Anthony Ridgway
Downingtown
Summary
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with extensive experience in mechanical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Committed to optimizing service operations and ensuring safety standards while mentoring team members. Proven ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records to support operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technition
D&k Appliances
Newtown Square
04.2026 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired various home appliances including refrigerators and washers.
- Provided exceptional customer service during in-home installations and consultations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service operations and improve efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and repairs performed daily.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot appliance issues effectively on-site.
- Assisted customers in understanding appliance features and maintenance procedures.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1st Class
Wawa Beverage Company-Media
Media
03.2020 - Current
- Create and schedule repair and installation projects under supervision supervision
- Troubleshot and repaired mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical machinery to maintain production.
- Performed preventative maintenance and addressed on-call repairs to minimize downtime.
- Inspected machinery and prioritized upcoming preventive maintenance tasks.
- Worked with a team to complete repair calls safely and efficiently.
- Managed projects with department supervisors, staff, and outside contractors to ensure seamless operations.
- Mentored and trained new hires to improve team performance.
- Communicated effectively with multiple departments to coordinate repairs and maintenance.
Pasteurizer, Receiver, Operator, CIP Operator, Inventory Handler
Wawa Dairy
05.2016 - Current
- Supervise production and processing employees as the processing lead.
- Pasteurized dairy products and drinks using computer data entry and monitoring staff and production operation.
- Batched flavored products with precise ingredient measurements.
- Operated electric-powered pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Set up and ran CIP cycles for equipment cleaning and sanitation.
- Marked charts to ensure safe pasteurization temperatures.
- Documented and kept records of vitamins added to milk products.
- Planned and managed silo usage for production needs.
- Communicated with management, operators, lab associates, and receivers for efficient shift operations.
Machine Filler Operator
Cumberland Dairy
Bridgeton
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Operated dairy packaging equipment, ensuring steady production output.
- Monitored machine performance, identifying and reporting issues to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Executed sanitation procedures, maintaining equipment cleanliness and ensuring product safety.
- Supported inventory management by organizing and tracking stock levels.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Cumberland Regional High School
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Manufacturing
- Industrial maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Root cause analysis
- Computer operation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Customer communication
- Customer interaction
- Supervisory/team lead
- Staff training
- Factory experience
- Schematics
- Mechanical knowledge
- Inventory records
- Schematics
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Service Technition
D&k Appliances
04.2026 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1st Class
Wawa Beverage Company-Media
03.2020 - Current
Pasteurizer, Receiver, Operator, CIP Operator, Inventory Handler
Wawa Dairy
05.2016 - Current
Machine Filler Operator
Cumberland Dairy
07.2014 - 05.2016
High school diploma or GED -
Cumberland Regional High School