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JAMES S. PAINE, JR.

JAMES S. PAINE, JR.

Oak Lawn,Illinois

Summary

Knowledgeable mechanic skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and drawings. Hardworking, strong and physically agile professional who excels at repairing large, complex machines and equipment to maintain efficient operations and peak mechanical performance.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Signode Corporation
09.2022 - Current
  • Utilized a wide range of hand and power tools to successfully execute repair tasks.
  • Employed strong problem-solving abilities to resolve challenges with minimal guidance.
  • Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions while conducting regular maintenance checks.
  • Ensured compliance with work orders and specifications while performing tasks such as machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Maintenance Tech / Packaging

Pepsico
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Answered line calls in accordance with the Resource officer and line breakdowns
  • Completed routine line component PM's and work orders with the advisory of the Maintenance Planner
  • Repaired/Replaced defective motors, gear boxes, gears, pulleys, and chains
  • Troubleshot 480V and 24V electrical components in electrical cabinets
  • Maintained efficient maintenance on palletizers and stretch wrapper equipment
  • Fabricated covers, shafts, mechanical components when parts wore out
  • Ability to weld and fabricate accessories to make equipment more sustainable
  • Made and closed out work orders in accordance with the INFOR software program
  • Maintained a variety of roller and belt conveyors

Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic

Home Products International
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Answered operator calls pertaining to mechanical, tonnage, and material problems
  • Replaced pumps, electric motors, control valves, and hoses according to breakdowns or scheduled maintenance
  • Rebuilt and resealed hydraulic cylinders and control valves
  • Replaced heating and cooling manifolds for Molds
  • Fabricated and welded rails, guards, and safety gates as needed
  • Worked with chillers and cooling towers
  • Worked with the vacuum system and blowers for the silos and surge bins of material
  • Replaced belts, blades, and bearings when needed on the grinder/recycling units
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and replace heater bands and thermocouples in the injection unit
  • Troubleshoot A/C and D/C electrical components in electrical cabinets

Maintenance Mechanic

American Boxboard LLC
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Answered line-calls and production breakdowns
  • Completed routine monthly and quarterly PM's
  • Made repairs to building infrastructure as needed
  • Replaced conveyor belts and roller drive bands
  • Troubleshoot electrical faults on production and shipping lines
  • Installed electrical lighting fixtures as needed
  • Fabricated tools and equipment
  • Operated forklifts and aerial work platforms

Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandenburg Industrial Company
08.1991 - 12.2016
  • Maintain and service equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and cranes
  • Weld and fabricate components for utilization with routine maintenance and repair of heavy equipment
  • Complete engine overhauls
  • Complete rebuilds and re-sealing of hydraulic pumps and cylinders
  • Trained to use a multimeter for 12 volt, 24 volt and 36 volt systems
  • Inspection and dictation of equipment damage and repairs to be made
  • Ordering of parts for equipment
  • Comply with all required safety rules and regulations

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Technology And Industrial Arts Education

Triton College
River Grove, IL
06.2026

Skills

  • Break down large machines
  • Complete repair services
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mechanical skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Initiative
  • Strategic thinking
  • Knowledge of OSHA
  • Knowledge of local safety requirements
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem solving ability
  • Building Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Signode Corporation
09.2022 - Current

Maintenance Tech / Packaging

Pepsico
07.2020 - 07.2022

Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic

Home Products International
07.2019 - 07.2020

Maintenance Mechanic

American Boxboard LLC
08.2017 - 12.2018

Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandenburg Industrial Company
08.1991 - 12.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Technology And Industrial Arts Education

Triton College

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