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Hector Rivera

Pittsburgh

Summary

Skilled Machine Operator Technician with background in manufacturing and production environments. Experience includes operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various machinery to sustain optimal performance levels. Strengths lie in problem-solving capabilities, technical understanding of complex machinery, and adherence to safety protocols. Previous roles resulted in decreased downtime through efficient maintenance and repair skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Filter Technician

EMCOR Services Aircond
Raleigh
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Tested filters for flow rate accuracy using calibrated instruments.
  • Recorded production deviations in standardized charts to track trends and aid in production management.
  • Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
  • Documented batch information on log sheet.
  • Maintained accurate records of all testing procedures and results.

Cook

White Hurst restaurant group
Tampa
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Machine Operator Technician

All Metal, Inc.
Bensenville
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Measured and inspected finished products for defects and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
  • Fitted and aligned component parts in sequence and specific location in bond fixture.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
  • Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.

CNC Machine Operator

Microway System Maufacturing
Lawndale
07.2000 - 10.2018
  • Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
  • Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Monitored machine operations and made adjustments to correct problems.
  • Used precision measurement tools to check and ensure the accuracy of the machined parts.
  • Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
05-1995

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • CNC programming
  • Equipment setup
  • Quality inspection
  • Precision measurement
  • Safety compliance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Problem-solving
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Machinery calibration

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Filter Technician

EMCOR Services Aircond
10.2023 - 02.2025

Cook

White Hurst restaurant group
05.2021 - 11.2022

Machine Operator Technician

All Metal, Inc.
04.2019 - 04.2020

CNC Machine Operator

Microway System Maufacturing
07.2000 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Roosevelt University
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