Elijah Luster

Position Summary
Support Amazon's high-automation fulfillment and sortation operations by servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechatronic, robotic, and material handling systems to ensure high availability and throughput in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on automated conveyor, robotics, sortation, and packaging equipment including pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures using blueprints, electrical schematics, PLC logic, OEM manuals, and diagnostic software; execute repairs to motors, sensors, relays, VFDs, photoeyes, and related components.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to identify root causes of equipment issues, recommend improvements, and execute mitigations to reduce downtime and enhance throughput.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, inventory of parts, and work orders within a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Mentor and train junior technicians/contractors, reinforcing safety best practices, troubleshooting methods, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols including lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard identification, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage in accordance with Amazon and OEM standards.

Position Summary
Serve as a skilled maintenance professional in Burlington's distribution operations, responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems to support efficient warehouse throughput and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyor systems, sorters, labelers, industrial machinery, and facility infrastructure, using blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, VFD, and PLC-controlled equipment failures; identify root causes and implement solutions to restore system functionality.
• Fabricate or modify mechanical components and structural elements (welding, cutting, machining) to support repairs, retrofits, process improvements, or equipment upgrades.
• Mentor and train junior/general maintenance technicians on repair procedures, safety protocols, and preventative maintenance best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, improve safety, and optimize maintenance workflows.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and electrical codes (e.g., working with up to 480V systems).

Position Summary
Performed field service and in-house fabrication work supporting the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of industrial stainless-steel machinery for food production. Traveled nationwide to customer sites to execute equipment tear-downs, installations, and production-line rebuilds within strict safety and time constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Traveled extensively across the United States to conduct plant shutdowns, machinery tear-downs, installations, upgrades, and repairs on Lawrence Equipment's automated tortilla and flatbread processing systems.
• Performed precision mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on industrial stainless-steel equipment including ovens, presses, sheeters, and conveyors used in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Operated safely in confined spaces and at elevated heights in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards, including proper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings to diagnose issues, fabricate components, and ensure precise fitment and alignment during system assembly.
• Utilized welding and metal fabrication techniques (MIG, TIG, plasma cutting, and grinding) to repair, modify, and fabricate parts for both industrial machinery and specialty projects.
• Maintained detailed records of service work, travel logs, and time-sensitive project milestones to ensure compliance with customer and company scheduling requirements.
• Operated company and rental vehicles to transport tools, equipment, and materials between facilities and customer sites while maintaining DOT compliance and safe driving standards.
• Collaborated closely with engineering and production teams to identify design improvements and optimize machine reliability and performance.
• Supported in-house fabrication and mechanical work on custom off-road and desert trophy trucks, applying advanced fabrication and welding skills to build and reinforce chassis and suspension components.

Position Summary
Ensure the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of production equipment in a food processing environment by performing maintenance, welding/fabrication, repairs, and preventative work on production lines and support systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems within Tyson Foods facilities to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.
• Fabricate, repair, and install parts and structural components using welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW), metal cutting, grinding, and machining based on blueprints and work orders.
• Assist with setup, adjustment, breakdown, and relocation of production line machinery to support production changes or maintenance projects.
• Maintain rigorous safety and compliance under Tyson's GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), HAACP, PSM, and LOTO programs; adhere to environmental and food-safety regulations.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and inspection activities accurately; report issues, work progress, and completed repairs through departmental channels.
• Cross-train and work collaboratively with maintenance crews across shifts, including covering floor operations when required during emergencies or peak demand.