Calvin Farris
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Automation professional skilled in implementing and maintaining automated systems with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and system integration ensures reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Known for problem-solving abilities and commitment to optimizing processes, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Client Service Solutions Field Service Technician
Premier Tech
Worldwide
11.2021 - 03.2026
- Lead technician Installation and Commissioning, Retrofitting, Service, Preventative maintenance, Trainer and Emergency dispatch.
- To include Automated packaging systems and Fanuc palletizing and application robotics.
- Wide equipment variety from bottom-up filling to forced flow and auger filling applications. Blending units and bulk systems. Fixed rail application and sealing units. Bag formers and stretch wrappers.
- Variety of electro-drive control including Servo drives and VFD’s including encoders and positioning configurations.
- Manage trainees and contractor groups – Electricians, Millwrights, and Plumbers.
- Allen Bradley PLC programming – to include the entire Studio 5000 suite.
- Networking.
- Reading, understanding, and execution of electrical schematics, plans and wire lists.
- Electrical power distribution 480VAC - 24VDC and cabinet assembly – to include wiring.
- Reading, understanding, and execution of physical layout prints and electrical interconnections.
- Equipment start-up and commissioning.
- Mechanical/Pneumatic/Electrical tuning and troubleshooting.
- Customer training and “Year one visits” to kick start preventive maintenance programs.
- Service reporting and management of expense accounts.
- Booking my own travel weekly.
- Parts/retrofit recommendations and commissions.
- **Technical Documentation**: Prepare detailed technical documentation and service reports for all completed projects and maintenance activities.
- Diagnosed equipment issues on-site, implementing corrective measures to minimize operational disruptions.
- Managed spare parts inventory efficiently, ensuring critical components were readily available for quick repairs.
- Recommended system enhancements that improved the functionality of automated packaging systems during servicing events.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
Technician/Millwright/Electrician
River Point Farms
Hermiston, OR
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Daily line calls
- Set up and maintained a CMMS preventative maintenance program
- Managed parts inventory
- Performed preventative maintenance and routine projects delegated from CMMS system and management
Boiler and Refrigeration Technician and Electrician
Freeze Pack Inc.
Pasco, WA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained both processing and packaging lines
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical control wiring, VFD programming, sensors and programmable logical controllers
- Full maintenance on mechanical systems
- Operated and maintained five R-17 ammonia compressors, the corresponding LPR’s and the units they served
- Fabricated necessary parts, control boxes and stands utilizing Arc, Mig and Tig welding, on stainless steel 308 and 6010/7018 mild steel.
- Performed monthly preventative maintenance tasks and managed parts inventory
- Was responsible for reading and interpreting electrical, piping, building and technical manuals and schematics as well as equipment blueprints
Wet-End Mechanic
ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston
Pasco, WA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Duties included completion of daily preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance work orders, answering line calls, crisis response and fabrication projects throughout the processing side of the plant
- Primary equipment maintained was conveyors, bearings, motors, gearboxes, augers, pumps, fryers, steam vessels, formers, exhaust units, centrifuges, scrubbers and optical sorters; multiple other pieces of equipment tailored to the processing of raw potatoes
Lead Industrial Mechanic
Tyson Foods
Wallula, WA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Maintained rendering areas
- Replaced and repaired augers, gearboxes, motor change-out and alignment, pumps, couplers, sheaves
- Repaired and replaced hydraulic systems, vacuum systems, PLC systems, and flat and V-belt conveyors
- As shift lead, primary responsibilities were to troubleshoot and repair rendering electrical problems
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WASkills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Process automation
- Pneumatic systems
- Variable frequency drives
- Servo motor control
- Instrumentation calibration
- Hydraulic systems
- Control systems
- PLC programming
- Industrial automation
- Preventive maintenance management
- Technical support
- Wiring installation
- Electrical component repair
- Parts ordering
- Training coordination
- Technical manual interpretation
- Component repair and replacement
- Service documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Electrical schematics
- Reliability
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
Nominated and received DRIVER award 2 years in a row.
Certification
- Fanuc intermediate courses
- OSHA and MSHA 40 hour
- ISN credentials
Timeline
Client Service Solutions Field Service Technician
Premier Tech
11.2021 - 03.2026
Technician/Millwright/Electrician
River Point Farms
01.2015 - 05.2017
Boiler and Refrigeration Technician and Electrician
Freeze Pack Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Wet-End Mechanic
ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston
01.2010 - 01.2013
Lead Industrial Mechanic
Tyson Foods
01.2007 - 01.2010
Mechanical Engineering
Columbia Basin College