Chris Gehlhaar
San Antonio, TX *****
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
20+ years experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician in manufacturing environments including automotive, metal processing and food processing.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, drive systems, robotic welders, cnc lathes/mills, presses, dies, press brakes, injection molding equipment, etc.
Welding and fabrication experience
Electrical troubleshooting including PLC’s
Blueprint reading
HVAC, refrigeration and facility maintenance
Supervisory and leadership experience.
WORK HISTORY:
Durban Air Conditioning 2023 –Present
Commercial Maintenance
Responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of air conditioning systems in commercial properties. Focused on ensuring efficient operation, energy savings, and compliance with industry standards.
Cuisine Solutions
Machine Maintenance Tech III 2023—AUG 2024
Maintained and serviced machinery used in food production. Ensured equipment was running smoothly, conducted troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and support high-quality production.
Lonestar Bakery 2019 – AUG 2023
Machine Maintenance Tech III
General Machine Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pumps, Motors, Etc.
Takumi Ind 2017 to 2019
Machine Maintenance Tech / Team Leader
Responsible for Maintenance of: Blog. 40 78264
Oversaw team of 3 tech's
Linear Stamping Presses
Robotic and Manual Welders
Finished Parts Conveyors, Cranes and Compressors Cooling Towers
Delta Steel - San Antonio, TX 2007 to 2016
Maintenance Supervisor
Automated Plasma Cutting Units
Production Saws
Camber Machines
Cranes and Plate Magnets
Toyota - San Antonio, TX 2005 to 2007
Stamping Press Maintenance Supervisor
Stamping/Die Presses, Compressors, Cooling Towers, Scrap Conveyors and Facility.
Takata Seat Belts, Inc - San Antonio, TX 2002 to 2005
Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician
Industrial machinery
Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Proficient and electrical troubleshooting
Skilled welder/fabricator
Machine Maintenance Line Leader
EDUCATION:
Hallmark Institute of Aeronautics - San Antonio, TX February 2002
Diploma in Technology
CERTIFICATIONS:
Air frame and power plant
Aviation certification that qualifies technicians to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft's airframe (structural components) and powerplant (engines). It is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and ensures that individuals are trained to meet safety and performance standards in the aviation industry.