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Billy Ware

Lake Wales,FL

Summary

Adept at troubleshooting and enhancing machinery efficiency, leveraged expertise in repair and preventive maintenance to significantly improve equipment reliability at CWI Industrial Services. Skilled in reading technical manuals and operating power equipment, proactive approach and forklift proficiency have consistently driven operational excellence and team training initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter, Maintenance

Professional Exterior Painting
06.2023 - Current
  • Removing fixtures like door knobs and light switch covers
  • Taping off areas
  • Using special finishing techniques like sponging, ragging, or layering
  • Cutting stencils and brushing or spraying lettering or decorations
  • Waterproofing buildings using caulking or waterproofers
  • Spraying or brushing hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces
  • Baking finishes on painted or enameled items
  • Cleaning and caring for painting equipment
  • Erecting and rigging scaffolds
  • Protecting woodwork and furniture from paint overspray, cleaners, or thinners
  • Removing spattered paint after the job is complete

Machinery Technician

CWI Industrial Services
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Read manuals: Understand equipment and controls by reading technical manuals
  • Disassemble: Take apart machinery when there's a problem
  • Repair or replace: Fix or replace broken or malfunctioning parts
  • Test: Run tests and batches to ensure the machine is running smoothly
  • Diagnose: Perform basic diagnostic tests to detect minor problems
  • Adjust: Calibrate and adjust equipment to optimal specifications
  • Clean and lubricate: Keep equipment clean and lubricated
  • Maintain inventories: Check stock and place orders to maintain equipment part and supply inventories
  • Train: Train production workers on routine preventive maintenance

Citrus Machinery

Precision Citrus Hedging & Topping
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Troubleshoot and repair of machinery, mechanical equipment, electric motors, pumps, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, roll, belt, and chain conveyor systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair any facility maintenance such as electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment and systems.
  • Ensure electrical systems associated with machinery and equipment (For example, 1-phase and 3-phase motor controls, A/C control circuits, D/C control circuits, and PLC I/O) are working properly at all times.
  • Assist and/or complete welding projects on Stainless or Mild Steel.
  • Operate various forms of shop equipment such as drill press, grinders, band saws, hydraulic press and other common tools.
  • Conduct tests and/or inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  • Other duties assigned by management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Haines City, FL
05.1993

Skills

  • Repair or replace: Fix or replace broken or malfunctioning parts
  • Read manuals: Understand equipment and controls by reading technical manuals
  • Operating power equipment
  • Forklift experience

Timeline

Painter, Maintenance

Professional Exterior Painting
06.2023 - Current

Machinery Technician

CWI Industrial Services
11.2022 - 06.2023

Citrus Machinery

Precision Citrus Hedging & Topping
01.2012 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Billy Ware