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L. Rick Shelton

L. Rick Shelton

Automation Maintenance Tech 3
Baltimore,MD

Summary

To contribute skill, experience, and drive to an employer with stability, room for growth, and a strong vision for the future.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenace Molding Tech

Becton Dickinson
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Operated and maintained 6 molding machines
  • coordinate machine operations and scheduling to increase efficiency
  • Sample and evaluate quality of product bi-hourly
  • Precise documentation of product production
  • log all performed maintenance
  • Perform Preventative Maintenance
  • closely watch Automation to ensure propr functionality
  • Monitor HMI's to detect and diagnose problems
  • EMERGENCY repair of downed equipment
  • Proper LOTO procedures
  • Install, remove, adjust and/or replace machine components as needed ( limit/read sensors, vacuum hoses ,VFD's, belts , conveyors, rollers, etc)
  • Coordinate with contractors

Equipment Maintenance Technician 3

Buckhead Meats
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
  • Troubleshot and repaired electromechanical and pneumatic systems, using electrical drawings.
  • Diagnosed electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment components.
  • Performed repairs and maintenance to food prep\, automaion, electrical and other related systems and equipment.
  • Disassemble and reassemble equipment for daily cleaning
  • LOTO procedure adherance
  • Clean and maintain shop and tools
  • Coordinate with contractors
  • EMERGENCY repairs

Elite Line Services/ Amazon BWI2

Reliability Maintenance Engineer
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Checked temperature control to maintain proper conditions.
  • Reduced and eliminated downtime to drive quality of products.
  • Performed inspections throughout processes to meet quality standards.
  • Observed, maintained and addressed issues to prevent and reduce waste.
  • Maintained work area and equipment to comply with company and sanitary standards.
  • Scheduled and performed informal inspections to identify safety and operational concerns.
  • Documented daily activities efficiently and accurately with accurate company logs.
  • LOTO procedures STOP work Procedure
  • Interpretation of electrical schematics
  • Usage of hand tools, measuring equipment, and Guages

Owner

Art on a Wire Services, LLC
10.2013 - 10.2021
  • Develop promotions/advertising, Inventory and purchasing materials and equipment, Customized design of home theater systems, Scheduling and conducting estimates, Negotiate fees and payment schedule, Develop contracts, Maintain financial records

Field Technician

WachsWater Services
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
  • Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
  • Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
  • Enacted successful repairs by applying technical skills and operations knowledge.
  • Trained and guided new technicians to equip with skills and knowledge needed to efficiently perform work.
  • Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.

Engineering Designer

Concast
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
  • Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
  • Conducted research and gathered data on engineering components and systems.
  • Assisted with design and implementation of new engineering processes and procedures to optimize productivity.

Utilities Designer

CNA Engineering
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
  • Identified design requirements for each project.
  • Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.
  • Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.

Assistant Project Manager

AM Liner/R&R Construction
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Daily report preparation, Quantity recording and reporting, Field investigation of existing utilities, Coordinating and Supervising 2-7 working crews daily, Ensuring product place meets contract specifications, Project schedule adherence, Field change documentation, RFI preparation and documentation

Field Technician

SAK Construction, LLC
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Install sewer liners, Daily safety meetings', Set-up confined space entry equipment, Set-up sewer bypass, Drive and maintain company vehicles, Maintain daily paperwork( confined space entry permits, vehicles logs/inspections), Assist in operation and maintenance of TV/Service Cutting Truck, Traffic control planning and set-up

Utility Locator/Field Supervisor/Laborer

Metra Industries
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • Operate heavy equipment( Backhoe, Loader, Dump truck), Removal residential water services, Installation of residential water services, Written documentation of water service meter pit condition and recommendation, Photograph documentation of water service meter pit, Work in conjunction with Baltimore City inspectors to ensure proper installation and compliance, Document disposition of all work performed, Weekly preparation of time-charging documents, Utilize Metrotech equipment to locate water services and any conflicting utilities

Laborer/Pipe layer/Small Equipment Operator

Metra Industries
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • Configure pipe routes, Align pipes in sections, Dig trenches with trenching tools, Insert pipes into trenches w/wo heavy equipment, Ensure pipes are fitted and aligned using hand levels, grade rods and/or transit levels, Seal joints, Daily reporting of quantities installed, Equipment truck operator/stocking and maintenance, Traffic Control Set-up, Job-site equipment staging, Top-man/assist pipe layer in-trench and maintain his/her safety, Occasional Backhoe and Bobcat operations

Project Manager

RKC, Services
05.2010 - 07.2012
  • Research Contracts, Prepare/Develop contract bids, Recruit/Interview prospective personnel, Prepare/Develop client presentations, CPM schedule development, Establishing pre-construction/current construction/testing and inspection/safety meetings, Establish and monitor payment schedule, Maintain daily/weekly logs

Maintenance

Multicorp. Commercial Cleaning/ Mosley Mgmt. /Supreme Sports Center
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Ordering Supplies, Daily employee work assigning, Maintain locker room cleanliness, Maintain equipment room cleanliness, Maintain child care room cleanliness

Owner

Underground Mapping Solutions, LLC
06.2007 - 12.2008
  • Set-up and structuring of daily operations, Create and maintain client base, Maintain all financial aspects of daily operations, Initiate and complete all records research, Order and maintain stocked equipment, Set-up and coordinate field meetings, Ship instrumentation out for calibration, Track work progress, Acquire new work/clients, Document project/client status using MS 0ffice Suites, Changing documents using AutoCAD/Microstation

Field Supervisor

NTI, Inc.
08.2005 - 09.2006
  • Coordinated and supervised approximately 10 to 75 workers, Inspected proper placement of Verizon fiber optic facilities, Regularly met with, informed, and assured adherence to county and local guidelines, Submitted daily written progress and billing information, Coordinated and confirmed Miss Utility locates, Implemented state and local traffic control guidelines, Completed damage investigations and reports, and resolve customer relations issues, Translated work to be performed from blueprints to work crews, Accounted for daily footage (linear & depth) and materials used for proper billing, Accounted for crews working hours and billable hours for proper billing, Utilized pipehorn to sweep work area as additional assurance of utility locates

Field Technician/ Supervisor

General Fiber Communications
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Supervised and assisted 10 to 20 field technicians in all aspects of daily duties, Installed, troubleshoot, and repaired T1 cabling and Telco cabling, equipment and practices (including color coded wiring, punch blocks, testing, layouts, etc.), television and internet services, Configured cable televisions to home theater equipment, Addressed and eliminated public relations issues, Maintained proper billing procedures, Coordinated training and up training with upper management, Reconciled equipment and customer payments, Developed customer relations strategies to eliminate complaints, Developed and integrate an (up)training program for all technicians

Project Manager

Inframap, Inc.
01.2003 - 04.2004
  • Coordinated government and private sector contracts, Planned and coordinated meetings with clients on all levels, Conducted field investigations, Assisted in the total station surveying; AutoCAD and Microstation, Contributed to proposals, training, drafting, documentation, and employee reviews, Operated all locating equipment, Read plats, blueprints, and schematics, Trained employees and operated mobile vacuum, Custom made air lances for vertical digs, Ordered, inventoried, and maintained equipment for vac-trucks, Ensued proper vehicle maintenance, Quality controlled and finalized all rough and final drafts for customers, Assist in vacuum truck maintenance (Oil changes, air-lance and hose fabrication, compressor checks, etc.), Documented all field findings

Technician/ Supervisor

KCI Technologies, Inc.
05.2002 - 02.2003
  • Mapping of all underground utilities, Coordinating AutoCAD and Microstation drafting, total station surveying, Records research with all applicable municipalities, Client acquisitions and proposals, Employee training, time charging, and reviews, Operating all locating equipment (pipehorn, subsite, cat, metrotech, etc), Reading plats, blueprints, and schematics, Ensuring proper billing and time charging to all clients, Account for vehicle mileage, Assist in vacuum truck maintenance (Oil changes, hopper cleaning, making and cleaning hoses and air-lances), Photographed and documented all field findings, Assisted in finalization of all rough and final drafts and completed product

Utility Locator

Utiliquest
05.1998 - 04.2002
  • Operated various locating-equipment to mark underground utilities for Verizon and BG&E, Documented all locates, Meet time commitments, Maintained proper home garaging procedures, Read prints, plats, and blueprints

Education

Current Construction Project Management Degree Student -

Catonsville Community College
01.2014

Skills

  • Utility Location(one man locating and two man sweeping)
  • MSHA traffic control certified
  • Troubleshooting and metering devices
  • Proficient with all models of pipehorn, subsite, metrotech, cat, and radiodetection locating devices
  • Small construction equipment operation
  • Precision Maintenance

Phone

4437804867

References

Reference available upon request

Certification

OSHA 40hrs/and full semester for degree

Precision Maintenance Engineering 40hrs

Timeline

Maintenace Molding Tech

Becton Dickinson
01.2025 - 04.2025

Equipment Maintenance Technician 3

Buckhead Meats
12.2024 - 01.2025

Elite Line Services/ Amazon BWI2

Reliability Maintenance Engineer
11.2021 - 04.2024

Field Technician

WachsWater Services
03.2019 - 03.2020

Engineering Designer

Concast
05.2018 - 03.2019

Utilities Designer

CNA Engineering
09.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Project Manager

AM Liner/R&R Construction
07.2015 - 08.2015

Field Technician

SAK Construction, LLC
10.2014 - 06.2015

Owner

Art on a Wire Services, LLC
10.2013 - 10.2021

Utility Locator/Field Supervisor/Laborer

Metra Industries
08.2012 - 10.2013

Laborer/Pipe layer/Small Equipment Operator

Metra Industries
08.2012 - 10.2013

Project Manager

RKC, Services
05.2010 - 07.2012

Maintenance

Multicorp. Commercial Cleaning/ Mosley Mgmt. /Supreme Sports Center
03.2009 - 03.2010

Owner

Underground Mapping Solutions, LLC
06.2007 - 12.2008

Field Supervisor

NTI, Inc.
08.2005 - 09.2006

Field Technician/ Supervisor

General Fiber Communications
07.2004 - 07.2005

Project Manager

Inframap, Inc.
01.2003 - 04.2004

Technician/ Supervisor

KCI Technologies, Inc.
05.2002 - 02.2003

Utility Locator

Utiliquest
05.1998 - 04.2002

Current Construction Project Management Degree Student -

Catonsville Community College

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