John T. Owens

• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
• Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
• Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
• Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
• Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
• Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
• Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
• Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
• Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
• Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
• Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
• Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
• Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.

• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
• Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
• Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
• Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
• Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
• Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
• Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
• Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

Maintained the plant and grounds after the closure of the plant.

Oversaw the removal of equipment from the plant for sale.

Removed equipment from the plant for transfer to other Tyson facilities.

• Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
• Supervised 4 employees and scheduled shifts.
• Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
• Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
• Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
• Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
• Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
• Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.

• Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
• Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
• Supervised 13 employees and scheduled shifts.
• Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
• Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
• Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
• Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
• Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
• Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
• Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.