Christopher Braxton
Mantachie,MS
Summary
Maintenance technician with several-year background in preventive maintenance, equipment repair and operational troubleshooting. Committed to consistently meeting quality expectations and contributing to overall achievement of team output goals. Offers outstanding technical problem-solving talents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Manufacturing Technician
Kellex seating
Tupelo, Mississippi
01.2022 - Current
- Trained new technicians on equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Monitored production processes for efficiency and quality compliance.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery and tools.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated team activities to meet production schedules and deadlines.
- Provided technical support to other technicians in the team.
- Established standard operating procedures for various production tasks.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
Operations Manager
Total tree care
Clarksdale, MS
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Managed daily operations of tree care services and maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw scheduling and dispatching of crews for efficient service delivery.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
Dredge Operator
Mississippi Limestone
Friars Point, Mississippi
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Operated dredging equipment to extract limestone from riverbeds efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance to ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate dredging operations and workflow.
- Conducted safety inspections and adhered to safety protocols during all operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of work activities and equipment usage for reporting purposes.
- Gathered data from gauges and instruments to monitor operational performance of the dredge.
- Adjusted controls on the dredge machinery to regulate speed, depth, direction, and angle of cut.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities performed on a daily basis.
- Assisted in loading materials onto barges or trucks for transport off-site.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Performed daily and weekly maintenance check-ups on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
J&J timber
Clarksdale, Mississippi
06.2010 - 03.2014
- Repaired hydraulic systems to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Installed new components including pumps, starters and alternators in line with manufacturer's specifications.
- Conducted troubleshooting to diagnose faults in the hydraulic systems of the machinery.
- Inspected, tested and diagnosed mechanical problems in heavy equipment components.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts such as motors, belts, hoses and filters.
- Performed preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, and excavators.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Troubleshot electrical systems in construction machinery to identify faults and implement repairs.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
Education
GED
MississippiSkills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Standard operating procedures
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Schematic interpretation
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Equipment preparation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety operation procedures
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Adaptive communication
Personal Information
Timeline
Lead Manufacturing Technician
Kellex seating
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Total tree care
05.2017 - 08.2022
Dredge Operator
Mississippi Limestone
04.2014 - 10.2017
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
J&J timber
06.2010 - 03.2014
GED