Eric Thompson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Maintenance professional with focus on high safety standards and results. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring operational efficiency. Known for team collaboration and flexibility in dynamic environments. Expertise in preventive maintenance and repair.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Electromechanical Maintenance Journeyman
Anchor Glass Container
10.2021 - Current
- Troubleshoot, modified, and maintained all PLC programs and backups for plant operations and machinery.
- Repaired down equipment in a safe, cost efficient, and reliable matter to maintain plant operations.
- Participated in continuous improvement efforts, suggesting new approaches or techniques that could improve overall facility performance or reduce costs associated with maintenance activities.
- Improved overall facility safety with regular inspections and adherence to established protocols.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Plant Operations were Idled on 10/18/2024
Preventive Maintenance Manager
VIAM Manufacturing Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Delegated tasks to selected employees in alignment with management goals for our Tennessee, and Mexico Plants
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to safety, budget constraints and timelines.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify timelines, and completion of maintenance tasks.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- I would help perform delegated tasks assigned on larger projects, also to ensure LOTO safety protocol's were being preformed correctly by all team members.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Viam-Tennessee
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Performed preventive maintenance taskwork in a safe, time efficient matter.
Maintenance Parts Clerk
Viam-Tennessee
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Researched parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
- Provided exceptional customer service by answering questions knowledgeably, providing timely updates on orders, and resolving any issues promptly.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration that led to better pricing negotiations and product quality assurance.
- Reduced cost on parts by exploring alternative resources and materials.
- Maintain budgets, shipping cost, and inventory levels.
Trainer for Mexico Plant
Viam-Tennessee
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Assisted with our new plant in Mexico.
- Safely training new employees and explaining job task.
- Setting up plant machinery, and work spaces to our specifications needed for production.
Shipping Clerk
Viam-Tennessee
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, including proper documentation for international shipments.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and identify discrepancies early.
Production Worker
Viam-Tennessee
04.2005 - 03.2010
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Education
Industrial Maintenance -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
McMinnville, TN04-2019
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, MI05-2004
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety procedures
- OSHA compliance
- Microsoft Office
- PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Inventory management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Electromechanical Maintenance Journeyman
Anchor Glass Container
10.2021 - Current
Preventive Maintenance Manager
VIAM Manufacturing Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2021
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Viam-Tennessee
01.2017 - 09.2021
Maintenance Parts Clerk
Viam-Tennessee
02.2013 - 12.2016
Trainer for Mexico Plant
Viam-Tennessee
10.2012 - 02.2013
Shipping Clerk
Viam-Tennessee
03.2010 - 09.2012
Production Worker
Viam-Tennessee
04.2005 - 03.2010
Industrial Maintenance -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
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