Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Auto Mechanics
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Brandis Allen

West Lafayette,OH

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Technician with a proven track record from Wabtec and the U.S. Navy, enhancing equipment reliability through expert preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, significantly reducing downtime. Proficient in all system repair and fostering safety awareness, consistently adhering to OSHA standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Wabtec
06.2023 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Collaborated with 6 team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Welding and Fabrication on Machinery

Maintenance Technician

Synthomer
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
  • Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
  • Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
  • Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify root causes of malfunctions, enabling effective solutions.
  • Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.

Aviation Electrician's Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2014 - 03.2023
  • Monitored liquid quantity system indicators to determine liquid level and make necessary adjustments.
  • Repaired blade fold system components to fold and droop blades for optimal air-transportability.
  • Completed maintenance of lighting system components to support illumination for exterior and interior use.
  • Executed preventive maintenance for landing gear electrical and electronic components to comply with schedule and specifications.
  • Supported aircraft electronic system components to reduce maintenance costs and improve longevity.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
  • Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.

Education

Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia, OH

High School Diploma -

Ridgewood
West Lafayette, OH
06.2014

High School Diploma -

Coshocton County Career Center
Coshocton, OH
06.2014

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem solving ability
  • Building Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Hand and power tools
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Parts Replacement
  • Equipment Installation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Tool management
  • OSHA
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Painting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Blueprint and schematic understanding
  • Organizational ability
  • Machine lubrication
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Cooling towers
  • Willing to Learn
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Pressure Washing
  • Hydraulic system repair

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Navy And Marine Corp Achievement Medal for essential efforts in Manama, Bahrain during Operation Inherent Resolve.


Certification

  • Welding Certification MIG – American Welding Society.
  • OSHA 10 Certified

Auto Mechanics

I do scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all of my vehicles. From bearing replacement, suspension repairs, engine repairs, to on board diagnostics.

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Wabtec
06.2023 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Synthomer
02.2023 - 06.2023

Aviation Electrician's Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2014 - 03.2023

Buckeye Career Center

High School Diploma -

Ridgewood

High School Diploma -

Coshocton County Career Center
Brandis Allen