James Hill
Adrian,MI
Summary
Resourceful Maintenance and Repair Technician experienced in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Achieved significant reductions in downtime and increased productivity through specialized skills in electrical systems, HVAC repair, and plumbing solutions. Focused on enhancing facility safety and streamlining operations through proactive strategies and efficient task completion.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Mennel Milling
Toledo, Ohio
11.2010 - Current
- Conducted preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, and production machinery to ensure operational reliability.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery to reduce downtime.
- Troubleshot breakdowns on grain handling and flour processing systems.
- Replaced bearings, belts, seals, and worn machine parts.
- Repaired malfunctioning parts, assemblies, and systems using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Lubricated equipment and adjusted components for safe operation.
- Monitored equipment performance metrics to identify and prioritize repair needs, enhancing system reliability.
- Inspected milling equipment and identified mechanical and electrical repair needs.
- Recorded work orders and maintenance details in plant systems.
- Coordinated with production staff to support Mennel Milling operations.
- Provided technical advice and assistance regarding maintenance issues in order to ensure efficient operations.
- Welded and fabricated metal parts for maintenance repairs.
- Performed quality assurance checks on completed jobs before releasing them back into service.
- Conducted regular inspections of plant facilities to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Installed, aligned, adjusted and calibrated new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Analyzed data collected from tests runs on machines in order to detect any anomalies that might indicate a problem.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as chemicals or lubricants.
- Replaced defective components with new or reconditioned parts.
- Ordered replacement parts as necessary and kept accurate records of inventory levels.
- Completed daily reports of maintenance activities performed on each machine serviced.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best solutions to repair them.
- Trained other technicians on how to properly use diagnostic tools and test equipment safely.
- Checked electrical connections for proper operation in accordance with safety regulations.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Applied troubleshooting techniques to accurately diagnose and rectify equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Education
Maintenance Repairer Industrial Journeymen - Mechanical And Electrical Apprenticeship
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH 01.2019 - 10.2024
Madison High School
Adrian, MISkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plant maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- HVAC systems maintenance
- Plumbing maintenance
- Electrical systems repair
- Pneumatic system repair
- Welding techniques
- Generator maintenance
- Facility maintenance
- Elevator maintenance
- Chiller maintenance
- Air handlers
- Air compressors
- Air filtration
- Heat exchangers
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Steam systems
- Variable frequency drives
- Field maintenance
- System installations
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint and schematics
- Parts ordering
- Technical communication
- Safety compliance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety practices
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Problem solving
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organized nature
- Hand tool proficiency
- Hand and power tools
- Power tool operation
- Tool management
- Flooring repair
- Plumbing repair
- Gas detection
- Grounds maintenance
- Industrial equipment
- Journey-level background
- Diagnostics certification
- Mechanical aptitude
- Diagnostic
- Equipment alignment
- Maintaining components
- Air balancing
- Facility management
- Supply management
- Dismantling
- Assembling
- Disassembling
- Checking electrical connections
- Monitoring equipment performance metrics
- Electrical certification
- Chiller maintenance
- Hand tool operation
- Blueprint and schematics
- Supply management
Timeline
Maintenance Repairer Industrial Journeymen - Mechanical And Electrical Apprenticeship
Owens Community College
01.2019 - 10.2024
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Mennel Milling
11.2010 - Current
Madison High School