Gary Cooper
Essex
Summary
I am a dedicated Maintenance Technician with over 20 years of experience in mechanical repair and preventive maintenance. Known for strong troubleshooting skills and successful project management, consistently reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability across multiple facilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Autumn Harp
ESSEX, VT
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure equipment reliability.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions to maintain production schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of repair parts and supplies, streamlining procurement processes.
- Collaborated with team members to develop maintenance protocols that improved workflow consistency.
- Trained new technicians on safety practices and equipment operation, promoting a culture of safety compliance.
- Led maintenance projects focused on upgrading systems, enhancing overall facility performance and capability.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Currently on 3 different Pillars that relate to PM PILLAR, LUBRICATION PILLAR, RELIABILITY PILLAR.
Maintenance Technician
Revision Military
ESSEX, VT
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Implemented process improvements that increased response times for urgent repair requests by 15%.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
Maintenance Technician
GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS
Essex Junction, VT
10.2011 - 10.2018
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Enhanced safety standards by leading weekly safety training sessions for maintenance team.
- Streamlined inventory management for spare parts, ensuring critical components were always available.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly suggesting and implementing process enhancements.
- Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.
- Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
MISSISQUOI VALLEY UNION HIGH
Swanton, VTSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment Repair
- Hand tools expertise
- Equipment installation
- Tool management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical panels
- Door hardware
- System installations
- Mechanical expertise
- Service-oriented mindset
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Lighting systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Documentation
- Supply management
- Air compressors
- Pneumatic systems
- Motor controls
- Organized nature
- Project management
- Battery maintenance
- Variable frequency drives
- Conveyor systems
- Codes compliance
- Air filtration
- Proficient in [software]
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Autumn Harp
05.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Revision Military
10.2018 - 05.2021
Maintenance Technician
GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS
10.2011 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
MISSISQUOI VALLEY UNION HIGH