Christopher Starner
Gardners,PA
Summary
Dynamic Industrial Technician with extensive experience at Ventura Foods, excelling in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Proficient in mechanical and electrical maintenance. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting along with knowledge and experience in troubleshooting PLCs , specifically utilizing the Studio 5000 platform. Committed to safety protocols, achievied significant reductions in downtime and optimized production processes through teamwork with the engineering, production and maintenance teams. Assisted in implementing a stronger preventative maintenance program thus helping our team better utilize our predictive maintenance schedule. Spearheaded the effort to reduce downtime and improve reactive maintenance response times. As team lead and head maintenance authority from 5pm until 5 am on my scheduled days I made crucial decisions and prioritized mechanical and building repairs , instructed other technicians on job priorities and supported their work, while reporting and escalating these issues to my superiors, all while maintaining a safe work environment and following company GMP standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Technician
Ventura Foods
Chambersburg, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Operated and maintained various production equipment to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and enhance overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively, routinely directing 7 employees on a nightly basis
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment maintenance and repair procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments on cross-functional projects that required industrial technician input or assistance.
Maintenance Technician Team Leader
Ventura Foods
Chambersburg, PA
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure equipment functionality.
- Performed preventative maintenance on production machinery to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, providing timely solutions to maintain production schedules.
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols and promote a safe working environment.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and best practices for equipment handling.
- Developed process improvements that increased equipment reliability and reduced repair costs.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow, enhancing overall productivity across the maintenance team.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
- Revamped workshop organization, leading to more efficient workflow and easier access to tools.
Maintenance Technician
Ventura Foods
Chambersburg, PA
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex machinery problems efficiently.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
Machine Operator
Ventura Foods
Chambersburg, PA
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Operated production machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment, identifying issues to minimize downtime.
- Monitored product quality during production runs, promptly addressing discrepancies to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall production efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and optimized resource utilization in production lines.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment, learning how to operate 8 different production lines during my tenure.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Mechatronics
Franklin County Votech
Chambersburg, PA04.2023
Graduate Certificate - Ammonia Operator I And II
Garden City Ammonia Program
Garden City, KS11.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies, 2 Years Vocational Machine Shop
Carlisle High School
Carlisle, PA06.2001
Skills
Hand tool proficiency
Machine operation
Industrial safety
Lockout and tagout procedures
Electrical systems
Equipment maintenance
Schematics
Schematic reading
Programmable logic controllers
Production processes
Automation systems
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
Selected as employee of the month during first month the program was implemented.
Certification
GCAP- REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR (NH3)
INTRODUCTION TO PLC STUDIO 5000 VIA ROCKWELL TRAINING PROGRAM
MECHATRONICS ADULT COURSE VIA FRANKLIN COUNTY VOTECH
LICENSED TO OPERATE JLG BOOM, SCISSOR LIFT, FORKLIFT, FALL PROTECTION APPARATUS AT VENTURA FOODS
MEMBER OF HAZMAT TEAM, ERT, CONFINED SPACE RESCUE TEAM, CONFINED SPACE ENTRY, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED FIRST RESPONDER
Timeline
Industrial Technician
Ventura Foods
01.2022 - Current
Maintenance Technician Team Leader
Ventura Foods
04.2020 - 12.2021
Maintenance Technician
Ventura Foods
02.2018 - 03.2019
Machine Operator
Ventura Foods
04.2017 - 02.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Mechatronics
Franklin County Votech
Graduate Certificate - Ammonia Operator I And II
Garden City Ammonia Program
High School Diploma - General Studies, 2 Years Vocational Machine Shop
Carlisle High School