Allen Brooks
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Lead Maintenance Technician with over 7 years maintaining electrical, mechanical and plumbing in factory environments. Trained in steam boiler operations and repairs and trained in mig and tig welding. Excellent ISO compliance through clear and consistent documentation. Brings own hand tools and willing to work hours needed to get job done.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
Shasta Beverages Inc.
Baltimore, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians in the team.
- Reviewed blueprints or diagrams when installing or repairing machinery.
- Installed new fixtures, appliances, and machinery as needed.
- Maintained detailed reports regarding the status of all assigned projects.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
- Programmed PLCs for the control of automated machinery.
- Inspected all electrical components for damage or wear and tear.
- Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
- Connected and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with welding equipment to determine necessary repairs or replacements.
- Inspected welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, and slag inclusions.
- Repaired worn out or damaged parts using appropriate gas metal arc Welding processes.
- Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
Maintenance Technician 2
Clendenin Brothers
Baltimore, MD
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Calibrated instruments used for testing purposes in order to maintain accuracy of readings.
- Ensured that all work was completed in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Tested existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
Maintenance Technician 2
H&S bakery
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Repaired faulty or damaged components on existing electrical systems.
Technician
Amazon
Baltimore, MD
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
Production Supervisor
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore, MD
11.2011 - 07.2019
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Provided technical support to senior team members by researching solutions to problems.
- Assisted in the preparation of project plans and schedules.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage Highschool
Baltimore, MD06-2010
Skills
- Electrical maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Technical training
- Record keeping
- Motor repair
- Arc welding
- Plumbing
- Steam boilers
- Lighting
- Single-phase motors
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- HVAC systems maintenance
- Product testing
- Painting
- Lock out tag out
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Boiler maintenance
- Air compressors
- Electrical systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Shasta Beverages Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician 2
Clendenin Brothers
05.2022 - 10.2023
Maintenance Technician 2
H&S bakery
08.2021 - 05.2023
Technician
Amazon
02.2019 - 05.2021
Production Supervisor
Baltimore Sun
11.2011 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Heritage Highschool