Brandon Sizemore
Flat Rock,NC
Summary
Professional technician with strong expertise in leading maintenance teams and ensuring optimal facility operations. Proven ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex systems while ensuring safety compliance. Effective collaborator and problem-solver, adaptable to evolving demands and focused on delivering high-quality results. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership, embodying reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Maintenance Technician
Barry Callebaut
03.2023 - Current
- This position was a promotion from the previous position
- All expected job requirements previously stated still apply
- Create job plans for preventive maintenance tasks
- Schedule PM's and corrective maintenance tasks for all technicians
- Attend continuous improvements meetings and manage all maintenance related tasks for projects
- Source critical spare parts for C.I. projects and new equipments
- Manage all inventory and complete criticality risk assessments for spare parts
- Source and procure all maintenance and engineering related parts
- Schedule vendors for Capex and non Capex projects
- Escort vendors while onsite to ensure all GMP's are followed
- Attend meetings regarding technical and site maintenance budgets
- Lead daily and weekly maintenance meetings with technicians
- Attend weekly meetings to discuss Capex and non Capex projects
- Ensure completion of all maintenance related items pertaining to projects
- Attend cross-functional leadership meetings regarding safety, production line attainment, machine reliability, and continuous improvement
- Assist research and development team on production trials for new products
- Ensure maintenance technicians follow all safety rules and perform proper LOTO
- Ensure technicians complete preventive and corrective maintenance tasks properly in order to reduce maintenance rework
Lead Maintenance Technician
Barry Callebaut
06.2017 - 03.2023
- This position was a promotion from the previous position
- All expected job requirements previously stated applied
- Mentored other maintenance technicians in proper troubleshooting in order to reduce downtime, increase machine reliability, and increase production throughput
- Attended gemba and plant board meetings
- Covered other shifts via on call when necessary
- Participated in meetings pertaining line attainment, KPI goals, continuous improvement, and 5S short term / long term goals
Maintenance Technician
Barry Callebaut
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Diagnosed electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems to apply corrective action for operational efficiency
- Interpreted schematic drawings and diagrams prior to performing required maintenance
- Repaired chocolate processing and tempering machinery
- Repaired skate and drive conveyors, and strapping equipment
- Completed repairs on water jacketed process tanks, water heaters, water pumps, and water jacketed piping
- Performed repairs on chocolate pumps and stainless piping
- Completed PM's on fire control systems, metal detectors, and all emergency lighting systems
- Extensive knowledge of Maximo for work orders and inventory
- Completed all needed GMP / HACCP training for a food facility
- Troubleshot electrical systems via schematics, wiring diagrams, multimeter and amp meter
- Completed minor PLC repairs
- Understand and use PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot machinery
- Understand low and high voltage motor wiring configurations
- Replaced motors, gearboxes, bearing, guide rails, conveyor roller, mixing tank chains and sprockets, and etc
- Replaced air filters in the facility with the use of an aerial lift
- Forklift certification completed
- Completed all six levels of Simutech electrical training
Owner/Operator
Brandon's Grounds Maintenance
03.2007 - 03.2016
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees
- Pruned trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition
- Managed lawns with commercial mowers and trimmers
- Performed a variety of work including landscape, lawn care, tree services, handyman services, and snow removal
- Performed residential and commercial contracts
Hoist Technician /Facilities Maintenance Technician
Meritor
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Inspected and completed all necessary hoist repairs
- Hoists were electrical or pneumatic systems and their capacity ranged from 275 lbs to 10 tons.
- Rebuilt all hoists for Fletcher and Forest City locations
- Inspected and repaired emergency lights and exit signs
- Completed PM's on docks, exhaust fans, facility lights
- Repaired toilets and urinals
- Completed all monthly hoist inspection documents
- Completed the hoist inspector certification course by Engineered Systems.
Foreman and Tree Climber
Morgan's Tree Service
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Supervised a five-man tree crew when company owners were not present
- Removed dangerous trees for the power company
- Completed power line clearing
- Extensive climbing, rigging, and bucket truck experience
- Performed daily and monthly PM's on trucks, excavators, chippers, and general small engine power equipment
Education
Vocational training - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Vocational training - Hoist and Crane inspector
Engineered Systems
High School Diploma -
East Henderson High School
06.2008
Timeline
Senior Lead Maintenance Technician
Barry Callebaut
03.2023 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician
Barry Callebaut
06.2017 - 03.2023
Maintenance Technician
Barry Callebaut
10.2015 - 06.2017
Hoist Technician /Facilities Maintenance Technician
Meritor
03.2012 - 10.2015
Foreman and Tree Climber
Morgan's Tree Service
01.2008 - 05.2011
Owner/Operator
Brandon's Grounds Maintenance
03.2007 - 03.2016
Vocational training - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Vocational training - Hoist and Crane inspector
Engineered Systems
High School Diploma -
East Henderson High School
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