Andrew Whaley
United States
Summary
Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Vaughn Regional
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Flex-N-Gate
12.2017 - 08.2024
- Utilized advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation or robotics, further enhancing productivity levels.
- Expanded knowledge of emerging technologies within the robotics field through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Assisted id performed preventive
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Conducted detailed analyses of system failures, developing solutions that minimized future occurrences and improved overall productivity levels.
- Improved process efficiency by conducting regular control system performance evaluations and maintenance.
- Certified Basic Trouble shooting and Maintenance
- Certified NACHI Robotics
- Certified Rockwell SLC500 Programming
- Certified FANUC Programming
- Certified SCHULER Mechanical concepts Transfer Press
Lead Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician
Birmingham Rail and Locomotive
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Trouble shooting all electrical equipment, machines, cranes, forklifts, etc
- New installations
- PLC's (Allen Bradley & Siemens)
- Welding
- Burning
- Problem Solving
Ladle Treatment Operator
United States Steel
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Excellent work record
- First and second shift leader
- Calculating correct materials for castable rounds
- Provide training for all new Qbop LTO employees
- Transported heavy steel components from ground level to elevated structures.
- Aligned and leveled each steel component into place before bolting and welding parts into fixed positions.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Managed press, brake and roll operations, fabricating sheet steel to specified dimensions and configurations.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as cranes and forklifts, for efficient movement of steel materials throughout the facility.
Education
Attended College - Baseball Scholarship
Central Alabama Community College
01.1999
High School -
McAdory High School
01.1996
Skills
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Technical Programming Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Industrial equipment
- Motor controls
- Control circuits
- Electrical panels
Certification
- Trouble Shooting, Programming, and Maintenance Certification, NSRW, 2018
- Resistance Welding Certification, NSRW, 2018
- Nachi Robotics Systems, Nachi, 2018
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Vaughn Regional
08.2024 - 12.2024
Maintenance Technician
Flex-N-Gate
12.2017 - 08.2024
Lead Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician
Birmingham Rail and Locomotive
11.2015 - 12.2017
Ladle Treatment Operator
United States Steel
01.2010 - 08.2015
High School -
McAdory High School
Attended College - Baseball Scholarship
Central Alabama Community College