Aaron Rice
Chatsworth,GA
Summary
Dedicated technician with a solid foundation in industrial maintenance. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and proactive maintenance strategies, eager to leverage expertise to support operational standards to ensure equipment reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Technician Apprentice
Shaw Floors
7195 SR-140 W
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of flooring products to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing equipment to minimize downtime
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols and best practices
- Maintained accurate documentation of maintenance activities and repair logs
- Participated in training sessions to improve technical skills and knowledge base
- Utilized specialized tools for testing material durability and performance
- Monitored production processes to detect anomalies and recommend corrective actions
- Reduced downtime for production machinery through proactive preventative maintenance measures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and applying them to daily tasks.
- Gained proficiency in various hand and power tools to ensure tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Enhanced communication skills by effectively conveying project needs and updates to supervisors and peers.
- Implemented suggestions from mentors, leading to enhanced productivity and skill development.
- Built strong relationships with team members and supervisors, fostering a positive work environment.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Engaged in ongoing training sessions to enhance product knowledge and installation techniques within the company framework.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Dye Lab Technician
Shaw Floors
200 Fred Hurley Rd
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated dyeing machinery to ensure quality and consistency of color outcomes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Monitored dyeing processes to maintain compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
- Prepared dye formulas based on specifications, ensuring precise color matching for various products.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance workflow efficiency.
LVT Superintendent
United Surface Solutions
1996 SR-225
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational protocols.
- Managed inventory control systems to maintain stock levels and reduce costs.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify bottlenecks and optimize productivity.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
NPC South
1101 Riverbend Rd
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Implemented efficient receiving procedures, enhancing accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Trained new staff on shipping protocols and warehouse management systems for improved team performance.
- Oversaw documentation for shipping manifests, maintaining accurate records of deliveries and returns.
- Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Managed daily shipment scheduling with carriers, optimizing transportation costs and delivery times for customers.
Cashier Team Lead
Freds
2311 E Morris St
03.2013 - 11.2017
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and customer transactions.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers on company policies and customer service standards.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline checkout procedures and enhance efficiency.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, maintaining high satisfaction levels during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels at the register, facilitating timely restocking of merchandise displays.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Dalton, GA05-2028
Industrial Maintenance Level 1 & 2 - Multi-Craft
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA08-2026
High School Diploma -
Morris Innovative High School
104 Fort Hill Terr12-2017
Skills
- Predictive maintenance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Equipment repairs
- Equipment installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment preparation
- Performance improvement
- Electrical systems
Accomplishments
Opportunity to assist experienced Electricians to plan, prepare, and execute live work
Timeline
Reliability Technician Apprentice
Shaw Floors
08.2025 - Current
Dye Lab Technician
Shaw Floors
02.2025 - 08.2025
LVT Superintendent
United Surface Solutions
05.2021 - 02.2025
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
NPC South
11.2017 - 05.2021
Cashier Team Lead
Freds
03.2013 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Industrial Maintenance Level 1 & 2 - Multi-Craft
Chattahoochee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Morris Innovative High School