Open To Work
Benjamin Daffron
Madisonville,TN
Summary
Driven Maintenance Supervisor with extensive experience leading industrial maintenance operations in high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven success in developing preventive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and managing facility improvement projects. Skilled in team leadership, troubleshooting mechanical systems, safety compliance, and coordinating equipment installations. Experienced in supporting startup operations for a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Certified in NFPA 70E, PIV operation, scissor lift operation, and Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Cobalt Boats
Lenoir City, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Coordinated repairs and troubleshooting for mechanical systems, optimizing response times for service requests.
- Trained new staff on maintenance procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed inventory of tools and equipment, streamlining procurement processes to reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to facilitate modifications that improved overall equipment performance.
- Project management in starting up and building a facility, continuous facility expansions, and support any and all additional equipment installations.
Maintenance Team Leader
Malibu Boats
Loudon, TN
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure timely completion of repair and service tasks
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment, enhancing operational efficiency
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing downtime significantly
Maintenance Technician
Malibu Boats
Loudon, TN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
- Maintained accurate logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory.
- Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance to extend lifespan and reliability.
Lamination Technician
Malibu Boats
Loudon, TN
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated lamination equipment to apply protective layers on boat surfaces.
- Assisted in maintaining quality control standards during production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline lamination workflows and reduce waste.
- Trained new hires on safe handling of tools and materials used in lamination.
Operator/Truck Driver
Watson’s Septic
Madisonville, TN
09.2008 - 10.2018
- Operated vacuum trucks for septic tank pumping and cleaning services.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading equipment for septic maintenance tasks.
- Followed safety protocols during transportation of hazardous materials to prevent incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
TCAT
Knoxville, TN12.2021
Skills
Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Contractor coordination
- Professional communication
Team supervision
Facilities maintenance
Maintenance recordkeeping
Lockout and tagout procedures
Safety protocols
Equipment troubleshooting
Grounds maintenance
Emergency response
Pool maintenance
Deadline management
Maintenance scheduling
Certification
First Aid
Arc Flash Certified
PIV Certified
Scissor Lift Certified
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Cobalt Boats
03.2024 - Current
Maintenance Team Leader
Malibu Boats
08.2021 - 03.2024
Maintenance Technician
Malibu Boats
06.2021 - 08.2021
Lamination Technician
Malibu Boats
10.2020 - 06.2021
Operator/Truck Driver
Watson’s Septic
09.2008 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
TCAT