David Hightower
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Talented repair technician with several years of experience employing excellent communication skills and technical abilities to solve problems and provide outstanding customer service. Specializing in systems repair.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Repair Technician
Siemens Indistry
Grand Prairie, TX
09.1997 - 09.2021
- Repaired and replaced faulty components using hand and power tools.
- Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or making necessary adjustments.
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical issues in various equipment models.
- Diagnosed system malfunctions and identified solutions to resolve technical issues.
- Examined machines and equipment to diagnose or make repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve complex repair tasks, enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Interpreted diagrams and schematics to perform accurate repairs, reducing time spent on rework.
- Documented repair processes and parts used, creating a reference system that improved future repair accuracy.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating machinery and tools.
- Assisted in training new technicians on repair procedures and safety practices.
- Communicated with management, engineering and quality departments to solve technical repair problems.
Electrician
Poly America
Grand Prairie, Texas
09.1996 - 09.1997
- Installed electrical systems following safety protocols and industry standards.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Maintained equipment through effective troubleshooting and repair of electrical components.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and implemented corrective or preventive measures for timely repairs.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure projects were completed on schedule and met quality standards.
Education
HVAC - HVAC
Fort Worth Trade School
Fort Worth, TX 11.1980 - 09.1981
Austin High School
El Paso, TXElectronics
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Component replacement
- System diagnostics
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training others
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Equipment Repair
- Experience operating machines
- Mechanical skills
- Technical diagnosis
- Maintaining components
Timeline
Repair Technician
Siemens Indistry
09.1997 - 09.2021
Electrician
Poly America
09.1996 - 09.1997
HVAC - HVAC
Fort Worth Trade School
11.1980 - 09.1981
Austin High School
Electronics
Tarrant County College