Eric Cowart
Rustburg,VA
Summary
Customer-oriented, focused on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime and costs and maximizing overall plant efficiency. Technician with broad background that includes electronics, electrical and mechanical. Extensive training in plastics plant operations. Focused plant operations leader committed to company core values, driving results and exceeding expectations. Safety-conscious skilled in the operation and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment. Mechanical and electrical assembly of manufacturing machinery and automation.
Diligent mechanical technician with strong background in assembly. Proven ability to complete projects efficiently and maintain high safety standards. Demonstrated skills in teamwork and problem-solving on-site.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Affordable Home Improvement
Rustburg, VA
08.2018 - Current
- Home improvements and new construction. Electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, framing.
Mechanical and Electrical Technician
Shibuya Hoppmann
Madison Heights, VA
10.2020 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications.
- Operated and maintained mechanical systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Diagnosed equipment issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings and schematics to understand equipment design and proper maintenance.
- Provided technical assistance during new equipment installations, reducing commissioning timeframes while ensuring proper setup according to manufacturer specifications.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
Electrical And Mechanical Assembly
Automated Industrial Technologies
Forest, VA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints. Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders. Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances. Worked closely with engineers to work out issues with new product design in first assembly and debugging. Intake, inventory and inspection of machined parts and manufactured parts for tolerances and defects before assembly. Assembled and wired machinery and electrical control panel for operation of said machinery. Final adjustment, debugging, running and shipping preparation of finished product.
Industrial Maintenance Helper
Coleman Mechanical
Rustburg, Virginia
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted in the installation and repair of process piping and mechanical assemblies. Duties included but not limited to: Measurement, prefabrication, demolition and installation.
Manufacturing Process Technician / Cell Leader
Tessy Plastics LLC
Lynchburg, Virginia
06.2015 - 09.2016
- The Process Tech is responsible for following the processes stated in the Records of Training. Skilled in Process Technician Auxiliary Equipment. Process Technician Machine. Process Technician Mold. Process Technician Trouble shooting. Duties include but are not limited to: Following processes already developed for new and inherited tools. Process optimization on a continuous improvement basis. Process monitoring, developing criteria to be monitored, implemented. Cell leader duties include but not limited to: Report to Cell Manager daily with updates on productivity and work performance of employees and machinery. Assign duties to employees daily and resolve personnel issues on the supervisory level. Responsible for personnel on the off shift.
Set-Up Technician / Processor Trainee
Tessy Plastics LLC
Lynchburg, Virginia
03.2011 - 06.2015
- The Set-Up Technician installs removes, prepares and stores injection molds and post molding equipment in compliance with company policies and procedures. Duties include but not limited to: Install molds into molding machine. Remove molds from molding Machine. Prepare and place molds on storage rack. Perform daily preventive maintenance procedures. Respond to warning and assistance needed alarms. Set-Up and adjust auxiliary equipment necessary for molding and post molding operations. Maintain water, oil and air lines used in the set-up of molds and post molding equipment. Maintain fixtures and auxiliary equipment and materials used for installing and removing molds. Return all support and auxiliary equipment to proper storage areas after use. Authorized to make minor process adjustments to molding and post molding machines. Help in maintaining a clean and orderly work area and environment.
Owner / Installation Technician
Connections Unlimited
Rustburg, VA
04.2004 - 03.2011
- Duties included ordering and purchasing all things needed to install and repair Internet satellite systems per Hughes installation procedures and guidelines. Download work orders, contact customer to set up installation date. Pre installation walk through with customer to explain installation guide lines, including mounting options, cable routing, and multi computer setup (wired or wireless). Post walk through with customer to verify installation per pre walk through agreement to meet customer satisfaction and installation guide lines and tutorial on operation of the system. Coaxial cable, cat5, and wireless installation.
Installation And Service Technician
The Satellite Place
Lynchburg, Virginia
04.1997 - 04.2004
- Installation and repair of satellite systems for television, internet and home school systems. Included pre installation walk through with the customer involving placement of mounting, cable run, and tutorial of the operation of the particular system. Repair and maintenance of systems.
Electrical And Mechanical Assembly
Simplimatic Automation
Forest, Virginia, United States
03.1996 - 04.1997
- Pulled parts from parts room, cut aluminum box extrusion per cut list. Assembled circuit board conveyor systems per electrical and mechanical drawings. Assembled and installed electrical panels for operation of conveyor systems. Final setup, testing and trouble shooting for final testing before shipment. (Pneumatics, plcs, fiber optic and multitude of other sensors)
Education
One Year - Machine Tool Technology
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Deadline-driven
- Strong leader
- Process improvements
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Technical knowledge
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Quality standards adherence
- Schematics interpretation
- Problem solving- mechanical and electrical issues
- Heavy lifting
- Construction
Timeline
Mechanical and Electrical Technician
Shibuya Hoppmann
10.2020 - 03.2025
Construction Worker
Affordable Home Improvement
08.2018 - Current
Electrical And Mechanical Assembly
Automated Industrial Technologies
07.2017 - 08.2018
Industrial Maintenance Helper
Coleman Mechanical
09.2016 - 03.2017
Manufacturing Process Technician / Cell Leader
Tessy Plastics LLC
06.2015 - 09.2016
Set-Up Technician / Processor Trainee
Tessy Plastics LLC
03.2011 - 06.2015
Owner / Installation Technician
Connections Unlimited
04.2004 - 03.2011
Installation And Service Technician
The Satellite Place
04.1997 - 04.2004
Electrical And Mechanical Assembly
Simplimatic Automation
03.1996 - 04.1997
One Year - Machine Tool Technology
Central Virginia Community College