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Chris Jones

Easley,SC

Summary

Results-driven Maintenance Team Lead with 15 years of experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations. I specialize in reducing equipment downtime, improving reliability, and leading maintenance teams through data-driven preventative maintenance strategies. I currently lead a team of 12 technicians, planning and executing corrective, preventative, and improvement maintenance while partnering closely with operations, reliability, and engineering teams. My background includes PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley), electrical systems (480V, 3-phase), hydraulics, pneumatics, motors and automation. Safety and reliability are non-negotiable for me. I’ve played a hands-on role in new plant expansion, including equipment installation, commissioning, and vendor collaboration—both domestically and internationally. I also leverage Power BI and CMMS platforms (Hexagon, Infor) to track KPIs, labor loading, and maintenance effectiveness. I’m known as a dependable leader who develops people, improves processes, and keeps production running. I have a proven record of consistency, 15 years with the same company and over 13 years of perfect attendance while working 6 and 7 days a week.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Team Lead

Electrolux Group
Anderson, SC
09.2017 - Current
  • Lead and support a team of 12 maintenance technicians in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Plan, schedule, and assign corrective, preventative, and improvement maintenance activities
  • Drive machine improvements based on BDR and reliability data
  • Audit and continuously improve PM programs to reduce downtime
  • Utilize Power BI to track KPIs, labor loading, and maintenance performance
  • Source and manage spare parts, crib inventory, shutdown projects, and breakdown repairs
  • Collaborate with reliability, manufacturing, and industrial engineers to improve machine runtime and meet cycle time targets
  • Partner with operations and leadership to ensure equipment meets design specifications and production goals
  • Travel internationally to work directly with OEM machine vendors on new and upgraded equipment
  • Train operations, process technicians, and maintenance staff on machine operation and troubleshooting
  • Support safety audits and implement corrective actions
  • Full-time | 14+ years

Automation Technician

Electrolux Group
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Troubleshot Allen-Bradley PLCs, drives, and electrical systems
  • Installed and programmed sensors and control components
  • Supported a new plant expansion, including machine installation, setup, and commissioning

Maintenance Technician

Electrolux Group
05.2011 - 01.2015
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Supported equipment including:
  • Thermoforming systems
  • Extruders and grinders
  • Conveyor and packaging equipment
  • Chemical foam systems (polyurethane & isocyanate)
  • Performed preventative maintenance on production machinery
  • Worked with Allen-Bradley control systems

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC

Skills

  • Leadership & Operations
  • Maintenance Team Leadership (12 Technicians)
  • Preventative Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Auditing
  • CMMS (Hexagon, Infor)
  • Power BI (KPIs, labor loading, time tracking)
  • Vendor Management & Parts Sourcing
  • Training, Mentorship & Performance Reviews
  • Technical Skills
  • PLC Programming & Troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley)
  • Motors, Drives & VFDs
  • Electrical Systems (480V, 3-Phase, Control Circuits)
  • Hydraulics & Pneumatics
  • Conveyors & Packaging Equipment
  • Automation & Controls
  • Reliability
  • Welding & Fabrication
  • Safety & Compliance
  • OSHA 30
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Arc Flash Safety (NFPA 70E)
  • Lean Manufacturing / 5S

Timeline

Maintenance Team Lead

Electrolux Group
09.2017 - Current

Automation Technician

Electrolux Group
01.2015 - 09.2017

Maintenance Technician

Electrolux Group
05.2011 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology

Tri-County Technical College
Chris Jones