Daniel Usher
Worcester,MA
Summary
Results-driven Electro-Mechanical Technician experienced in delivering high-reliability maintenance in automated fulfillment environments. Advanced from Mechatronics Robotics Apprenticeship to Level 2 Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, leading night shift operations and managing technical escalations while ensuring critical uptime benchmarks. Focused on executing complex repairs and driving rapid breakdown recovery across high-throughput systems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
C&W Services
Charlton, Massachusetts
07.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency breakdowns during shift hours, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Executed preventive maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal performance through lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Trained new technicians in best practices for maintenance procedures and safety, including LOTO, PPE, and pre-task planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07-2022
Coursework - Mechatronics & Robotics Program
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PACertification - Destuff-it Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Gorbel Technical Training
Rochester, NYSkills
- Mechanical & Pneumatics: Conveyance systems, automated sortation, gearboxes, motor alignments, pneumatic actuators, hydraulic power units
- Electrical & Controls: 24VDC/480VAC circuits, multimeter diagnostics, sensor calibration (photo-eyes, proximity switches), VFD troubleshooting, reading schematics
- Systems & Compliance: CMMS work orders, Preventative Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA safety compliance
- Material Handling Equipment: Automated conveyors, merge tables, Destuff-it/Restuff-it ergonomic systems, automated guided systems, overhead lifting equipment
- Operational Processes: Emergency breakdown recovery, predictive maintenance, spare parts staging, shift handoff documentation, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) optimization
- Safety & Standards: OSHA 10 compliance, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, arc flash awareness, preventative maintenance schedules
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
C&W Services
07.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Coursework - Mechatronics & Robotics Program
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Certification - Destuff-it Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Gorbel Technical Training