Rafael C. Hidalgo
Email: *****************@*****.***
Local Address:***** * ********* **
New Berlin, WI 53146
Home: 262-***-****
Cell: 262-***-****
EDUCATION
Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance Technician
Waukesha County Technical College
(Anticipated Graduation, May 2021)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Sept 2010 – May,2011)
Major: Pre-Business/Finance
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Fluent in Spanish and English (reading, writing, speaking)
QUALIFICATIONS
•5 years experience working in a Manufacturing environment
•2 years experience working as a Maintenance Assistant
•Experience working in an AIB, SQF Level I & II Certified Company
•A team player with strong communication skills
•Experience as Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
•Fast learner
•Strong work ethic
CERTIFICATIONS
•Lifeguarding/Waterfront/First, American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin
•Lifeguarding/First Aid, American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin
•CPR/AED-Adult and Child with Infant CPR
•Forklift/Scissor Lift -Current
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
•Varsity Swim Team, Captain 2008 – 2010
•V- Student Athlete Award 2009 – 2010
•Swim Team, State Qualifier and Medalist 2008 – 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Industrial Maintenance assistant, KG Marketing & Bag Inc (August 2018 – March 2020)
•Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance
•Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary
•Troubleshoots and analyzes machinery to resolve issues
•Good manufacturing practices (GMP)
•Uses hand tools, power tools measurements devices and shop equipment for repairs
•Work with outside contractors and vendors as required
•Experience with Mig welding and some metal fabrication
•Experience working with pneumatics & hydraulics
•Basic electrical knowledge
•Knows how to prioritize work orders
•Uses Lockout/tagout to ensure safety when servicing or doing maintenance on a machine
•Implementation of storage as new source of income for the company
•Implementation for proper recycling of pallets and ink barrels for the company
•Interpret for Spanish Only speaking people in the workplace
Machine Operator, Dickten Masch Plastics (January 2016 – June 2018
Operate machines or auxiliary equipment according to work instructions
Retrieve parts from machine or conveyor
Trim gate, flash and/or excess plastic from each part
Inspect each part for flaws and/or defects
Gage parts as required
Dispose rejected parts in scrap gaylord for recycling
If other operations or assembly is required to finish a part, then perform as needed
Package quality parts in appropriate packaging provided or pallets
Always maintain and clean work area
Always keep pace with the speed of the machines
Complete all required reporting
Delivery Driver, Pano’s Fresh Market (March 2011 – June 2016)
•Load and unload truck
•Drive from Waukesha to Chicago to pick up merchandise
•Able to wrap the merchandise in pallets and load them in the truck.
•Good social skills to deal with vendors and contractors
Swim Instructor Self Employed (January 2010 – January 2011)
•Provided swim instruction to youth ages 6–10 years
•Maintained safety
•Maintain area organized
Lifeguard (Seasonal), Waukesha County (June 2009 – August 2009)
•Monitored and supervised swimmers and enforced safety rules
•Cleaned and maintained the pool area
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
•UW-Whitewater Swim Team 2014 – 2015
•Better Business Achievement Program 2010 – 2015
•Minority Business Program Services 2010 – 2015
•Varsity Soccer Team 2009 – 2010
•Varsity Swim Team 2006 – 2010
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST