Dallas Pruitt
Memphis,TN
Summary
Safety-oriented Professional maintenance tech offering several years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, Facility Maintenance, Welding and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Fedex
Memphis, TN
11.2020 - Current
- Works independently to perform assigned complex preventative maintenance work ensuring the highest quality of work and that each step is fully executed according to FedEx Ground standards
- Responds promptly to sort calls while ensuring accurate diagnoses of the failure; organizes materials and personnel needed for timely repair
- Possesses a combination of advanced, in-depth experience in: Mechanical - power transmission and/or fabrication with basic commercial/industrial electrical OR Commercial/industrial electrical with basic mechanical - power transmission and/or fabrication OR Production or process machinery with advanced mechanical and/or commercial/industrial electrical experience
- Process control troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair a advanced mechanical, electrical and control system problems
- Possesses basic knowledge of mechanical design of powered conveyor systems or production or process machinery
- Possesses demonstrated experience in quality-related tools to identify, implement and evaluate equipment and/or maintenance process improvements
- Assists management in identifying projects and outlining tasks
- Capable of assuming basic project/ process management responsibilities as delegated by manager
- Performs and mentors lower level technicians in advanced and complex proper preventative maintenance techniques; diagnoses and repairs all material handling, system and sortation equipment
- Uses the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) to enter and retrieve activity log information and reports, inventory parts, create purchase requisitions, create work orders, open, assign and close scheduled work orders
- Understands sort operations from the control room operator point of view and uses this understanding to: a) Assist sort control in making good sort decisions b) Evaluate the sort system equipment efficiency
- Oversees and performs sortation system equipment efficiency and operations tests; evaluates and communicates results
- Demonstrates and adheres to safety standards by promoting a safe work environment through attending safety committees, training, and verifying all safety concerns are addressed.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
Welder/Fabricator
Rite-Hite
Southaven, MS
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Set up, assemble and weld/Fabricate all products using work orders, blue prints and jigs
- Sets up component parts in a secure position using bolts, clamps or tack welds
- May be responsible for using paint booth to paint dock levelers and general upkeep of paint booth
- Get parts needed to complete production needs
- Perform visual inspection of finished product to ensure weld is clean and that they did not miss any spots
- They are set up as an assembly line and will be assigned to complete one component at a time
- They need to be flexible since they may be assigned to work several different area throughout the day depending on work flow
- Operate small hand tools such as power screwdrivers, overhead crane, banding and testing equipment, air tools and hammers.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Maintenance Technician
Empire Packing
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and other plant equipment
- Resolves all maintenance and mechanical problems promptly with minimal disruption to production schedules
- Follows all lock-out, tag-out procedures
- Performs conveyor belt repair, minor equipment repair, and replaces parts in need of replacing
- Understands and determines when and what type of maintenance is needed
- Performs welding When needed
- Understands the tools and equipment needed to do each job
- Works independently and repairs or troubleshoots machines and systems using necessary tools
- Monitors machine operations, gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machine is working properly
- Completes maintenance recordkeeping
- Keeps record of all work performed
- Updates maintenance history logs and completes required paperwork
- Accounts for equipment used for maintenance and repairs
- Cleans and maintains work area.
Welder/Fabricator
Brown-Campbell Company
Memphis, TN
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Fabricate from drawings, drive a forklift and operate an overhead crane
- Loaded trucks efficiently and accurately
- Year's experience in welding and experience in fabricating bar grating and able to read drawings.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the day.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Maintained daily logs of production numbers and weld data as necessary.
Electrical Apprentice
DLC Electric
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on electrical systems.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters.
- Repaired faulty or damaged components on existing electrical systems.
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
Forklift Operator
PeopleReady Skilled Trades
Memphis, TN
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Education
High school diploma and Trade School in Welding -
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center
Greenville, KY07.2017
Skills
- Fabrication
- Welder Fabricator
- Welding
- Electrical Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Equipment Repair
- Facilities Maintenance
- Forklift
- Mentoring
- Assembly
- Programmable logic controllers
- Tool management
- Building Maintenance
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Conveyor Systems
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- OSHA
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Schematics
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 10/01/16
- CPR Certification, 01/01/20
- OSHA 10, 10/01/16
- Driver's License, 01/01/17
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Relocation: Anywhere
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Fedex
11.2020 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Rite-Hite
01.2020 - 11.2020
Maintenance Technician
Empire Packing
01.2019 - 01.2020
Welder/Fabricator
Brown-Campbell Company
06.2018 - 01.2019
Electrical Apprentice
DLC Electric
01.2018 - 06.2018
Forklift Operator
PeopleReady Skilled Trades
07.2017 - 01.2018
High school diploma and Trade School in Welding -
Muhlenberg County Career & Tech Center