Industrial Machine Operator & Lead Technician
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IGNACIO CADENAS
Location: Tolleson, AZ ***** Phone: 602-***-**** Email: ************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced and versatile Industrial Machine Operator, Lead, and Field Technician with strong expertise in heavy equipment operation, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, and team supervision. Skilled in maintaining high production efficiency, executing preventive maintenance, and ensuring strict safety standards. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish. CORE QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Equipment Operation: Double-Fork Forklifts, Electric / LP / Propane Forklifts, Paver Tumblers, Scissor Lifts, Industrial Sweepers, Dock Plates
Maintenance & Technical: Preventive Maintenance (PM), Electrical Diagnostics & Wiring, Hydraulic Systems, Engine Repair, Conduit Installation, Outlets & Fixtures
Leadership & Ops: Crew Leadership (8+ Yrs), Production Line Management, Quality Control, 24/7 Emergency Dispatch Calls, Customer Service & Parts Sales
Languages & Soft Skills: Bilingual (English / Spanish), Self-Motivated, Independent Worker, Organized, Problem Solving DETAILED WORK EXPERIENCE
Doubler Forklift Operator — Oldcastle APG 10/2022 – 07/2026 Operated double-fork industrial forklifts to efficiently unload active conveyor production lines and transport heavy manufacturing materials. Performed quality control inspections on finished goods, managed product packaging, and performed scheduled preventive maintenance
(PM) on plant machinery.
Machine Operator Lead / Forklift Operator — Pavestone Company 02/2014 – 07/2026 Led daily production crews for 8+ years, directing workflow and ensuring safety standards across paver tumbler and forklift operations. Maintained heavy industrial machinery, diagnosed daily operational issues, and ensured timely fulfillment of customer orders. Electrician — Hilty's Electrician (AZ) 02/2008 – 02/2009 Installed, tested, and repaired electrical wiring, outlets, electrical boxes, light fixtures, and ceiling fans across job sites. Dug trenches and executed site preparation for electrical conduit runs. Field Technician — Waymar Material Handling Heavy Equipment (AZ) 02/2007 – 06/2009 Serviced and repaired electrical and LP/propane forklifts, dock plates, sweeper trucks, scissor lifts, and diesel power units. Responded to 24-hour emergency field service dispatches, conducted routine PM maintenance, and handled sales and parts support. Landscaper / Maintenance Worker — Gold Canyon Landscaping (AZ) 01/2007 – 01/2008 Repaired automated sprinkler systems, trimmed trees and shrubs, and performed year-round seasonal yard maintenance and cleanups. Field Technician — Nauman Hubbs Forklifts (AZ) 02/2003 – 04/2004 Performed mechanical and electrical repairs on electric and LP/propane forklifts, industrial sweepers, scissor lifts, and dock plates. Handled 24-hour emergency call-outs and provided customer service and parts support. Field Technician — Crown Lifts (Hayward, CA) 09/2000 – 08/2002 Executed fleet maintenance, electrical diagnostics, and hydraulic service on customer material handling equipment. Repaired scissor lifts, industrial sweepers, dock plates, and diesel-powered equipment. EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Automotive Technology Universal Technical Institute (UTI) — Phoenix, AZ Graduated July 2, 1999 1,260 Hours Intensive Training Including: Automotive Engines & Repair, Fuel
& Ignition, Drivability & Emission, Automotive Power Trains, Brakes, Custom Engine Rebuilding, Climate Control, Automatic Transmission, Electronic Technology, Advanced Diagnostic Systems, and Undercar. High School Diploma / Associate Degree
San Jose High Academy — San Jose, CA Graduated June 1998 Certifications & Honors:
Electric, LP, and Propane Forklift Training Certificates Preventive Maintenance Training Certificates
UTI Lab Foreman Certificate (Automotive Undercar)
Certificate for Tune-ups & Electrical Systems
People Skills & Sales Certificates
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