Bert Cromer
Starr,SC
Summary
Versatile Maintenance Technician experienced in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems within manufacturing, packaging, and food production sectors. Achieved enhanced operational efficiency and reduced production downtime through installation and programming of automation systems, alongside effective on-call technical support. Focused on optimizing equipment performance and increasing asset utilization to support cost-effective production expansion.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Clarion Technologies
Anderson, SC
10.2014 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical faults on injection molding machines, robots, pad printers, grinders, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring production continuity with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with hydraulic pumps, valves and motors.
- Installed, tested and maintained robotic systems to ensure optimal performance.
Electrician
The C.F. Sauer Co
Mauldin, SC
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Installed and programmed Allen Bradley PanelView, PLCs, and VFDs to enhance process automation and control system reliability.
- Troubleshot and repaired automated fillers, cappers, packers, palletizing, and depalletizing machines and conveyors, ensuring uninterrupted food production and packaging
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
Electrical Technician
Aurora Specialty Textiles
Travelers Rest, SC
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Diagnosed equipment problems using manuals, schematics, and test equipment, thereby reducing troubleshooting time and improving repair accuracy.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained AC Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), DC Variable Speed Drives, and RTD temperature sensors on tenter-frame machines and dyeing equipment, ensuring optimal machine performance.
- Logged repairs and preventive maintenance services into ePac CMMS, improving maintenance tracking and compliance.
Tool Grinder Operator
Starr Tool Sharpening
Starr, SC
07.2008 - 03.2009
- Set up and operated grinding machines, including surface, universal, carbide, drill, and tool and cutter grinders, to sharpen cutting tools to precise specifications.
- Dressed abrasive wheel to change cutting action or shape, maintaining optimal grinding performance and tool accuracy.
- Measured sharpened cutting tools to verify conformance to specifications using fixed gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments, ensuring quality standards.
Maintenance Technician
Standard Motor Products
Greenville, SC
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Diagnosed and repaired multiple spindle screw machines, CNC lathes, grinders, spinners, coil winders, injection molding machines, EDMs, laser welders, and various test equipment, ensuring high equipment availability.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all production machines and support equipment, reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
- Performed preventive maintenance on production machines and support equipment, extending equipment lifespan and ensuring consistent operational capacity.
- Logged repairs and preventive maintenance activities in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), enhancing maintenance documentation accuracy and scheduling efficiency.
Maintenance Technician
Precise Technology
Anderson, SC
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Performed fault isolation, testing, troubleshooting, adjustments, and alignments, increasing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Repaired and maintained automated packaging equipment, including conveyor lines and Fanuc palletizing robots, improving packaging operations.
- Executed daily preventive maintenance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain optimal machine performance.
Electronic Technician
Fabri-Kal Corporation
Piedmont, SC
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired electrical and electronic faults on thermoforming machines, extruders, and automated packaging equipment while maintaining high production efficiency.
- Executed preventive maintenance and documented work orders and daily reports to enhance tracking and ensure compliance.
- Repaired and rebuilt complex mechanical devices, extending service life and minimizing future replacement needs.
Maintenance Technician
Maxxim Medical
Honea Path, SC
02.1998 - 08.1998
- Maintained, serviced, and repaired electrical and mechanical systems on packaging and process equipment, including boilers and chillers, to enhance operational reliability.
- Performed preventive maintenance and inspected machinery and equipment for conformance with operational standards, minimizing breakdowns and ensuring safety compliance.
- Operated manual lathes and mills for precision part fabrication in machine shop operations.
Maintenance Technician
Venture Packaging
Anderson, SC
08.1997 - 02.1998
- Performed preventive maintenance to ensure proper and safe running condition, which minimized equipment failures and production interruptions.
- Repaired and maintained electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and safety devices on injection molding machinery and specialized equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained electrical systems across plant equipment and facility infrastructure.
Maintenance Technician
Kalfact Corporation
Anderson, SC
05.1995 - 08.1997
- Executed maintenance on injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment to ensure continuous production operation.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures, minimizing unplanned downtime and prolonging equipment lifespan.
- Replaced defective parts on machinery to ensure optimal performance. such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
Education
Associate's - Industrial Electronics Technology
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SCDiploma -
Crescent High School
Iva, SCSkills
- PLC troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical controls
- VFD programming
- PLC programming
- HMI configuration
- Automation systems
- Robotics troubleshooting
Personal Information
Title: Maintenance Technician
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Clarion Technologies
10.2014 - Current
Electrician
The C.F. Sauer Co
08.2009 - 09.2014
Electrical Technician
Aurora Specialty Textiles
03.2009 - 08.2009
Tool Grinder Operator
Starr Tool Sharpening
07.2008 - 03.2009
Maintenance Technician
Standard Motor Products
07.2005 - 07.2008
Maintenance Technician
Precise Technology
06.2004 - 07.2005
Electronic Technician
Fabri-Kal Corporation
08.1998 - 05.2004
Maintenance Technician
Maxxim Medical
02.1998 - 08.1998
Maintenance Technician
Venture Packaging
08.1997 - 02.1998
Maintenance Technician
Kalfact Corporation
05.1995 - 08.1997
Associate's - Industrial Electronics Technology
Tri-County Technical College
Diploma -
Crescent High School