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Dennis Cottom

Burley,ID

Summary

Experienced mechanical maintenance leader with a strong background in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and crew supervision. Known for supporting production uptime, coordinating repairs, and performing safety inspections on pumps, motors, conveyors, and presses. Always put my team first in safe work practices.

Overview

1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

FabTech-Solutions
Paul, Idaho
09.2026 - Current
  • Led mechanical maintenance crews at FabTech-Solutions in daily repair tasks, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Supervised maintenance crews at FabTech-Solutions fabrication operations.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance for pumps, motors, conveyors, and presses to minimize downtime.
  • Conducted inspections of machinery for wear, leaks, and alignment issues, identifying potential failures before they occurred.

Maintenance Leadman

McCain Foods
Burley, Idaho
06.2019 - 09.2026
  • Assisted maintenance crews in optimizing performance of McCain Foods processing lines and plant equipment.
  • Coordinated repair assignments during shifts to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues. during shift changes and equipment outages.
  • Inspected machinery for wear, leaks, and safety hazards.
  • Assisted with preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, and pumps.
  • Advocated for crew safety and food manufacturing safety, prioritizing production team needs to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Served as a hazmat team member and first responder during emergency situations.

Completed industrial maintenance education at College of Southern Idaho, along with certificate from United States Department of Labor.

Supervisor

Legend seating company
Burley, Idaho
06.2007 - 06.2012
  • Led general contracting at jobsites and coordinated with contractors to align trade completion dates with customer deadlines.
  • Streamlined daily workflow for upholstery, frame, and packaging operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Facilitated collaboration among seating production teams in cutting, assembly, and finishing departments.
  • Ensured quality control on seating products and resolved process issues to maintain standards.
  • Trained new staff on safety rules and production procedures.

Education

Industrial Maintenance Certification - Industrial Maintenance

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
05-2024

GED -

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
08-2008

Skills

  • Computerized maintenance management system
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Conveyor repair
  • Motor alignment
  • Pump maintenance
  • Thermal imaging
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Vibration analysis
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Machinery installation
  • Rotating equipment
  • Repair techniques
  • Safety inspections
  • Work order management
  • Work order processing
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Maintenance planning
  • Maintenance activities
  • Repair documentation
  • Self-motivation
  • Quality assurance
  • Visual inspection
  • Crew supervision
  • Team leadership
  • Training delivery
  • Worker training
  • Train workers
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Time management
  • Resource allocation
  • Job site management
  • Contractor supervision
  • Outside contractor oversight
  • Field service management
  • Personnel management
  • Assignment delegation
  • Production management
  • Completion targets
  • Performance evaluation
  • Resolve grievances
  • Team building
  • Active listening
  • Computerized maintenance management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Heavy lifting
  • Construction methods
  • Template construction
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Welding techniques
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Service oriented
  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem solving
  • Shutdown coordination
  • Workforce development
  • Mechanical services
  • Operate heavy equipment not limited to forklift telehandler skidsteer loader spyder crane
  • Hydraulic press operation
  • Worker training
  • Self-motivation
  • Written communication
  • Service oriented
  • Personnel management
  • Root cause analysis
  • Shutdown coordination
  • Workforce development
  • Visual inspection
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • operate heavy equipment not limited to forklift telehandler skidsteer loader spyder crane

Certification

  • welding certifications
  • industrial maintenance certification

Timeline

Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

FabTech-Solutions
09.2026 - Current

Maintenance Leadman

McCain Foods
06.2019 - 09.2026

Supervisor

Legend seating company
06.2007 - 06.2012

Industrial Maintenance Certification - Industrial Maintenance

College of Southern Idaho

GED -

College of Southern Idaho
Dennis Cottom