Donald Creel
Ridgeville,SC
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with proven expertise at CCS in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated ability to enhance equipment functionality and reduce downtime through effective problem-solving and hands-on repairs. Skilled in using hand and power tools, while adhering to safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
CCS
Ridgeville, SC
01.2025 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
Maintenance Technician
Showa Denko Carbon
Ridgeville, SC
05.2020 - 01.2025
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Implemented digital maintenance request system, improving response times and tracking of maintenance issues.
- Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Production Worker
Showa Denko Carbon
Ridgeville, SC
01.2006 - 2019
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues, quickly resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent production delays.
- Reduced waste in the production process by monitoring materials usage and adjusting procedures accordingly.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided support during equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
- Enhanced team collaboration by initiating regular communication meetings.
- Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruptions to production.
- Optimized material usage to minimize waste, contributing to cost reduction efforts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harleyville-Ridgeville High School
Dorchester SCAssociate of Science - Industrial Maintenance
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Hand tools expertise
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- Industrial equipment
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical expertise
Certification
Electrical
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
CCS
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Showa Denko Carbon
05.2020 - 01.2025
Production Worker
Showa Denko Carbon
01.2006 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Harleyville-Ridgeville High School
Associate of Science - Industrial Maintenance
Trident Technical College