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Darrell Attaway

Sheridan,AR

Summary

Driven Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Tyson Foods, showcasing exceptional mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Leveraged project management and preventive maintenance skills to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime by 30%. Cultivates positive team dynamics and excels in high-pressure environments, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous skill improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Tyson Foods
05.2014 - Current
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
  • Leveraged hand tools and measuring devices to assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
  • Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
  • Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
  • Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
  • Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Supervised 9 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
  • Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
  • Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
  • Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
  • Achieved advanced training on machine handling and cleaning, safety and heavy equipment utilization procedures.
  • Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
  • Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components, and manufacturing machinery.
  • Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
  • Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
  • Completed necessary ISO documentation and records to show compliance.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors

Meat Market Manager

Edwards Food Giant
11.2007 - 05.2014
  • Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
  • Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
  • Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
  • Conducted regular inventories of stock and documented losses.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
  • Increased sales by over 30% daily.
  • Consistently held the records for having highest sales in company history.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bauxite High School
Bauxite, AR
05.2001

Skills

  • Supply Management
  • Project Management
  • Tool management
  • Documentation
  • Parts Replacement
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Hand and power tools
  • Problem solving ability
  • Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Tyson Foods
05.2014 - Current

Meat Market Manager

Edwards Food Giant
11.2007 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Bauxite High School
Darrell Attaway