David Leek
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Experienced maintenance and technical support professional with a strong background in mechanical repair, process improvement strategies, and technical documentation. Skilled in diagnosing plant equipment issues, coordinating repairs, and supporting safe, efficient production. Proven ability to work with supervisors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and keep operations on schedule.
Overview
1
1
Certification
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Can run conduit
Lewis Bakeries
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
02.1985 - 10.2026
- Maintained Lewis Bakeries production equipment and facility systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues across Lewis Bakeries plant equipment.
- Adjusted equipment settings to support consistent bread and snack production.
- Documented repairs, inspections, and maintenance work orders.
- Followed safety rules and sanitation standards in Lewis Bakeries facilities.
- Inspected ovens, mixers, conveyors, and packaging lines for safe operation.
- Coordinated repairs with maintenance teams and production supervisors to minimize downtime.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Developed engineering strategies that streamlined production processes and enhanced overall efficiency.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Achieved project deadlines efficiently on time and within budget.
- Assisted in troubleshooting product design and manufacturing issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Aided operators in equipment tasks and maintenance staff with equipment troubleshooting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOSkills
- PPE compliance and use
- Maintenance and repair
- Data management
- First aid and CPR
- Written communication
- Project planning
- Research skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Problem resolution and solving
- Analytical thinking
- Computer proficiency
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Vendor coordination
- Technical documentation
- Preventive maintenance
- Process improvement strategies
- Safety compliance
- Budget estimation
- Safety compliance
- Auto cad
- Plc- AB Factory talk, plc-5,Slc-500, Studio 500
- Budget estimation
- Conduit running
- All piping skills
Certification
- HVAC License type Universal
- Certificate Fundamental's in Baking
- Certificate PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
Timeline
Can run conduit
Lewis Bakeries
02.1985 - 10.2026
Associate of Applied Science -
Southeast Missouri State University