craig leffew
Easley,SC
Summary
Results driven Automation Technician with 10+ years of experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC systems industrial control and automated production equipment.Ability to resolve complex electrical and automation faults, reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability through diagnostics and root cause analysis, skilled in restoring failed systems quickly in a safe and efficient manner.
Overview
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Certification
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10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Precision Valve
Travelers Rest, SC
07.2024 - 09.2026
- Precision Valve
- 07/2024- 9/2026
- Automation Technician, consisting of PLC's, VFD's
- Troubleshot, maintained and repaired multiple brands of plastic molding machinery, both electric and hydraulic including Nissie ,Arburg ranging from 150 thru 350 ton as well as support equipment IE: Dryers, thermolators, grinders, conveyors etc.
- Minimize equipment downtime through vigorous PM program reducing repeated breakdowns.
- Interpreted electrical schematics,monitored PLC fault codes and verified repairs through functional testing before releasing to operator.
Maintenance Technician
Drive Automotive
Piedmont, SC
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Troubleshot Hydraulic Metal stamping presses while performing preventative maintenance on all systems
- Implemented continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
Maintenance Technician
ZF Transmission
Gray Court, SC
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Identified machine component parts utilizing OEM Drawings, Catalogs and SAP visual recognition
- Troubleshot 480,240V circuits and 24v and 110v control circuitry to include sensors,relays motor controls and all related components to identify root causes in order to complete a successful repair.
- Used a SAP based CMMS system to monitor and schedule need repairs in a efficient manner helping to significantly reduce downtime.
- Was also responsible for training junior technicians.
Engineering Technichian
AVX Corporation
Greenville, SC
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures for troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment
- Assisted Engineering department in coordinating engineering projects
- Responsible for stabilizing processes by determining root cause of process issues and implementing corrective action
- Participate in root cause analysis and team solving activities
Education
Associate's degree - Electro Mechanics
Greenville Technical College
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Scissor Lift Certification, Forklift Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Precision Valve
07.2024 - 09.2026
Maintenance Technician
Drive Automotive
11.2021 - 12.2023
Maintenance Technician
ZF Transmission
08.2017 - 03.2021
Engineering Technichian
AVX Corporation
04.2016 - 08.2017
Associate's degree - Electro Mechanics
Greenville Technical College