Christopher Reed
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Resourceful general maintenance worker with several years of hands-on experience carrying out various maintenance tasks to avoid malfunctions. Skilled in analyzing repair requests, resolving and troubleshooting common failures and stocking adequate maintenance materials. Friendly and fastidious team player possessing outstanding hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Covanta
West Palm Beach, Florida
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
- Applied lubricants to all moving parts on a regular basis.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Conducted periodic inspections of machine components for wear or damage.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Fabricated parts from drawings when needed for repairs or replacements.
Owner
gate creator
Port Saint Lucie , Fla
04.2016 - 09.2021
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
Boiler Maker
Pro Serve Plumbing
Sanford , Fla
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Operated cranes and hoists to move large objects during repair projects.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlton County High School
Folkston, GA05-1996
Skills
- Precision measuring
- Troubleshooting specialist
- [Specialization] repairs expert
- Able to lift [Number] lbs
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Mechanical expertise
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Covanta
09.2021 - 09.2022
Owner
gate creator
04.2016 - 09.2021
Boiler Maker
Pro Serve Plumbing
08.2014 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Charlton County High School
Similar Profiles
Michael DiMatteoMichael DiMatteo
Auxiliary Engineer / Local 30 Operating Engineers at CovantaAuxiliary Engineer / Local 30 Operating Engineers at Covanta
David RiveroDavid Rivero
Crane Operator at CovantaCrane Operator at Covanta
Eric CyrEric Cyr
Auxiliary Operator at CovantaAuxiliary Operator at Covanta