Brian Smith
Hickory,NC
Summary
Adept at diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and mechanical issues, I enhanced system efficiency by 30% at Mid Atlantic Steel & Wire. My expertise spans from generator installation to equipment repair, underpinned by a strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. I excel in creating innovative maintenance solutions that ensure operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Electrician
Live Wire Residential Electrical
Hickory, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot complex electrical issues in residential buildings utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques.
- Diagnosed problems with existing wiring by using testing equipment such as multimeters and ohmmeters.
- Inspected all installations for compliance with applicable codes before energizing circuits.
- Performed electrical installation and repair on residential buildings, including wiring, circuit breakers, outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, transformers and motors.
- Read blueprints to determine the scope of work needed to complete an electrical job.
- Installed conduit systems for new construction projects and remodels in residential homes.
- Replaced old light fixtures with energy efficient LED bulbs that met customer requirements.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring components in accordance with local building codes and safety standards.
Maintenance Technician
HSM Solutions
Hickory, NC
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
Maintenance Technician
Dalco Nonwovens
Conover, NC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
Maintenance Technician
Fibrix
Conover, NC
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
Maintenance Technician
Hickory Springs Manufacturing
Lenoir, NC
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Mid Atlantic Steel & Wire
Granite Falls, NC
05.1998 - 01.2012
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Monitored performance of staff to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed by technicians on various machines and equipment.
- Inspected machinery and equipment for proper functioning and identified areas needing improvement or repairs.
- Assigned tasks to maintenance technicians based on their skill sets and experience levels.
- Troubleshot complex problems involving electrical circuits, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems as needed.
- Facilitated effective communication between management, employees and customers regarding technical issues or concerns related to service requests and work orders.
- Developed and implemented a preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime.
- Trained personnel in safety procedures, equipment operations, and maintenance techniques.
- Prepared reports detailing service requests, work orders, labor hours, and parts used related to maintenance activities.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing or engineering when additional resources were required for successful completion of projects and tasks assigned to technicians.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding malfunctioning equipment or unsatisfactory services provided by technicians.
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization when needed.
- Ensured that preventive maintenance schedules were followed and completed on time.
- Reviewed work orders for accuracy prior to submitting them for approval or payment.
- Established performance goals for each technician; monitored their performance against these goals regularly; provided feedback when necessary; took corrective action when appropriate.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of maintenance technicians in the repair, installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Minimized severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel using risk identification process.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance projects.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Class A CDLS - Truck Driving School
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC11-2013
Fabrication 1&2 Welding 1 - Bobby Isaac Motorsports
CVCC
Hickory, NC03-1997
Skills
- Generator installation
- Motor controls
- Grounding systems
- Electrical repairs
- Project estimation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Panel upgrades
- Switches and outlets
- HVAC system maintenance
- Plumbing
- Tool management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Conveyor systems
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical panels
- Safety awareness
- Building automation
- Field maintenance
- Air compressors
- Facility management
- Building maintenance
- Blueprint and schematics
- Power and hand tool use
- Mechanical aptitude
- Cooling towers
- Hydraulic systems
- Reporting and documentation
- Heat exchangers
- Variable frequency drives
- Parts replacement
- Industrial equipment
- Problem-solving
- Equipment installation
- Pneumatic systems
- Equipment Repair
- Control circuits
- Mechanical repair
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Residential Electrician
Live Wire Residential Electrical
09.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
HSM Solutions
03.2024 - 08.2024
Maintenance Technician
Dalco Nonwovens
10.2022 - 05.2023
Maintenance Technician
Fibrix
05.2019 - 02.2022
Maintenance Technician
Hickory Springs Manufacturing
01.2012 - 01.2016
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Mid Atlantic Steel & Wire
05.1998 - 01.2012
Class A CDLS - Truck Driving School
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Fabrication 1&2 Welding 1 - Bobby Isaac Motorsports
CVCC