Garcia Joins LAVATEC
Marco Garcia is the newest Service Technician at LAVATEC, based in Las Vegas. With over 25 years of mechanical and technical experience working with industrial machinery, Garcia returns to the laundry industry after a 10-year absence.
About the Role
This position involves servicing and maintaining industrial laundry equipment, leveraging extensive experience in installation, troubleshooting, and upgrades. The role includes working with LAVATEC machinery, a technology Garcia has been familiar with since 2000.
Background & Experience
- Served as an aircraft mechanic in the Honduran Air Force, gaining early experience in challenging environments with limited tools.
- Worked at Mission Industries in Nevada (1997–2007), an industrial laundry operation processing linen for Las Vegas hotels, where he installed, maintained, and upgraded equipment while training other workers.
- Spent six years as a Service Technician at Jensen USA before transitioning to roles in glass and metal manufacturing.
- Most recently worked on industrial machines for one of the largest roofing contractors in the Las Vegas area (2021–2023).
Key Skills
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
- Installation, maintenance, and upgrading of industrial machinery.
- Training and mentoring other technicians.
- Experience with LAVATEC, Jensen, and other industrial laundry equipment.
“I learned early in my career that trying to install equipment in a third-world country with the lack of proper tools can be very challenging,” said Garcia. “Working at Mission Industries helped me develop my skills because I learned how to troubleshoot. I was introduced to LAVATEC machines in 2000 and I’ve now come full circle to doing what I know best. I hope to retire working on the machines that made me who I am today.”
For more information, visit the company’s website: LAVATEC.