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Danny Liles

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance professional with solid background in facility management and operations, excelling in preventive maintenance and safety compliance. Proven track record in reducing downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions. Strong leadership skills foster teamwork and enhance employee performance, ensuring high standards of safety and operational efficiency. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, team leadership, and safety guidelines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Manager

RAM Fabrication
11.2021 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.

Maintenance Technician

Pilgrim's Pride
02.2018 - 11.2021
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
  • Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
  • Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.

Maintenance Technician

FCC Petersburg
03.2014 - 08.2018

Preformed preventive maintenance and repairs to the dental equipment at the facility

Replace older equipment with new equipment to keep the facility up to date with dental equipment used to preform tasks

Repaired vacuum systems and installed high tech filtering systems to ensure no contamination occurred to water systems

Develop a preventive maintenance schedule for equipment to prevent downtime and some equipment downtime

Diesel Mechanic

Carolina Southern Trucking
09.2008 - 03.2014
  • Maintained a fleet of 12 tractors and 18 trailers making sure they were ready to deliver loads coast to coast safely
  • Responsible for ordering replacement parts and keeping inventory of parts room and supplies
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
  • Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
  • Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
  • Reduced downtime for vehicles by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.

Education

1 Yr Diploma - Welding Technology

Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC
05-2009

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team supervision
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety protocols and safety compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Staff management and employee safety training
  • Welding techniques
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Skilled maintenance and repair
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Professional communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Outside contractor oversight
  • Accident and injury investigation

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Manager

RAM Fabrication
11.2021 - 05.2025

Maintenance Technician

Pilgrim's Pride
02.2018 - 11.2021

Maintenance Technician

FCC Petersburg
03.2014 - 08.2018

Diesel Mechanic

Carolina Southern Trucking
09.2008 - 03.2014

1 Yr Diploma - Welding Technology

Cleveland Community College