Brandon Plung
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Highly skilled and versatile Senior Mechanical Technician with a strong background in heavy equipment repair, industrial maintenance, and shop operations. Expert at diagnosing, troubleshooting, and overhauling complex hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems within high-volume shop and manufacturing environments. Demonstrated leadership experience as a millwright foreman and shop lead, bringing a strong commitment to team mentoring, shop efficiency, and strict safety compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Mechanic / Field Technician
Sunbelt Rentals
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
07.2023 - Current
Shop Technician 7/31/23 - 5/27/25
- Maintained, diagnosed, & repaired a diverse fleet of rental equipment
- Equipment Handled: Aerial lifts (boom, scissor), earthmoving equipment (skid steers, excavators, mini-excavators, dozers), forklifts, light towers, & air compressors.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, & hydraulic issues to ensure equipment met strict safety and performance standards.
- Stepped up as Interim Shop Lead during management absences, overseeing daily shop operations, & ensuring safety compliance.
- Assisted crew members with difficult repairs & technical roadblocks
Field Technician 5/28/25 - Present
- Dispatched to job sites to diagnose, troubleshoot, & repair heavy equipment, aerial lifts, & dirt machinery independently.
- Conducted comprehensive safety & operational inspections on equipment before turning it back over to the customer.
- Maintained & operated a company service truck utilizing an extensive personal inventory of professional tools to complete mobile field repairs.
Milwright
Superior Electric / BESCO
La Vergne, Tennessee
09.2017 - 07.2023
Foreman Millwright (contracted for Bridgestone - La Vergne)
- Overhauled and maintained critical plant machinery, including high-capacity conveyors, hydraulic systems, augers, extruders, & large-scale industrial mills.
- Led and directed a team of millwrights in the daily maintenance, troubleshooting, & repair of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Executed precision mechanical repairs, including rebuilding complex gearboxes & optimizing component alignment
- Performed structural welding & custom fabrication to repair components and improve machinery efficiency
Industrial Mechanic
MI Metals
Smyrna, Tennessee
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained, troubleshot, & repaired high-pressure aluminum extrusion presses to ensure continuous manufacturing operations.
- Overhauled & optimized automated conveyor networks & complex hydraulic systems.
- Performed basic diagnostics & maintenance on robotic systems.
- Executed precise welding & structural fabrication to modify equipment, repair components, and support facility maintenance.
Fleet Mechanic
Gold Street Automotive
Smyrna, Tennessee
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Diagnosed and repaired fleet gas and diesel vehicles.
Mechanic
Mad Max Cycles
Smyrna, Tennessee
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Diagnosed & repaired electrical & mechanical systems for motorcycles, ATVs, & four-wheelers.
Education
La Vergne High School
La Vergne, TNSkills
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Diesel & Gas Engines
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Welding & Fabrication
- Preventive maintenance
- Aerial Lifts (Boom & Scissor)
- Earthmoving Machinery
- Conveyor Systems
- Advanced Diagnostic Scanners
- Shop & Hand Tools
- Industrial Pneumatics
- Precision Alignment
- On-Site Problem Solving
- Team Leadership / Training
- Customer Service
Certification
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- MEWP Operator Certified (Aerial/Boom/Scissor)
- Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Certified
Timeline
Shop Mechanic / Field Technician
Sunbelt Rentals
07.2023 - Current
Milwright
Superior Electric / BESCO
09.2017 - 07.2023
Industrial Mechanic
MI Metals
02.2016 - 08.2017
Fleet Mechanic
Gold Street Automotive
06.2015 - 02.2016
Mechanic
Mad Max Cycles
04.2014 - 06.2015
La Vergne High School