Eric Tetter
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Experienced maintenance leader with 36 years in manufacturing, specializing in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability. Known for restoring uptime, supporting safe production, and mentoring mechanics.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Master Mechanic
HB Fuller
03.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot mechanical failures on production equipment, restoring uptime and reducing unplanned stoppages.
- Inspected pumps, motors, and conveyors to identify wear, leaks, and alignment issues.
- Repaired rotating equipment using hand tools, precision measuring devices, and maintenance procedures.
- Performed preventive maintenance on mixers, packaging lines, and utility systems.
- Rebuilt components and replaced worn parts to extend machinery service life.
- Coordinated maintenance priorities with operations teams to support safe, reliable production.
- Mentored mechanics on troubleshooting methods, equipment setup, and safe work practices.
Maintenance Technician
Bridgestone Bandag
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance on production equipment to reduce downtime and support safe operations.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on manufacturing machinery.
- Repaired conveyors, motors, bearings, and drive components to restore reliable equipment performance.
- Inspected equipment for wear, defects, and safety concerns, documenting corrective actions.
- Worked on mills and pressing equipment.
- Fabricated machined and welded parts.
Master Mechanic
H B Fuller
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Diagnosed mechanical failures across mixers, pumps, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance using CMMS work orders and inspection checklists.
- Repaired hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to restore production uptime.
- Calibrated production equipment to maintain consistent process performance and product quality.
- Provided support for multiple operations from mixing to packaging
Mechanical Technician
Kellogg's Eggo Plant
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Troubleshot production equipment, restoring mechanical systems to support uninterrupted Eggo line operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, and packaging machinery to improve equipment reliability.
- Inspected pumps, bearings, and drive components, identifying wear before failures disrupted production.
- Repaired pneumatic and hydraulic systems, ensuring consistent performance across processing and packaging lines.
- Provided support four 4 Mods from batter room to shipping working on molds, batter feeders,flash freezers , and bagging and packaging equipment using GMP as my direction.
Master Mechanic, Maintenance Lead, and Facilitator
Armstrong Flooring
09.1986 - 03.2018
- Diagnosed mechanical failures on production equipment, restoring line uptime quickly.
- Maintained preventive maintenance schedules for conveyors, presses, pumps, and motors.
- Troubleshot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to resolve recurring breakdowns.
- Repaired gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and drive assemblies across manufacturing operations.
- Completed payroll, developed and accessed mechanics, lead projects used fema, root cause analysis while promoting safety and efficiency.
- Excellent Communication skills proficient MS office,Cmms, Sap and E-maintenance platforms 36 Years Equipment Maintenance and Optimization Experience in Manufacturing.
Education
Machinery Maintenance - Mechanical
Kankakee Comunity College
Kankakee, ILHigh School Diploma -
Eastridge H S
Kankakee, IL06-1976
Skills
Master Mechanic
Maintenance Lead
Maintenance Facilitator (Hourly Supervisor)
Timeline
Maintenance Master Mechanic
HB Fuller
03.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Bridgestone Bandag
02.2022 - 03.2024
Master Mechanic
H B Fuller
02.2019 - 03.2021
Mechanical Technician
Kellogg's Eggo Plant
04.2018 - 10.2019
Master Mechanic, Maintenance Lead, and Facilitator
Armstrong Flooring
09.1986 - 03.2018
Machinery Maintenance - Mechanical
Kankakee Comunity College
High School Diploma -
Eastridge H S