Kris Pierozek

Results-driven Maintenance/Automation Technician with 25+ years diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems including PLCs, Arburg injection molding machines, and Fanuc/Sepro robots. Proven track record improving production flow, quality, and equipment uptime in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Maintenance/automation technician - Thermo Fisher Scientific - Petaluma, CA

(2015-03 - 2022-06)

• Diagnosed and resolved complex faults on Arburg hydraulic and electric injection molding machines, minimizing unplanned downtime
• Monitored Fanuc robot performance and programmed teach positions to maintain precise, consistent production cycles
• Executed equipment calibrations and authored detailed SOPs to ensure compliance with blueprint and quality standards

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Scientific Specialties - Lodi, CA

(2005-05 - 2013-05)

Maintenance / Projects

• Troubleshot Arburg injection molding machines and Sepro robots, maintaining high OEE across multi-shift production
• Performed quarterly calibrations and maintained detailed written procedures aligned with engineering specifications
• Collaborated with international engineering teams to resolve quality issues and ensure purchase order and blueprint compliance

Technician - Synagro - Elk Grove, CA

(2004 - 2005)

Set up, maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Maintained and monitored industrial equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance to sustain operational continuity

Technician - Pechiney Cork and Seal - American Canyon, CA

(2002 - 2004)

Set up, maintain, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical equipment to ensure uninterrupted production.

• Supervised 4 production technicians, monitored equipment health, managed client interfacing, and oversaw screen printing and color matching operations

Packaging Department Technician - JVC Disc America Company - Elk Grove, CA

(1997 - 2002)

Independently set up, maintain, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment to ensure uninterrupted factory production.

• Maintained, set up, and repaired packaging machinery; coordinated with departments and contractors to maximize equipment uptime and accurate recordkeeping

High Speed Machine Technician - Stuart Hall - Woodland, CA

(1993 - 1998)

Set up new equipment and made adjustments as required.

• Diagnosed faults and performed proactive monitoring on high-speed production machines to prevent unplanned stoppages

Group Lead Technician - Westvaco - Emeryville, CA

(1994 - 1996)

Set up new equipment and made adjustments as required. Analyzed and diagnosed problems.

• Led technician group overseeing equipment maintenance, cross-departmental coordination, and adherence to detailed service procedures

High Speed Machine Technician - International Billing System - El Dorado Hills, CA

(1993 - 1994)

• Analyzed and diagnosed high-speed machine faults, taking corrective action to sustain production performance

Machine Technician - Quality Parks Products - Sacramento, CA

(1983 - 1989)

• Set up and maintained production machinery, diagnosing issues and performing adjustments to ensure consistent equipment operation

Associate's degree - Mechanical Engineering - Liceum Mechaniczne (1977-05 - 1981-06)