Hi, I’m
JOSEPH REED
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Seasoned Maintenance Tech with 20 years of experience in fast-paced Industrial Manufacturing industry. Excellent mechanical and electrical skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Skilled at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. As well as 6+of the 20years of repair and maintenance expertise in juggling both Manufacturing maintenance and Forklift maintenance with proven history or hard work and dependability.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Frito-Lay Inc
Maintenance Technician
09.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain or repair packaging equipment electrical, mechanical, or electronic equipment, such as motors, transformers, voltage regulators, generators, relays, battery systems, air compressors, sump pumps, gates, or valves
- Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in manufacturing plants to prevent environmental contamination
- Connect metal parts or components in manufacturing plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
- Replaced transmissions, engines and power steering parts with little supervision.
- Completed repairs and maintenance procedures for forklift, pallet jacks and man lifts.
- Used specialty hand tools, power tools, gauges and equipment on daily basis.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on mobile heavy equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed systems and components of different forklift models.
- Read and interpreted mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems schematics and applied knowledge with each job.
Perdue Farms Inc
Maintenance Technician
04.2005 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
- Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Smith-Gray Electric Co
Electrician Helper
08.2004 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
- Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering
- Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools
- Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches
- Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck
- Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools
- String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
Education
Northside High SchoolWarner Robins, GA
GED
05.1994
Skills
- Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
- Operation Monitoring Repairing
- Troubleshooting Operation and Control
- Tool Management
- Documentation
- Equipment Installation
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Parts Replacement
- Mechanical Repair
- Proficient in Software
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety Awareness
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Problem Solving Ability
- System Installations
- Troubleshooting Skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Frito-Lay Inc
09.2014 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Perdue Farms Inc
04.2005 - 09.2014
Electrician Helper
Smith-Gray Electric Co
08.2004 - 04.2005
Northside High School
GED
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