Rex-William Curtis
Sacramento
Summary
Skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician with relevant experience in preventive and corrective maintenance procedures, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and improving machine reliability. Capability to read and interpret technical documents enhanced by skills in problem-solving and team collaboration. In previous roles demonstrate significant impact on minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency through proactive maintenance strategies. Experienced with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Technician
Silgan Containers Manufacturing
Sacramento, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth production processes.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed repairs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Conducted routine inspections to uphold safety standards and compliance regulations.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency within the facility.
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex technical problems, providing effective solutions promptly.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings and schematics to understand equipment design and proper maintenance.
Overnight Receiver
Home Depot
Antelope, CA
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed accurate and efficient unloading of incoming freight from trucks.
- Processed product returns in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored stock levels on a daily basis to ensure adequate supply levels were maintained.
- Adhered to safety standards while operating equipment in order to prevent injury or accidents.
- Partnered with management team members on special projects as assigned.
- Operated manual material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I & II
Idemia
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Utilized hand and power tools for the repair and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Executed testing and inspections to verify safe and efficient machine operations.
- Performed routine maintenance and resolved standard malfunctions in various production machines.
- Prepared new machines for operation in accordance with established protocols.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing maintenance tasks.
- Assisted engineers in designing custom solutions for complex mechanical issues.
- Installed new components such as motors, belts, pulleys, bearings, gears, shafts and spindles.
- Ordered replacement parts when necessary from vendors or manufacturers.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections, electrical testing equipment, and computer programs.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts used in routine repairs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery.
- Assembled machinery according to blueprints provided by the manufacturer.
- Worked with engineering staff to develop preventative maintenance plans for all machinery in the facility.
- Used precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers to ensure accuracy of machine operations.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
- Provided technical support to other technicians when needed.
- Provided training sessions for employees on proper operation of machinery.
- Inspected equipment regularly and performed preventive maintenance as appropriate.
MACHINE OPERATOR I
Idemia
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Set up and operated various machines for product manufacturing.
- Maintained operational status of all machinery.
- Performed daily cleaning of equipment and work areas.
- Ensured high-quality standards for card production.
- Executed 'zero gap' process according to established procedures.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
SOUND AND COMMUNICATION INSTALLER
Quality sound
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Executed construction, installation, maintenance, and testing of fire alarm systems in schools, prisons, and hospitals.
- Conducted certification processes for nurse call systems and select security systems.
- Performed comprehensive maintenance on fire alarm and nurse call systems to ensure operational reliability.
- Provided training sessions for end-users on how to use newly installed applications.
- Upgraded systems with new software applications and operating systems.
- Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system issues.
- Replaced defective hardware components when needed.
- Wired equipment while following safe electrical procedures to eliminate risk.
- Mounted and connected mechanical and electrical equipment according to specifications.
- Followed blueprints, diagrams, and installation instructions accurately to complete tasks efficiently.
- Adhered to local building codes and safety regulations in all installation activities.
- Configured and tested installed systems, ensuring functionality meets customer and manufacturer specifications.
- Executed detailed site assessments to determine optimal installation methods and materials needed.
SOUND AND COMMUNICATION APPRENTICE
Walker Telecomm Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Conducted the installation of fiber optic and data cabling across large industrial sites, including Beale Air Force Base and Tesla Giga-Factory, with significant mileage achievements.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss progress on projects.
- Managed comprehensive cabling tasks at UC Berkeley, including pulling, terminating, certifying, and patching.
- Facilitated the installation of wireless access points and patch panels for enhanced connectivity.
- Performed rigorous certification testing to ensure successful implementation of systems.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Installed, terminated and spliced copper, coaxial, fiber optic cables for various applications.
- Tested and troubleshot low voltage cable systems using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed system tests to ensure proper operation of the newly installed or modified low voltage cable system.
- Correctly identified and labeled each cable run according to applicable standards.
- Configured video surveillance systems, audio visual systems, access control systems and security alarm systems.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - Sound and Communication Installer
Foothill College
San Jose, CA05-2019
Skills
- Responsible and motivated
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Independent and team collaboration
- Building print interpretation
- Electrical schematic reading
- Sound and communication expertise (4 years)
- Fire systems experience
- Nurse call system experience
- Data cabling proficiency
- CAT installation experience
- Fiber optic installation expertise
- Security installation skills
- Access control installation expertise
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Machine maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Precision measurement
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Hand tools proficiency
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Electrical systems
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Root-cause analysis
- Testing equipment usage
Certification
- OSHA 10, American Safety Council, Inc., 04/01/17, No Expiration, OEC1010-7114356
- Sound and Communication Installer, State of California Department of Industrial Relations, 08/01/19
- Sound and Communication Installer, Electrical Training Alliance, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), 08/01/19
- Sound and Communication Installer, The United States Department of Labor, 08/01/19
- Fork Lift Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
Silgan Containers Manufacturing
07.2025 - Current
Overnight Receiver
Home Depot
01.2025 - 08.2025
MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I & II
Idemia
12.2020 - 12.2024
MACHINE OPERATOR I
Idemia
01.2020 - 12.2020
SOUND AND COMMUNICATION INSTALLER
Quality sound
02.2018 - 07.2019
SOUND AND COMMUNICATION APPRENTICE
Walker Telecomm Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2017
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - Sound and Communication Installer
Foothill College