Ethan Childs
Oakland Park
Summary
Hands-on mechanical professional with a background spanning automotive repair, industrial maintenance, and technical sales. Began career performing automotive service including tire work, brake repair, suspension overhauls, and preventative maintenance before completing formal education in Motorsports Technology. Transitioned into heavy industrial environments, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment at a large-scale sawmill operation in Angelica, followed by work as a Maintenance Technician at the Great Lakes Cheese facility, where I supported operations at a newly constructed $890M food production plant and quickly learned complex automated systems.
Seeking opportunities where strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on problem solving, and willingness to travel or work demanding schedules can contribute to a high-performing maintenance or industrial team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Great Lakes Cheese
City, State
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Participated in commissioning and startup of a $890M food production facility.
- Installed and aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyor systems.
- Performed sanitary rebuilds on centrifugal as well as rotary pumps.
- Accurately completed work order to keep record of ongoing issues as well as account for my work.
- Worked with 12v and 24v controllers within different environments whether for thermostats, relays and mainly within the safety circuits in the factory.
- Troubleshoot VFD errors (mainly allen bradley units).
- Replaced bearings, seals, mechanical drive components, and production equipment assemblies.
- Perform full sanitary rebuilds on actuators and mix-proof valves
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on automated production systems.
- Worked inside electrical panels for troubleshooting and minor electrical repairs.
- Assisted with PLC-controlled system diagnostics and equipment troubleshooting.
- Worked 12-hour rotating shifts during plant commissioning and ramp-up phases.
- Once production started I was in charge of over seeing the constant production from the HTST (pasteurizers) in the milk processing and whey production plants.
- Monitor the waste treatment plant from my laptop all night, in the event of an emergency I was responsible for contacting necessary parties. As well as make any repairs to keep the waste treatment running.
- Maintained accurate inventory of tools and supplies, streamlining procurement processes for repair needs.
- Collaborated with team members to execute preventive maintenance plans, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and proper use of maintenance tools and equipment.
- Developed process improvements that increased efficiency in maintenance workflows and reduced response times.
- Coordinated with operators to ensure smooth production.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Maintenance Technician
Angelica Sawmill
City, State
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained and repaired heavy industrial and legacy mechanical equipment.
- Serviced hydraulic systems, conveyors, and mechanical drive assemblies.
- Performed MIG welding repairs and light fabrication projects.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical failures in high-production environments.
- Worked safely around heavy equipment and physically demanding job conditions.
- Remove and re-poor babbitt molds in all chipping knives used in the drum chipper
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and reduce downtime.
- Performed scheduled inspections to identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Work from Noon to 3am while the company was dealing with turnover issues to ensure that the plant was ready to run the next day.
Shop Hand
Keith Scheible Auto
Wellsville, NY
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed tire mounting/balancing, oil changes, and routine vehicle maintenance.
- Assisted with brake service and suspension component replacement.
- Maintained shop inventory and organized tools and parts.
- Supported technicians with vehicle inspections and shop workflow.
- Maintained clean and safe shop environment.
Regional Account Manager
Bakeboxx Wholesale
Miami Gardens, FL
07.2025 - Current
- Managed B2B sales relationships with distributors, and retail chains, handling product inquiries, pricing negotiations, and order fulfillment.
- Conducted high-volume outbound sales outreach including cold calls, distributor follow-ups, and lead generation to expand the wholesale customer base.
- Developed and maintained product catalogs, sell sheets, and marketing materials to support retail and distributor sales.
- Coordinated with manufacturing and packaging partners to launch new SKUs, including vapes, flower products, and pre-roll packaging.
- Designed product packaging, labels, and compliance elements
- Managed product pricing strategy and wholesale margin structures for retailers and distributors.
- Created sales presentations and promotional materials to introduce new product lines and increase retailer adoption.
- Worked directly with distributors to monitor inventory levels and restocking cycles.
- Assisted with brand positioning and product line development, including strain selection, packaging formats, and SKU planning.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and labeling accuracy for all products.
- Utilized CRM-style tracking and lead lists to organize prospects and maintain consistent outreach.
- Collaborated with marketing efforts including Instagram promotions, product launches, and promotional campaigns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Motorsports
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY05-2024
Skills
- Pumps, Motors, Gearboxes, Bearings
- Valves and Actuators
- HMI interfaces that control PLC's and other automated functions
- Conveyor Systems & Drive Assemblies
- Automotive Electrical
- 12v and 24v DC Controllers
- Electric Motor troubleshooting repair
- 480v training
- Industrial Equipment Installation & Startup
- MIG Welding (Proficient) TIG Welding (Working Knowledge)
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting (Panel Access Experience)
- Reading Mechanical Drawings & Layouts
- Commissioning & Equipment Troubleshooting
- Forklift & Scissor Lift Operation (Previously Certified)
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Certification
- OSHA 10 – Scheduled to Complete
- Forklift & Scissor Lift (Previously Certified)
- Valid Driver’s License
Timeline
Regional Account Manager
Bakeboxx Wholesale
07.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Great Lakes Cheese
06.2024 - 07.2025
Maintenance Technician
Angelica Sawmill
05.2023 - 07.2024
Shop Hand
Keith Scheible Auto
03.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Motorsports
Alfred State College
AVAILABILITY
Available for nationwide shutdown and turnaround assignments. Fully equipped with personal mechanical tools and ready for immediate travel upon hire.