timeline

Automation & Electrical Maintenance

Walmart
03.2023 - Current

Maintenance Lead

Outer Aisle
10.2022 - 02.2023

Electrician Maintenance Level 1

Grimmway Farms
06.2020 - 10.2023

Maintenance Mechanic/ Welder

Grimmway Farms
06.2018 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Hueneme High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Oxnard College

Some College (No Degree) -

Bakersfield College
Luis Ayala