Open To Work
Dartangnan Hawkins
Charlote
Summary
Results-driven technician focused on minimizing downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Expertise in electrical and mechanical systems maintenance, complemented by adherence to safety standards. Proven track record of working collaboratively to ensure optimal equipment performance and compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
UPS Innovations
Rock Hill
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted preventive maintenance on various systems to reduce downtime.
- Repaired mechanical issues using hand tools and power tools effectively.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions quickly.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Ensured compliance with company standards by documenting maintenance activities accurately.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Performed routine inspections of machinery and equipment for optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Maintained safe work environment by cleaning areas and removing debris or hazardous materials.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Performed inspections on equipment and machinery to uphold performance and safety standards.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
Maintenance Mechanic
Samuels
Charlotte
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Maintained Extrusion machines making industrial strapping.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machines, checking electrical cabinet components for outages and voltage issues.
- Reset PLCs to enable operators to resume production smoothly.
- Inspected vacuum systems to diagnose malfunctions and ensure operational reliability.
- Replaced pneumatic filters to maintain optimal machine performance and reduce downtime.
- Occasionally ran machines so operators could take lunch breaks or filled in in the absence of an operator.
- This was a Temp position.
Maintenance Mechanic
CBRE
Charlotte
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Troubleshot mechanical and electrical systems for conveyor systems, identifying and resolving issues to maintain performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on conveyor equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot electrical systems at 480 volts to identify issues and replaced faulty components.
- Collaborated with team to solve complex problems, enhancing overall system reliability.
- Because of the strict safety policies that were first and foremost the most important policy before performing any work.
- Worked at Amazon to support operations.
Customer Service Engineer
Jomar Corp
Egg Harbor Township
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Completed hydraulics, electrical, and robotics training for new injection molding machines.
- We built injection molding machines from the raw frame to a complete finished machine.
- I ran tests on the machine for clients, installed molds and the complete set – up of machines and ran the client's products.
- Provided troubleshooting support to factory, advising on hydraulic and electrical issues using machine prints and technical knowledge.
- Programmed Star Robots for the client at their facility.
- Traveled internationally to client factories for machine installation, startup, and operator training.
- Operated machinery in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Process Technician
Otto Environmental Systems
Charlotte
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Processed program parameters for injection molding machines to ensure optimal operation.
- Worked with 1000 ton injection molding machines.
- Checked materials for correct blend to maintain product quality standards.
- Set up robots to take products from machines to operators' tables.
- Compiled end-of-shift reports detailing operations and maintenance needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Google Professional Certification
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY07-2025
Skills
- Electrical systems repair
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical Wiring
- Machine maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Injection molding maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Component maintenance
- Industrial Automation
- System diagnostics
- Installation skills
- Technical Documentation
- Safety compliance
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Analysis Skills
- Technician experience
- Organizational management
- Team collaboration
Military Service
U.S. Navy, E-5, Radiomen
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $50000/yrTimeline
Maintenance Technician
UPS Innovations
08.2025 - 03.2026
Maintenance Mechanic
Samuels
02.2025 - 06.2025
Maintenance Mechanic
CBRE
08.2024 - 02.2025
Customer Service Engineer
Jomar Corp
01.2016 - 03.2022
Process Technician
Otto Environmental Systems
07.2015 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Google Professional Certification
Syracuse University