James K. Maxfield
Evart,MI
Summary
Maintenance Professional skilled in all areas from the ground up to the engineering level. Known for effectively managing installations and repairs while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Valued for teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining complex projects. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Specialist
Federal Screw Works
Big Rapids, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Led electrical maintenance initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for complex electrical systems.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing training on electrical troubleshooting and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and optimize electrical components for production processes.
Maintenance Electrician
Pittsburgh Glass Works
Evart, MI
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Maintain and troubleshoot all equipment in plant, including CNC equipment, furnaces, and Robotics, welding, fabrication, operation of fork trucks, scissor lifts, and front end loader.
Maintenance Technician
Leprino Foods
Remus, MI
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Maintain all plant equipment, troubleshoot equipment, welding, fabrication, fork truck and scissor lift operation, documenting all jobs performed.
Maintenance Technician
Country Fresh LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, welding and fabrication, and preventative maintenance
Operator/Maintenance
Liberty Dairy/Dean Foods
Evart, MI
07.2005 - 05.2012
- Operating and maintaining all plant equipment. Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems.
Education
Electrical Training - Electrical
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-2022
Diploma - General
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids, MICertificate of completion - Heavy and Compact Equipment Repair
Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Big Rapids, MISkills
- Welding and Fabrication
- Pneumatics and Hydraulics
- HVAC Systems
- PLC Troubleshooting
- PLC Programming
- Communications wiring
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Design
- Electrical Engineering
Certification
- Journeyman's Electrical License
- OSHA 10
- PLC Troubleshooting, Star Electrical Training, MI
- Allen Bradley HMI Training, Rockwell, MI
- Ammonia Fundamentals, Industrial Refrigeration Consortium, WI
- Ammonia refrigeration training, PSM Technical services, MI
- Arc flash/shock awareness, NFPA, PA
Timeline
Electrical Specialist
Federal Screw Works
08.2020 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Pittsburgh Glass Works
05.2015 - 08.2020
Maintenance Technician
Leprino Foods
02.2015 - 05.2015
Maintenance Technician
Country Fresh LLC
05.2012 - 02.2015
Operator/Maintenance
Liberty Dairy/Dean Foods
07.2005 - 05.2012
Certificate of completion - Heavy and Compact Equipment Repair
Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Electrical Training - Electrical
Grand Rapids Community College
Diploma - General
Big Rapids High School
HONORS, AWARDS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Academic honors Big Rapids High School
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical installation, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems, PLC troubleshooting and programming, welding and fabrication, ammonia refrigeration troubleshooting and repair, operating industrial equipment including lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, cranes, tractors, front end loaders and semi, very hard worker and quick learner.