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Overview
Work History
Education
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Trainingcertificates
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Gerry Cornelius Lynch

Conetoe,NC

Summary

Experienced maintenance and electromechanical technician with a proven track record of growth in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical, HVACR, and PLC automation systems. Highly skilled in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints. Prioritizes safe work practices and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as building codes. Excels in planning, supervision, teamwork, and leadership roles. Thrives as a self-starter who excels at working independently and practicing efficient time management. Strong sense of responsibility to assist others whenever possible. Committed to personal growth and continuous improvement.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
06.2022 - Current

● Respond to trouble calls on equipment from operating technicians and perform
quick and sound repair.
● Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment
including hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, motors and controls, PLC
equipment and ladder logic, plumbing and mechanical Equipment.
● Troubleshooting and repairing HVACR units throughout plant.
● Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics to troubleshoot equipment

in the field.
● Root cause analysis to prevent future recurrence of the similar problems.
● Preventative maintenance activities.
● Coordinate with contractors to complete installation/upgrades/repairs.
● Search in-house storeroom database for parts and properly “buy out” parts for
repairs.
● Continuous improvement activities. (Kaizen)
● Utilize CMMS work order systems.
● Utilize SCADA systems to manage and troubleshoot equipment.
● Conduct 5S and 3S activities on a day-to-day basis.
● Working with a “Kaizen” mindset.

Production Technician - V/A

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
10.2015 - Current
  • Set up and Operate various machines in final department to etch dates and trim tires to meet production standards
  • Change tooling and/or reload programs to minimize downtime of machines
  • Utilize proper Lock Out Tag Out procedures on air and electrical disconnects to change tooling, clean photoeyes, remove any jam ups, debris, and other foreign objects during PMs
  • Pay close attention to detail and strong focus on working safely and effectively
  • Provide coverage for employees on vacation and/or are absent

Electromechanical Technician

Honeywell Aerospace
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Followed detailed assembly and test instructions in a fast paced aerospace production environment
  • Tested and calibrated parts and mechanisms to meet tolerance and product specifications
  • Used Microsoft Windows, basic math skills, calculation of decimals, recording readings, etc
  • Used hand and power tools to assemble and test complex hydro-mechanical fuel controls for military and commercial aircraft units according to product specifications
  • Used precision measuring devices such as micrometers, dial indicators, dial calipers and depth micrometers
  • Worked in a team environment, communicated well with others, and solved issues at the lower tier level
  • Paid attention to detail, quality, and a critical focus on safety given the nature of working in aerospace
  • Performed other duties as assigned to cGMP compliance

QA Technician

Penco Products
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Collected objective evidence to permit an informed judgment about the status of parts used in making all components of lockers, shop furniture bleachers, team benches, and mezzanines
  • Used extensive product knowledge of all manufactured parts to assist operators in producing a quality part within correct tolerances while reducing wasted material
  • Inspected, repaired and calibrated squares and micrometers used in fabrication areas
  • Prepared written reports of audit findings and record info into company SAP
  • Revisit sites to ensure corrective action is being maintained
  • Performed other duties as assigned

Assembler - Tester

NACCO Material Handling Group
04.2005 - 11.2011
  • Worked from assembly drawings, bills of material, wiring diagrams and instructions to fabricate, weld, and complete assembly of forklift trucks and parts
  • Familiar with any of the work done in any of the assembly stations along the flow line, and willing to move from station to station as required to maintain the flow of production
  • Became certified to use industry specific power tools and precision instruments
  • Inspected and calibrated torque wrenches as required quarterly
  • Checked forklift builds for conformity within specified tolerances using calipers, micrometers and torque wrenches
  • Wrote recommendations for corrective action
  • Performed other duties as assigned

45N - Tank Turret Mechanic

United States Army
10.1992 - 11.2003
  • Performed system troubleshooting and unit level maintenance & repair on vehicular-mounted armament systems on M60A1/A3 and M48A5A Tank Turrets
  • Diagnosed, repaired and/or performed preventive maintenance on associated fire controls, cannon recoil systems, traversing systems, elevating systems, sighting & fire control systems, electrical power distribution systems, hydraulic tracks & conveyor systems for mobility, heating & cooling systems, fuel systems (gasoline & diesel), transmission transfers, final gear drives, air brake systems, and extinguisher/suppressing systems

Education

Wilson Community College/OIC
Wilson, NC
06.2004

Diploma -

South West Edgecombe High School
Pinetops, NC
06.1993

Skills

    ● Critical Thinking
    ● Articulate – Verbally & Written
    ● Machine Set Up and Operation
    ● Broad Technical Knowledge
    ● PLC program interpretation
    ● Systematic troubleshooting
    ● Deductive Reasoning
    ● Analytical Thinking
    ● Interpersonal Skills
    ● Common Sense
    ● NC EPA Certified HVACR Technician
    ● Teamwork mindset

Trainingcertificates

  • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Diploma - Wilson Community College
  • NC EPA Certiification - HVACR - Edgecombe Community College
  • Career Readiness Certification - Silver
  • 1994 Diploma Fort Gordon Signal School
  • OSHA Certified - Certified to standards of OSHA plant regulations
  • First Aide/First responder certified

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
06.2022 - Current

Production Technician - V/A

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
10.2015 - Current

Electromechanical Technician

Honeywell Aerospace
01.2014 - 10.2015

QA Technician

Penco Products
06.2012 - 07.2013

Assembler - Tester

NACCO Material Handling Group
04.2005 - 11.2011

45N - Tank Turret Mechanic

United States Army
10.1992 - 11.2003

Diploma -

South West Edgecombe High School

Wilson Community College/OIC
Gerry Cornelius Lynch