Daniel Wyatt
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Central Point,OR
Summary
Reliable, energetic Mechanic with passion for hands-on work. Identifies issues early and comes up with cost-effective solutions for client and business. Highly versatile and experienced with latest technology and advancements in the food processing industry.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Harry and David
10.2010 - Current
- Leading and mentoring a team of 6 mechanics, coordinating maintenance operations for the Bakery, Candy Kitchen, and Special Foods departments to ensure zero-fail production cycles.
- Engineered custom in-house solutions for obsolete machinery components through precision machining and welding, reducing equipment downtime and saving thousands in replacement costs.
- Optimized global supply chain resilience by managing foreign vendor relations, successfully sourcing critical parts for legacy equipment that are unavailable in domestic markets.
- Spearheaded complex troubleshooting and repair of food processing and packaging lines, integrating expertise in electrical systems, hydraulics.
- Upholds rigorous compliance with HACCP, OSHA, and food safety standards, maintaining a high safety record during high-volume seasonal production.
Senior Food Processing Mechanic
Harry and David
07.2000 - 07.2010
- Maintained Food Processing and packaging equipment, Serviced and repaired all aspects of BCK food processing and packaging equipment. This entailed installation of new equipment, Performing annual services on all equipment. Handling of day-to-day service calls. Troubleshooting of electrical, Mechanical and plumbing issues. Maintained a great working relationship with all supervisors and Managers on the production floor.
Senior Orchard Vehicle Mechanic
Harry and David
07.1990 - 07.2000
- Performed maintenance for a large-scale fleet, including tractors, wind machines, and pumps, ensuring 100% equipment readiness during critical harvest and frost-protection windows.
- Performed full gas and diesel engine overhauls, extending the service life of aging heavy equipment and reducing the need for new capital expenditure.
- Executed rapid-response emergency repairs, in field environments, diagnosing complex mechanical failures under time-sensitive seasonal pressures.
Automotive Mechanic
Doug’s Auto Doc
06.1987 - 06.1990
- Mechanic, Worked as an automotive Technician on foreign and domestic cars and trucks. Duties Included, engine and transmission overhauls, tune-ups, brakes, suspension and all other aspects of automotive repair.
Ash handler, Maintenance Technician
Biomass I, INC
03.1986 - 03.1987
- Ash handler, Maintained and cleared the ash handling system on wood fired boilers.
- Maintenance Technician, Repaired and maintained the fuel delivery systems
Packer, Core Cutter
3-M Company
06.1981 - 10.1982
- Packer, Core Cutter, Duties included, packing of light sensitive imaging products and paper. Cutting core rolls down to a specific length and keeping within very tight tolerances.
Firefighter Engineer/ EMT I
Youth Works Inc, Central Point City Fire Dept
10.1978 - 01.1981
- Firefighter Engineer/ EMT I, Trained to become a firefighter, and excelled to a Firefighter Engineer and EMT I. I was as well, a live in volunteer Firefighter that resided at the Fire Dept.
- Duties included, Responding to emergency fire and Medical calls, Maintained and serviced all equipment including fire trucks and rescue equipment, Assisted in public relations.
Education
High School -
Crater High School
Central Point, Oregon06.1981
Skills
Certifications: EPA Universal Refrigeration certificate (Section 608), MACS (Mobile Air Climate Systems Section 609) Certification, LPG License
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Harry and David
10.2010 - Current
Senior Food Processing Mechanic
Harry and David
07.2000 - 07.2010
Senior Orchard Vehicle Mechanic
Harry and David
07.1990 - 07.2000
Automotive Mechanic
Doug’s Auto Doc
06.1987 - 06.1990
Ash handler, Maintenance Technician
Biomass I, INC
03.1986 - 03.1987
Packer, Core Cutter
3-M Company
06.1981 - 10.1982
Firefighter Engineer/ EMT I
Youth Works Inc, Central Point City Fire Dept
10.1978 - 01.1981
High School -
Crater High School