Zachary Tovar

Maintenance Technician and Mechanic with 10+ years of manufacturing and production experience in food processing environments. Experienced in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, fabrication, conveyor systems, TIG welding, steam systems, and equipment reliability improvements. Strong background supporting high-volume production operations while minimizing downtime and improving machine efficiency. Experienced using SAP and Asset Essentials CMMS systems.

Maintenance Technician at SVZ USA (2024-10 – Present)

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and preventative maintenance throughout a juice and puree processing facility
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pumps, motors, processing equipment, and plant production systems
• Assist with boiler, refrigeration, and steam system maintenance and troubleshooting
• Work with high-pressure steam systems used for product sterilization, heating, and cooking processes
• Fabricate and modify equipment components to improve machine reliability and efficiency
• Installed conveyor chain tensioner sprocket systems to improve chain adjustment and reduce maintenance issues
• Rebuilt conveyor guide systems by replacing and fabricating flat stock supports for UHMW guides
• Took responsibility for maintenance and reliability improvements in the raw receiving area by identifying chronic failure points and implementing proactive repairs and monitoring
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel for equipment repairs and fabrication projects
• Use Asset Essentials CMMS for maintenance tracking and work orders

Packaging Mechanic Specialist at Lamb Weston (2021-08 – 2024-10)

• Troubleshot and repaired packaging equipment including baggers, conveyors, hydraulic systems, motors, and packers
• Diagnosed electrical issues including VFD faults, blown fuses, tripped breakers, and motor failures
• Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on high-speed production lines
• Followed LOTO, GMP, and food safety standards
• Collaborated with operators and production teams to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Used SAP CMMS system for work orders and maintenance documentation

Packaging Operator at Lamb Weston (2019-12 – 2021-08)

• Operated and adjusted packaging machinery including baggers, palletizers, and packers
• Supported production efficiency through machine adjustments and quick product changeovers
• Maintained sanitation using chemicals and high-pressure systems
• Followed safety procedures and housekeeping standards

Production Manager at Perfect Blend, LLC (2017-12 – 2019-12)

• Managed production schedules, inventory, and workforce to meet delivery targets
• Improved operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating production bottlenecks
• Conducted employee evaluations and implemented performance improvements
• Established production standards and monitored production performance

High School Diploma