John Johnston
Liberty Plastics
Ripley,MS
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
E&I Technician
2 Years- Maintained electrical and instrumentation systems to support safe, reliable production operations.
- Troubleshot PLC, sensor, and control circuit issues to restore equipment functionality quickly.
- Calibrated field instruments and process devices to maintain accurate plant measurements.
- Performed preventive maintenance on motors, drives, panels, and production equipment.
Maintenance Technician
2 Years 1 Month- Maintained water treatment equipment, diagnosing mechanical and electrical failures to restore reliable production flow.
- Inspected pumps, motors, and control systems, correcting issues before they disrupted operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on production machinery, reducing unplanned downtime and repeat repairs.
- Trained maintenance staff on safe lockout/tagout practices and proper troubleshooting procedures.
Maintenance Tech
1 Year 8 Months- Repaired production equipment as needed.
- Welded and fabricated projects.
- Kept records of and worked on safety as needed.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical and hydraulic systems.
Owner/ operator
5 Years 7 Months- Kept track of employee hours and payroll.
- Repaired equipment as needed.
- Built and repaired building structures.
Maintenance Lead
1 Year 8 Months- Repaired Precision and L&J presses.
- Repaired all Mario Frigerio wire draw machines.
- Welded and fabricated projects as needed.
- Trained maintenance personal
Maintenance Tech
1 Year 10 Months- Repaired Nissei plastic injection machines.
- Troubleshot and repaired Sepro robots.
- Performed hydraulic and electrical repairs.
Maintenance Tech
1 Year 5 Months- Repaired hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Welded as needed.
- Troubleshot electrical and hydraulic systems
Maintenance Lead
2 Years 2 Months- Responsible for the repairs of all production equipment.
- Kept track of all maintenance inventory.
- Oversaw all projects
Maintenance Lead
3 Years 2 Months- Repaired all CNC punches and presses.
- Worked on various electrical systems.
- Welded and fabricated projects.
Education
MS - Electrical Technology
Skills
Electrical Experience (10+ years)
Hand Tools (10+ years)
Troubleshooting (10+ years)
Plumbing (10+ years)
Maintenance (10+ years)
Blueprint Reading (10+ years)
Fabrication (10+ years)
Plastics Injection Molding (2 years)
Equipment Repair (10+ years)
Programmable Logic Controllers (10+ years)
CNC (5 years)
Welding (10+ years)
Low Voltage (10+ years)
Mechanic Experience (10+ years)
Accomplishments
- Hydraulic Systems Specialist — Highly Proficient
- June 2020
- Reading hydraulic schematics and troubleshooting issues in heavy hydraulic machines, not including passenger cars.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/d79533260d3f30eabf19512618c484b7eed53dc074545cb7
- Basic Maintenance and Repair — Expert
- February 2020
- Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/4ab906864590ea16e6bdf08f09ddd057eed53dc074545cb7
- Manufacturing: Quality Inspection — Highly Proficient
- January 2020
- Making precise measurements, reading prints, and making pass/fail decisions.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/df44e12cf01a1e7d3d6a1bd2fa8a93d6eed53dc074545cb7
- Work Style: Reliability — Completed
- Tendency to be dependable and come to work.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/d51125d3f330a5027195b61c0258d3caeed53dc074545cb7
- Warehouse Associate — Expert
- March 2020
- Assesses the tendencies that are important for success in warehouse roles.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/4246d05e3d8fad4b812b90148070b131
- Mechanical Knowledge — Expert
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/fbbaef189b64a7cf9d1551c6a1a236d7eed53dc074545cb7
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Highly Proficient
- Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/bb2a1571b9cfd8de635957e923eb1512eed53dc074545cb7
- Workplace Safety — Highly Proficient
- Using safe practices at work.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/695cfe23881e9d923c13b4ede612486d
- Forklift Safety — Expert
- Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation.
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/8e0db672a7ffc0a26f4bbaa261414633eed53dc074545cb7
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Certification
Driver's License, December 1993 to June 2020
Section name
#readytowork
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
E&I Technician
Liberty Plastics
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
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Owner/ operator
Johnston Farms
03.2012 - 10.2017Read More
Maintenance Lead
ITW/Paslode
07.2010 - 03.2012Read More
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09.2008 - 07.2010Read More
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03.2007 - 08.2008Read More
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05.2004 - 07.2006Read More
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Master Bilt
11.1999 - 01.2003Read More
Northeast Mississippi Community College
MS from Electrical Technology
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