JESSE BORDERS
Winchester,Virginia
Summary
Dependable maintenance technician with a few years of experience in trying situations. Demonstrates strong focus on efficiency and low downtime while striving to learn more to be the best technician I can be. More than willing to work with others to run as fluidly as possible.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Kraft Heinz
Winchester, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Completed apprenticeship from August to January 2024, gaining hands-on experience in system 3 operations.
- Developed troubleshooting skills to independently resolve a variety of daily maintenance issues.
- Achieved sign-off for operating system 5 in July 2024, enhancing technical skills during shifts.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed necessary repairs efficiently.
- Responded to emergency breakdowns promptly to minimize production downtime.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance and accountability.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Filler Operator
Kraft Heinz
03.2013 - Current
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
- Consistently run over 80% when packaging is working properly
Bartender
The Union Jack Pub & Restaurant
Winchester, VA
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Filler Operator
Kraft Foods
11.2009 - 02.2012
- Started as a utility and became an operator within two months.
- Signed off in Arpac systems 1 & 2, and process System 2.
- Spent time in all 5 systems of Capri as a filler operator, and worked on every filler in the building.
- Worked as a relief operator in all 5 systems, HAACP certified in all 5 systems.
- Assisted technicians in machine handling and set up.
- Closely inspected parts to ensure cleanliness and contaminant free.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
- Able to quickly and efficiently explain breakdowns to technicians.
- Taught fellow operators how to troubleshoot common issues.
Floater
Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
08.2005 - 04.2007
- Certified to operate 7 different forklift variants to fill incoming orders organize deliveries and transfer packages. (cherry picker, reach lift, diesel lift etc.)
- Spent time as a yard jockey moving trailers in and out of doors
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks
- Boosted inventory and record keeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
- Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels
- Conducted weekly counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment
Education
State Certification - Massage Therapy
Western School of Health And Business
Pittsburgh, PA05-2004
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Ellwood City, PA06-2003
Skills
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Materials handling
- Process optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical repairs
- Safety compliance
- Production efficiency
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Kraft Heinz
08.2023 - Current
Filler Operator
Kraft Heinz
03.2013 - Current
Bartender
The Union Jack Pub & Restaurant
02.2012 - 01.2013
Filler Operator
Kraft Foods
11.2009 - 02.2012
Floater
Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
08.2005 - 04.2007
State Certification - Massage Therapy
Western School of Health And Business
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School