Jack Fote
York,PA
Summary
Experienced mold maintenance technician with 14+ years in preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, safety compliance, and blueprint interpretation. Trusted to restore production equipment, support continuous operations, and train junior technicians.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician 2 /Mold Technician
Graham Packaging Company
York, Pennsylvania
11.2011 - 07.2026
- Inspected molds at employer site for wear, damage, and alignment issues.
- Cleaned mold components with approved solvents, brushes, and compressed air.
- Refinished mold surfaces with hand tools, grinders, and polishing equipment.
- Maintained mold parts through cleaning, lubrication, and fine adjustments.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve mold-related issues and implement process updates.
- Trained junior technicians on proper mold operation and maintenance.
- Replaced worn or damaged mold components with new parts.
- Performed routine mold maintenance and repairs for reliable operation.
- Followed safety procedures at all times while working on molds.
- Ordered spare parts for mold maintenance and repair tasks.
- Assisted with installation of new molds into existing production lines.
- Kept accurate maintenance records for each mold.
- Delivered technical support to technicians during mold maintenance tasks, ensuring efficient operations.
- Read meters and gauges to verify temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times.
- Completed work-order documentation on schedule.
- Used schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and manuals to diagnose problems.
- Monitored mold output and adjusted settings to maintain quality levels.
- Maintained Graham Packaging production equipment, supporting safe continuous operations.
- Inspected conveyors, motors, pumps, and compressors for wear and faults.
- Repaired pneumatic and hydraulic systems on packaging machinery.
- Replaced defective parts to restore line equipment performance.
- Documented maintenance work orders and repair notes in plant systems.
- Followed GMP, lockout/tagout, and safety procedures in manufacturing areas.
- Maintained clean work areas to promote a safe and efficient environment. to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Assisted in installation of new machinery and equipment to enhance production capabilities.
Education
PET Monolayer Valvegate HotRunner Maintenance
Husky I.M.S PET Mold Maintenance Training Course
Bolton, Ontario, Canada05-2019
Electrical Theory 1-4 Indust. Math/Schematics
Schaedler Yesco Training Center
York, PA09-2017
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Regional High School
Upper Deerfield NJ06-2001
Telecommunications
Cumberland County VoTec
Upper Deerfield NJ06-2000
Skills
- Mold maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment diagnostics
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint and schematics
- Work order documentation
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical expertise
- Facility management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Maintenance Technician 2 /Mold Technician
Graham Packaging Company
11.2011 - 07.2026
PET Monolayer Valvegate HotRunner Maintenance
Husky I.M.S PET Mold Maintenance Training Course
Electrical Theory 1-4 Indust. Math/Schematics
Schaedler Yesco Training Center
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Regional High School
Telecommunications
Cumberland County VoTec