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Barry Adams

Coldwater,MS

Summary

Results-driven professional leads, motivates and collaborates with teams of mechanics. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction.

I have nearly 40 years of experience of working on machining and fabricating equipment. I have proficient mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Maintenance Tech III

Smith & Nephew, Inc
04.2005 - Current
  • Reduce downtime with timely troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of machinery issues.
  • Proficient mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic skills.
  • Proficient with hand tools.
  • Proficient with volt/ohm meter as well as amp probe meter and other electrical test equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues.
  • Move and reinstall machinery to include leveling, running air line to equipment and make sure each machine is back up and ready for production.
  • Maintained high safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Collaborate daily with management, engineering and operators regarding machine repairs.
  • Collaborate with international OEM personnel regarding machine repairs.

Service Manager/ Service Tech

Cardinal Machinery
03.1987 - 04.2005
  • Installed new CNC machinery at customer sites. Gave basic training to customers of machine operation.
  • Utilized mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills to repair customers machining and fabricating equipment and maintain customer relations.
  • Supervised 10 service technicians that covered a 5 state area installing and repairing customers machinery.
  • Provided phone support for customers that called with service issues.
  • Collaborated with parts department to identify the correct parts for customers parts order.

Education

Electronics

Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN

High School Diploma -

Horn Lake High School
Horn Lake, MS
05.1982

Skills

  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Scissor Lift, ForkLift Operators License
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Proficient with Hand Tools
  • Proficient with Electrical Test Meters (Volt/Ohm Meters etc)
  • AC & DC Electrical Systems
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Mainsaver: Workorder and Parts Documentation Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word and Outlook

Timeline

Machine Maintenance Tech III

Smith & Nephew, Inc
04.2005 - Current

Service Manager/ Service Tech

Cardinal Machinery
03.1987 - 04.2005

Electronics

Southwest Community College

High School Diploma -

Horn Lake High School
Barry Adams