James Abernathy
Crewe,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Reliable Maintenance Mechanic offering 16 years of experience in related roles. Hardworking and dedicated with unyielding work ethic. Commended for promoting workplace safety and implementing improved safety training protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Nottoway Correctional Center
Burkeville, VA
02.2012 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
Plumber
BB&T Plumbing
Crewe, VA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Constructed foundations for large industrial equipment that require special plumbing connections.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
McHILL High School
07-2012
Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Tool management
- Plumbing
- Equipment Installation
- Parts Replacement
- Safety awareness
- Plumbing Repairs
- Understanding schematics
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Power and hand tool use
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lighting Systems
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Pneumatic Systems
- Maintaining components
- Mechanical Repair
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Conveyor Systems
- Stick Welding
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Nottoway Correctional Center
02.2012 - Current
Plumber
BB&T Plumbing
01.2008 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
McHILL High School