Gaston Trent Mestayer

• Worked with diverse types of machinery and conditions by performing installations and repairs.
• Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed repairs to keep equipment safe, fully functional and well-maintained.
• Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
• Managed maintenance activities and inspected equipment.

• Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
• Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
• Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
• Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
• Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
• Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
• Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
• Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
• Overseen all daily duties of the Sales Force and negotiated all machinery sales.
• Created and maintained the company budget and expenses.
• Set scheduling for all Technicians and Office Personnel

• Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
• Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
• Trained new employees on Installations / Repairs and Software.

Overseen the following Departments / Personnel

• Pasteurization Department
• Tanker Bay Receiving
• Sanitation Crew and CIP Operations
• Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity, efficiency, and daily operations.
• Safety Committee / Safety Team
• Firebuster Committee / Firebuster Team
• First Aid Committee / First Aid Team
• United Way Company Benefit Organizer
• Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans and follow-up procedures.