Adam Fox
Saint Charles
Summary
Experienced industrial maintenance professional with leadership experience supporting high-speed manufacturing equipment and CNC machinery. Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, PLC, and automated production systems while leading maintenance activities, training operators, and driving preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime. Background includes maintaining PLC-driven equipment, conveyor systems, motors, and VFD-controlled machinery in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Handyman
Self-Employeed
Saint Charles
09.2025 - Current
- Completed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general repair work for residential customers, including outlets, lighting, fixtures, and basic system troubleshooting.
- Performed mechanical repairs, equipment maintenance, and small installation projects using hand and power tools.
- Handled general home maintenance and remodeling work such as drywall repair, carpentry, and basic plumbing fixes.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Austin Machine
O'Fallon
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Lead maintenance on HAAS, Makino, and manual cnc machines and lathes.
Owner and Operator
Fox Real Estate Services
Saint Charles
04.2012 - 08.2023
- I managed this company as a subcontractor and worked in rental housing maintenance as well as general contracting.
- My daily scope of work included: flooring (ceramic, laminate, hardwood), drywall repair, electrical (branch circuits, grounding, troubleshooting and repair), plumbing (stack replacement, copper repair and replacement, pvc drain repair and replacement), bath and kitchen remodeling, roofing repair (composite, metal, flat), gutter/fascia repair, appliance repair and install, concrete repair (stairs, patios, foundation crack repair), basement water proofing, asphalt sealing, door (prehung and slab) and window install (vinyl prehung).
- I completed bids, managed employees, I conducted the planning, ongoing work, and completion of all jobs.
Maintenance Technician
Digican printing
Saint Charles
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Employed as a Maintenance technician.
- My duties include managing the training of the maintenance team, machine operators, preventative maintenance, ongoing improvements, and future upgrades/expansion.
- Maintenance covers Digital beverage can printers that are manufactured in Germany.
- The machines consist of multiple PLCs and Siemens PCs as well as VFDs to control 60+ motors in each unit.
- Also covered is a palletizing/conveyance system that is manufactured in the US.
- This system includes multiple Siemens PLCs and VFDs which run a custom built and designed can cleaning station, IR heat lamps, depalletizer, re palletizer, and vacuum conveyors to in-feed and out-feed beverage cans.
Field Service Technician
Missouri Machinery and Engineering
St. Louis
04.2020 - 05.2021
- I perform service and repair of electric motors and water pumps.
- Electrical experience includes conduit of all types, three phase, single phase, DC control, PLC and VFD devices.
- Plumbing experience includes pvc to 6", Stainless steel to 2", and ductile to 10+".
- I am well versed in troubleshooting and maintaining records of repairs.
- Daily scope of work also includes estimation of materials and labor, management of workers and outside contractors, customer service and scheduling.
Service Technician
Kern Inc
Maryland Heights
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Employed as a maintenance technician at a postal processing facility.
- Scope of work includes maintaining a PLC driven, high speed mail insertion machines, removal and installation of machines, preventative maintenance on the system, troubleshooting machines during production of mail pieces, documenting work completed during shift, 12v - 480v electrical wiring, optical sensor replacement and configuration, pneumatic system cleaning and replacement, custom fabrication of parts, training machine operators, accounting for inventory of parts on a mobile phone application.
Field Service Technician
Sos Facility Services
Cape Coral
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Industrial maintenance technician that travels in the Midwest managing preventative maintenance inspections at chemical facilities.
- My daily scope of work included: scheduling of outside contractors for estimates and work performed, managing preventative maintenance logs, organize safety training for contractors, complete hot work permits and manage hot work around hazardous material, maintain functionality of electrical safety equipment on plant premises, performance testing on electrical lab equipment, use of electrical and airflow meters, and manage any repair work the plants may need while I am on-site.
- I am also trained in the use of heavy equipment such as boom lifts, Skid Steer, Tractor with PTO rotary motor.
- I am currently trained yearly for hot work, confined space work, first aid, lock out tag out, fall protection, ladder safety, OSHA 10.
E-4 Fire Team Leader
US Army
Fairbanks
01.2008 - 11.2010
- E-4 Fire Team Leader, Platoon Vehicle Commander, Unit Movement Officer, and Sling Load Inspector.
- One 12-month deployment to Diyala, Iraq.
- Received an Honorable Discharge upon leaving the service.
Education
Certification in Welding -
Southwestern Illinois College
United States05-2024
Electrical certificate - Electrician
American Trade School
Saint Ann, MO01-2012
Skills
- Electrical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Industrial Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- HVAC Systems
- Blueprint & Schematic Reading
- Mechanical Systems
- Conveyor Systems
- CMMS
- LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand & Power Tools
Willing To Relocate
Panama City, FL
Certification
- OSHA 10, 08/01/23, current
- Driver's License, current
- Forklift Certification, current
- Welding Certification, 08/01/23, current
- First Aid Certification, current
- AWS D1.1, current
- CPR Certification, current
- Class E, current
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training, current
- Chauffeur's Permit, current
- Fall Protection Certification, current
Military Service
Army, US, E-4, 01/01/08, 11/01/10, Infantryman Fire Team Leader
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Handyman
Self-Employeed
09.2025 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician
Austin Machine
03.2025 - 09.2025
Maintenance Technician
Digican printing
02.2022 - 09.2022
Field Service Technician
Missouri Machinery and Engineering
04.2020 - 05.2021
Service Technician
Kern Inc
03.2018 - 07.2018
Field Service Technician
Sos Facility Services
09.2015 - 08.2017
Owner and Operator
Fox Real Estate Services
04.2012 - 08.2023
E-4 Fire Team Leader
US Army
01.2008 - 11.2010
Certification in Welding -
Southwestern Illinois College
Electrical certificate - Electrician
American Trade School