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John Fry

Guyton

Summary

I am looking for employment where I have the opportunity to show what I have to offer in a team bldg environment with the opportunity to grow.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Overhead Crane Service Electrician

Alloy Crane & Hoist
Savannah
04.2025 - Current
  • Installed and maintained electrical systems for cranes and hoists.
  • Diagnosed electrical issues to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
  • Repaired wiring and connections to enhance system reliability.
  • Conducted routine inspections on electrical components for safety compliance.
  • Assisted in the implementation of safety protocols during service operations.
  • Utilized hand and power tools for installation and repairs efficiently.
  • Responded promptly to service calls for urgent electrical repairs.
  • Installed and maintained electrical systems, equipment, and components to required specifications.
  • Disassembled machinery to replace defective components or adjust clearances between moving parts.

E&I Technician

Georgia-Pacific
Savannah
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • E&I technician for the Savannah gypsum board plant. Troubleshoot diagnose and repair all electrical systems plant wide including but not limited too.
  • 480/3/60 hz motors and controls including VFD's
  • 120/1/60 controls, push buttons and sensors
  • 48 and 24 VDC controls and sensors
  • HMI screens
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • MCC Repairs to buckets and disconnects
  • Maintained and repaired instrumentation equipment across various production lines.
  • Installed electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
  • Diagnosed electrical issues using advanced testing and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Conducted routine inspections to uphold safety standards and operational efficiency.
  • Documented maintenance activities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following established safety procedures when installing or repairing equipment.
  • Connected wiring between various components including power supplies, sensors, actuators and controllers.

Maintenance Supervisor/E&I Technician

Plastic Express
Pooler
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Working supervisor with 1-4 technicians under me. Maintain packing lines
  • Air, hydraulic, 480/3/60
  • 110/1/60 and 24 VDC sensors and electrical systems
  • Order parts contact vendors.
  • Work off of a schedule.
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Motor homing and megging
  • Supervised daily maintenance operations for plastic manufacturing equipment.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Managed inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies for efficient repairs.
  • Conducted inspections to identify and address equipment malfunctions promptly.
  • Trained team members on safety protocols and best maintenance practices.
  • Collaborated with production teams to minimize downtime during maintenance activities.
  • Implemented process improvements for more effective repair procedures and workflows.
  • Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history documentation.
  • Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.

Branch Manager/lead Service Tech

Ace Industries
Savannah
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Communicated with customers inside and outside the paper mill. Set up service calls repairs and modernizations on customer equipment.
  • Scheduled parts and service for 300+overhead cranes and hoists in a mill setting and kept 5 service technicians working away n this equipment
  • Opens jobs and reviewed service tickets on all closed jobs
  • Reviewed all completed osha inspections for proper info and wording/compliance
  • Quoted labor and repairs for customer equipment.
  • Directed daily operations to ensure optimal branch performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitated effective communication between departments to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
  • Monitored financial performance of the branch on a monthly basis.

Lead Tower Crane Hoisting Technician

JE Dunn Construction
Kansas City
04.2015 - 12.2020
  • Installed, serviced, troubleshot Comansa brand Tower cranes and ALIMAK brand construction elevators
  • Trouble shot 480/3/60 AC motor controls, PLC's, Eddy Current brakes and controllers, Variable Speed Inverters, limit switches, and proximity switches.
  • Changed wire ropes and conducted a complete maint program on all equipment when it was not in service.
  • Ordered parts. Kept track of inventory of parts in shop to ensure enough for repair and replacement
  • Operated heavy machinery to support construction activities on various job sites.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute project tasks according to timelines.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs promptly.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during construction operations.
  • Trained new technicians on procedures and best practices for equipment handling.
  • Replaced defective components or parts as needed.

Lead Hoist Service Technician

Independent Electric Machinery Company
Kansas City
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Troubleshot, installed, repaired and inspected all brands of overhead hoists and cranes.
  • 480/3/60 hz motor controls.
  • PLC's and Variable Speed Inverters

Education

High school Ged -

Fort Osage High School
Independence, MO
12.1991

Skills

  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Quality Assurance
  • Welding
  • Supervising experience
  • Sensors
  • Electrical Experience
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Mentoring
  • Brake Repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • Low Voltage
  • Schematics
  • Equipment Repair
  • Service Technician Experience
  • SAP
  • Hydraulics
  • Field Service
  • Facilities management
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Equipment inspection
  • Motor control systems
  • Circuit design
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Parts ordering
  • Technical documentation
  • Team leadership
  • Safety training
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Branch circuit wiring
  • Hazardous locations
  • Infrared thermography
  • NFPA Arc-flash safety

Certification

OSHA 10

Timeline

Overhead Crane Service Electrician

Alloy Crane & Hoist
04.2025 - Current

E&I Technician

Georgia-Pacific
09.2024 - 04.2025

Maintenance Supervisor/E&I Technician

Plastic Express
11.2022 - 08.2024

Branch Manager/lead Service Tech

Ace Industries
04.2021 - 10.2022

Lead Tower Crane Hoisting Technician

JE Dunn Construction
04.2015 - 12.2020

Lead Hoist Service Technician

Independent Electric Machinery Company
04.2013 - 05.2015

High school Ged -

Fort Osage High School