Daren Phillips
Birmingham
Summary
Knowledgeable Maintenance Technician with extensive experience in overseeing machine operations and ensuring optimal performance. Proven track record of leading teams to meet production deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards. Demonstrated capability in troubleshooting technical issues and implementing process improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Machine Operator
Extruflex North America
01.2023 - 01.2025
- - Set up, monitored, and maintained production machinery for consistent operational flow.
- - Conducted routine inspections and performed minor repairs on motors, rollers, conveyors, and related equipment.
- - Managed changeovers and troubleshooting to reduce downtime and optimize efficiency.
- - Trained and supervised junior operators on machinery safety and performance protocols.
Maintenance Technician
Humble
01.2022 - 01.2023
- - Performed scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
- - Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions, including hydraulic and pneumatic component issues.
- - Maintained detailed logs on repairs, part replacements, and system upgrades.
- - Supported production by minimizing mechanical failures and improving equipment uptime.
Assembly Line Worker
Kamtek, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- - Assembled mechanical components and ensured product quality through visual inspections.
- - Operated various machinery and tools with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- - Provided maintenance assistance to reduce machine stoppages and escalate mechanical issues.
Lead Field Technician
Epic Tech, LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2021
- - Serviced and repaired electrical gaming machines and components, including power supplies, CPUs, and wiring systems.
- - Conducted full conversions and troubleshooting on computer-controlled systems.
- - Maintained accurate service records and managed field part inventories.
Warehouse Stock Clerk
RockTenn
01.2018 - 01.2019
- - Received and organized inventory shipments using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- - Monitored warehouse stock levels and maintained inventory accuracy through system audits.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Welding
AIDT Training Workforce Training Center
01.2023
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
Eutaw05-2012
Skills
- - Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
- - PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Basics
- - Motors, Relays, Conveyors
- - Machine Operation & Preventive Maintenance
- - Quality Control & Inspection
- - Safety Compliance & Reporting
Timeline
Lead Machine Operator
Extruflex North America
01.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Technician
Humble
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assembly Line Worker
Kamtek, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Field Technician
Epic Tech, LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Warehouse Stock Clerk
RockTenn
01.2018 - 01.2019
Certificate of Completion - Welding
AIDT Training Workforce Training Center
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
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