Andrew Fay
Hutchinson
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Technician with 15 years in electrical and mechanical systems. Focused on preventive maintenance and effective problem-solving, while coaching junior technicians to enhance team performance. Contributed to reducing unplanned downtime and improving work order completion and machine reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Viega LLC
McPherson
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for equipment reliability.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Monitored and oversaw the operation of the building management system, including all lighting, water treatment, HVAC, building access control, boiler, and compressed air systems.
- Sourced and secured parts and supplies from catalogs and suppliers to support timely maintenance operations.
- Maintained clean work areas to ensure safety and compliance with 6S principles.
- Coached junior technicians on machine operation and repair best practices to enhance team skill levels.
Lead Maintenance Electrician
Sonoco Hutchinson Mill
Hutchinson
10.2005 - 03.2023
- Conducted electrical maintenance on production machinery and support equipment.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for electrical failures and system malfunctions.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for electrical systems.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices and safety protocols in maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshot and identified root causes of electrical problems using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermographic cameras, vibration analysis.
- Programmed PLCs for automated machinery operations.
- Installed and repaired cables and wiring.
- Planned and implemented Plant shutdown maintenance tasks.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Automation
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KSSkills
- HVAC systems
- Building management systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Boiler maintenance
- Chiller maintenance
- Air compressors
- Lighting systems
- Electrical systems
- Variable frequency drives
- Pipe maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety inspections
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- OSHA 10 (Hutchinson Community College) 2017
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety Course (Viega LLC) 2025
- NFPA 70B Safety Training Course (Viega LLC) 2025
- WorkKeys National Career Readiness Platinum Certification ( Hutchinson Community College) 2023
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Viega LLC
10.2023 - Current
Lead Maintenance Electrician
Sonoco Hutchinson Mill
10.2005 - 03.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Automation
Hutchinson Community College