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John Strickland

Springfield

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering over 8 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Plastic Express
03.2023 - Current
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.

Maintenance Technician

Quantix Logistics
11.2022 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
  • Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
  • Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
  • Evaluated engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria.
  • Reviewed equipment areas to observe conditions impacting design and identified solutions to technical issues that arose during installation.
  • Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
  • Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
  • Developed, drafted and conducted preventive maintenance procedures to enforce business standards.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Shaw Industries
11.2019 - 11.2022

Managed preventive maintenance projects,employee tasks and performance while adhering to safety standards.

Delegated daily tasks to team members to manage resources and meet deadlines

  • Read blueprints and schematic drawings of machinery to determine appropriate procedures and necessary supplies.
  • Performed root-cause analysis on defective components, disassembling them to identify issues and completing necessary repairs.
  • Researched and implemented facility and equipment upgrades.
  • Educated production workers on routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
  • Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
  • Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.

Maintenance Technician

Flowers Foods
09.2014 - 11.2019
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.

Cabinet Builder II

Gulfstream Aerospace
03.2012 - 08.2014
  • Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
  • Assembled cabinet components using glue and mechanical fasteners to create strong, durable products.
  • Maintained safe and organized workspace to minimize risk of injury.
  • Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
  • Blueprint design understanding
  • Liaised with other woodworkers to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Created detailed moldings and trim for cabinetry and furniture.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety and code regulations to protect crew members, clients and structures from harm.
  • Reinforced joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
  • Designed furniture using computer-aided drawing programs.
  • Utilized CAD software to create detailed drawings of custom cabinetry.
  • Repaired and maintained equipment for optimal function and usage.
  • Sanded and finished surfaces to create smooth, polished appearance.
  • Constructed custom cabinets for residential and commercial spaces using varied hand and power tools.
  • Inspected completed cabinets for quality assurance.

Education

GED -

Christian Corner Stone Academy
01.2008

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Project Management
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Supply Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem Solving Ability
  • Safety Awareness
  • Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • OSHA
  • Organizational Ability
  • Mechanical Aptitude

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Plastic Express
03.2023 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Quantix Logistics
11.2022 - Current

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Shaw Industries
11.2019 - 11.2022

Maintenance Technician

Flowers Foods
09.2014 - 11.2019

Cabinet Builder II

Gulfstream Aerospace
03.2012 - 08.2014

GED -

Christian Corner Stone Academy
John Strickland