Braxton Rikard
Lincolnton,NC
Summary
Hardworking maintenance tech bringing five+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
GKN Automotive
03.2023 - Current
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Maintained accurate documentation of machine service histories, facilitating better decision-making for future repairs or replacements.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Reduced machine downtime by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Prime Inc
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained clean driving records by consistently obeying traffic laws, staying alert at all times, and prioritizing safe driving practices throughout every trip.
- Ensured timely deliveries by maintaining consistent communication with dispatchers and customers.
Maintenance Technician
Grief
01.2018 - 09.2021
- All machines and equipment are oiled/ greased and operating correctly, listening for any abnormal noises
- Respond to any calls for downed machines, diagnosed and resolve issues
- Rebuilt rollers, pumps, and gearboxes
- Adjusted, cleaned photo eyes for conveyor systems, replaced if needed, programmed PLCs for machines and conveyor systems.
Operations Technician
Owens Corning
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Reduced equipment downtime through regular maintenance checks and swift troubleshooting.
- Read, calculated and estimated different rates and documented information in operational logs.
- Reviewed reports for anticipated numbers, identified variances and made corrections.
Operations Internship
McGuire Nuclear Station
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Shadowed operators on daily rounds of plant equipment along with planed tasks that have been assigned for that day.
- Learned both the primary and secondary system and how each piece of equipment operated.
Operations Internship
McGuire Nuclear Station
05.2015 - 08.2015
Education
Associate of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Gaston College
Dallas, NC12.2016
High School Diploma -
Lincolnton
Lincolnton, NC06.2014
Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- 2024, Siemens Programming 2
- 2024, Siemens Programming 1
- 2023, Intro to Simatic PLCs
- 2023, Rofin Laser Training
- 2021, Commercial Driver’s License
- 2017, Passed PAB (Physical Abilities) Test provided by Duke Energy
- 2017, Passed POSS B/ MASS Test provided by Duke Energy
- 2016, Passed MASS (Maintenance) Test provided by Duke Energy
- 2014, OSHA Certified in General Industry Safety and Health (30 Hour)
- 2014, Eagle Scout
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
GKN Automotive
03.2023 - Current
Over the Road Truck Driver
Prime Inc
09.2021 - 02.2023
Maintenance Technician
Grief
01.2018 - 09.2021
Operations Technician
Owens Corning
01.2017 - 01.2018
Operations Internship
McGuire Nuclear Station
05.2016 - 08.2016
Operations Internship
McGuire Nuclear Station
05.2015 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
Lincolnton
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