Rafael Galvez Silva
Hesperia
Summary
Maintenance Worker with a proven track record in maintaining and repairing various facilities and equipment. Proficient in performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs efficiently. Skilled in a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical,, and carpentry work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
National Gypsum
Long Beach
06.2014 - 03.2025
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Supervised daily maintenance operations for production machinery in gypsum manufacturing.
- Conducted inspections to identify issues and recommend appropriate repairs or solutions.
- Collaborated with production teams to minimize downtime during maintenance activities.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
Fabrication Welder
Biltmore metal fabricator
Long Beach
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
Education
Bell High School
BellSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting mechanics
- Problem solving
- Welding techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
National Gypsum
06.2014 - 03.2025
Fabrication Welder
Biltmore metal fabricator
06.2009 - 06.2014
Bell High School