Kobi Grooms
Ellenwood
Summary
To obtain a Maintenance Technician position in a manufacturing facility, utilizing my experience in managing and coordinating activities of the Maintenance team, and my strong mechanical and planning aptitude to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the facility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery
Atlanta ,GA
09.2023 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Maintenance Technician
Dawn Foods/ Rise Baking Company
Douglasville, GA
06.2018 - Current
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
- Ensured weekly preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and work orders were completed satisfactorily.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery
Tucker, GA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Adhered to company safety and OSHA procedures to minimize accidents.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
Maintenance Technician
Material In Motion
Fairburn, GA
12.2011 - 05.2018
- Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement.
- Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors,engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
- Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.
- Maintain or repair hydroelectric plant electrical, mechanical, or electronic equipment, such as motors, transformers, voltage regulators, generators,relays, battery systems, air compressors, sump pumps, gates, or valves.
- Splice or terminate cables or electrical wiring in hydroelectric plants.
- Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers,station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices
Maintenance Technician
Bake One
Smyrna, GA
11.2008 - 10.2011
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Examined alarm systems and monitors to meet fire marshal standards and safeguard personnel.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
Electrical Systems Specialist
USAF
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
02.2004 - 02.2008
- Worked with facility personnel to identify and administer electrical system upgrades while maintaining needed material and equipment.
- Collaborated with vendors, contractors, team members and other departments to complete efficient work.
- Reviewed engineering design proposals and completed drawings to determine feasibility of each plan and assess conformance with both safety and sound engineering practices standards.
- Created, aligned and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
- Developed and implemented improved maintenance and repair procedures to strengthen system operation and increase performance.
- Worked to create safe, low-cost and dependable designs.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
Education
Electrical Certification : Electrical -
United States Air Force Eletrical school
Sheppard AFB, TxHigh School Diploma -
Avondale High School
Avondale Estates, GASkills
- Strong mechanical and planning aptitude with knowledge of food manufacturing, FDA/USA, OSHA ,and EPA regulations
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office ,experience with CMMS and the ability to quickly learn
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems
- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Exhibit and promote the company's core values, including People, Safety, Customer Partnerships, Collaboration, Communication, and Results
Accomplishments
- Professional Summary Responsible Maintenance Technician proficient in Electrical and Mechanical.
- Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence.
- Thirteen years in Electrical and seven years in Maintenance positions.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery
09.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Dawn Foods/ Rise Baking Company
06.2018 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery
06.2017 - 06.2018
Maintenance Technician
Material In Motion
12.2011 - 05.2018
Maintenance Technician
Bake One
11.2008 - 10.2011
Electrical Systems Specialist
USAF
02.2004 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Avondale High School
Electrical Certification : Electrical -
United States Air Force Eletrical school