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Dwayne Hunter

Manning,S.C.

Summary

General Electrical, Plumbing and Maintenance Technician with over 25 years of proven experience, specializing in industrial and commercial trades.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machine Operator

Caterpillar
11.2021 - Current
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
  • Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
  • Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Electrical Technician

Prestige Construction Group, LLC
09.2014 - Current
  • Perform electrical-related wiring and installation for commercial construction projects, including new construction, retrofits, remodels and plant expansions
  • Install and maintained Fire alarm systems throughout several public school districts
  • Install video surveillance cameras in multiple commercial facilities
  • Master the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps
  • Install, adjust, modify, verify, calibrate and test operation of power systems, specialized electrical systems and panels, circuitry, electrical chassis, appliances, portable electrical equipment in accordance with all State and Federal Electrical Codes and Ordinances
  • Work from verbal instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications and instructions bulletins
  • Rewire and installed panel boards and switches
  • Repair AC/DC circuits, 3-phase circuits (480 and 240 volt)
  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions using ATE and software and the knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation
  • Check equipment for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment
  • Review blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine accurate installation procedures
  • Setup and test industrial equipment to ensure that they function properly
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.

Subway Car Inspector/Machinist

New York City Transportation Authority
10.2009 - 08.2014
  • Tested, diagnosed, repaired and performed preventative maintenance on subway cars
  • Tested, diagnosed, repaired and performed preventative maintenance bus and subway Automated Fare Collection (MetroCard & OMNY) Equipment, including, but not limited to, turnstiles, booth terminal equipment, vending machines and bus fare boxes
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot, removed and replaced electronic circuit boards, wiring harnesses, electronic and electromechanical modular units, and other components using digital multi-meters, wiring schematics, palmtop computers and other special test equipment
  • Removed and replaced revenue equipment items, such as fare boxes, turnstile assemblies and fare vending machine assemblies
  • Kept records and prepare reports
  • Drove motor vehicles between work sites, including, but not limited to, cars, light trucks and vans; and perform related work
  • Inspects, maintains, repairs, and replaces pneumatic operating units, valves, air brake systems, trucks and car suspension on all diesel-powered equipment, and on rolling stock
  • Repaired subway equipment car
  • Installed and removed major components on diesel equipment including: engines, main generators, air compressors, APU’s, and drive motors, etc
  • Performed welding on components and equipment related to passenger locomotive and EMU rolling stock
  • Performed periodic visual inspections of internal and external train components for proper operation and functionality
  • Operated support equipment (e.g
  • Crane and truck hoists, truck movers, etc.)
  • Referenced written documents (e.g
  • Operating or manufacturing manuals) while troubleshooting or maintaining equipment
  • Completed all required paperwork.

Plumbing and Maintenance Technician

Dell's Maraschino Cherries Co.
06.2006 - 10.2009
  • Performed a variety of plumbing trade functions such as the installation, maintenance and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to plumbing code
  • Cut openings in walls, floors, or ceilings to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
  • Assembled and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, copper, and lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic by using power and hand tools
  • Installed and/or repaired sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, faucets and burst pipes
  • Opens clogged drains
  • Studied building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
  • Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe
  • Cut and thread pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and threading machines
  • Bends pipe to required angle by use of bending machine or by hand
  • Joined pipe by use of threaded joints, flanges, fittings, solder, plastic solvent welds
  • Filled pipe system with water/air and read pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
  • Maintained and repaired plumbing by performing such tasks as replacing washers in leaky faucets
  • Used pipe locators to locate, identify, and mark sewer, and natural gas systems to prevent damage
  • Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries, and “near miss” and hazardous situations
  • Assisted other trades and crafts personnel in their daily operations
  • Worked from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal and written instructions
  • Diagnosed, tested and maintained systems maintenance
  • Followed established safety procedures and utilizes safety protective equipment and clothing pertaining to particular trades or skills
  • Ensured proper housekeeping practices are observed
  • Performed other tasks as necessary an incidental to the required work as directed.

Depalletizer & Forklift Operator

Krasdale Foods, Inc.
02.1997 - 06.2006
  • Operated the forklift to stack and retrieve goods, supplies, and materials
  • Maintained inventory for production area cleanliness
  • Documented and maintained inventory records
  • Removed product from containers on pallets
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery
  • Adjusted machine setting to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Knew the purpose and followed proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices
  • Understood and could properly operate all machine controls (mechanical, electrical and pneumatic)
  • Monitored pattern forming of the cases on the palletizer
  • Cleared jams, re-sequenced the palletizer, and replaced fallen cartons
  • Properly changed codes in the tagger computer
  • Coordinated with the line driver so the correct pallets are available to the pallet dispenser
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating the palletizer
  • Understood the HMI (touch screen).

Education

Electrical & Advanced Electrical Coursework -

Apex Technical School
Long Island City, New York
12.2009

Plumbing and Pipefitting, Coursework -

Apex Technical School
Long Island City, New York
12.2009

High School Diploma -

Manning High School
Manning, South Carolina
05.1996

Skills

  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • AutoCAD Proficiency
  • Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • New Construction and Renovation
  • Electrical Installation and Repair
  • Electrical Work Repair
  • Electrical Systems
  • TIG Welding
  • ARC Welding
  • MIG Welding
  • Power and Hand Tools
  • Pipe Fitting
  • Pipe/Fixture Installation
  • Water/Steam/Gas Distribution
  • Emergency Repair
  • Plumbing Maintenance
  • Employee Mentoring
  • Customer Service

Training

General electric Installation and electrical safety Conductor termination and splices, grounding and bonding, installation of electrical services, circuit breakers, fuses and wiring Motors, including theory and application, using wire tables and determining conductor sizes, basic motor controls, motors and controllers, motor installation, power factor, transformers, substations and power distribution and HVAC systems Conduit bending, wiring methods, determining the required number of outlets and circuits, calculating electrical loads Security, fire alarm, intercom, CCTV, electronics systems installation and maintenance Fixtures and faucets, cast-iron pipe and fittings, installing and testing piping and installing and servicing fixtures, valves and faucets Carbon steel pipe and fittings, fuel gas systems, installing water heaters, reading commercial drawings and servicing pipe systems and appliances Business math for plumbers, sizing DWV and storm systems, private water supply systems, private waste disposal systems Shop drawings and detailed sheets, motorized equipment, pipefitting systems

Timeline

CNC Machine Operator

Caterpillar
11.2021 - Current

Electrical Technician

Prestige Construction Group, LLC
09.2014 - Current

Subway Car Inspector/Machinist

New York City Transportation Authority
10.2009 - 08.2014

Plumbing and Maintenance Technician

Dell's Maraschino Cherries Co.
06.2006 - 10.2009

Depalletizer & Forklift Operator

Krasdale Foods, Inc.
02.1997 - 06.2006

Electrical & Advanced Electrical Coursework -

Apex Technical School

Plumbing and Pipefitting, Coursework -

Apex Technical School

High School Diploma -

Manning High School
Dwayne Hunter