Dwain Smith
Greenbelt,MD
Summary
I am a diligent maintenance technician with over 16 years of experience in a variety of maintenance and repair tasks. I am committed to ensuring optimal equipment functionality by effectively managing both routine and complex equipment and facility issues. I possess a robust understanding of PLC programming, having worked on both fixed integrated or compact PLCs and modular PLCs. I am an organized maintenance technician who has successfully managed competing priorities and met challenging performance targets in the past. I excel in completing physically demanding tasks under pressure. I am a safety-oriented team player who maintains a strong attendance record. This organized and dependable candidate excels at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated maintenance supervisor offering 3 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DC MAINTENANCE Supervisor
The Home Depot Distribution Center
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 12 employees.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
Maintenance Mechanic(Lost Position Due Pandemic)
Costal Sunbelt Produce
10.2019 - 04.2021
- I measured parts with rulers, calipers, and micrometers to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
- I utilized troubleshooting tools and schematics to identify parts that needed repair.
- I performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
- I have researched and implemented facility and equipment upgrades.
- I have calibrated and adjusted the machinery for operational consistency.
- I operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings of machinery to determine appropriate procedures and necessary supplies.
- I cleaned, lubricated, and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Troubleshooting PLCs such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi Electric.
- Managed over 15-20 trouble calls per shift
- Assistant supervisor on shift
- I dismantled machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
- I have maintained a preventive program to keep equipment operating, minimizing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Kept the HVAC system running efficiently by performing weekly PMs.
Maintenance Mechanic (Tech 3)
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Inspected fire extinguisher equipment on state-mandated schedule.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
- Basic relay logic, photo eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoids and servo drives
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Enhanced machine efficiency by performing regular maintenance on PLC systems.
- Streamlined production processes by designing and implementing new PLC programs.
- Implemented version control protocols for PLC software management, ensuring that accurate records of changes were maintained and readily available when needed.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Delivered consistent product quality by calibrating robot vision systems for accurate part inspection.
- Reduced production downtime by swiftly identifying and resolving technical issues with robotic equipment.
- Enhanced robotic system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Under Armor Warehouse
04.2009 - 09.2016
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and hydraulics.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Education
Electrical - Electrical
North American Trade Schools
Windsor Mill, MD12-2013
Hvac - HVAC Installation And Repair
Lincoln Technical Institute
Columbia MD04-2010
GED -
Charleston Job Corps
Charleston, WV06-2005
Skills
- Equipment installation
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Motor Control Circuits
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Process Control
- Robotics Integration
- Cross-platform PLC Knowledge
- Ladder Logic Development
- Machine safety standards
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Servo motor control
- Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Allen Bradley, Honeywell, Mitsubishi Electric, and Schneider Electric
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Sensor Technology
- Robotics Troubleshooting
Timeline
DC MAINTENANCE Supervisor
The Home Depot Distribution Center
05.2021 - 01.2025
Maintenance Mechanic(Lost Position Due Pandemic)
Costal Sunbelt Produce
10.2019 - 04.2021
Maintenance Mechanic (Tech 3)
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
07.2017 - 05.2019
Lead Maintenance Technician
Under Armor Warehouse
04.2009 - 09.2016
Hvac - HVAC Installation And Repair
Lincoln Technical Institute
Electrical - Electrical
North American Trade Schools
GED -
Charleston Job Corps
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