Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Joshua Atkins

Harrington,DE

Summary

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with proven skills at C & S Wholesale Services, enhancing equipment reliability through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. Skilled in hydraulic controls and committed to workplace safety, I effectively reduced downtime and improved operational efficiency while fostering teamwork and collaboration among colleagues.


Experienced with diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery, ensuring operational efficiency. Utilizes preventive maintenance strategies to minimize equipment failures. Track record of effective troubleshooting and collaborative problem-solving.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

C & S Wholesale Services
08.2021 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools, minimizing delays due to lack of necessary resources for repairs.
  • Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
  • Customized machinery to meet specific production needs, ensuring optimal performance and output quality.
  • Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and addressing hazards before incidents occurred.
  • Ensured machinery operated at peak efficiency by conducting regular preventative maintenance.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed, providing valuable data for future planning purposes.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular inspections and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
  • Enhanced safety compliance, meticulously adhering to OSHA guidelines during all maintenance activities.
  • Improved machinery lifespan with detailed routine checks and necessary adjustments.
  • Reduced downtime by swiftly diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in production equipment.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of equipment performance and scheduling routine maintenance tasks.
  • Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
  • Safeguarded employee safety by adhering to OSHA regulations and enforcing company safety policies within the workplace.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical issues in a timely manner.
  • Decreased system leaks by inspecting hydraulic lines and replacing worn components, improving overall equipment performance.
  • Completed welding projects using MIG/TIG techniques to fabricate brackets or make structural repairs as needed during machine overhauls.
  • Utilized troubleshooting tools and schematics to identify parts needing repair.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
  • Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
  • Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
  • Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.

Warehouse Receiver

Burris Logistics
06.2005 - 08.2021
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Reduced safety hazards by maintaining clean and orderly warehouse environment.
  • Operated forklift and other warehouse equipment to safely move and store goods.
  • Unpacked and inspected all incoming shipments, addressing discrepancies with suppliers.
  • Assisted in training new team members on warehouse procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of received products for quality assurance purposes, reporting any issues to management for resolution.
  • Ensured workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized receiving area, reducing potential hazards for employees.
  • Verified order accuracy of orders and proactively corrected discrepancies.
  • Checked shipments for properly labeling and palletizing to reduce risk of damage.
  • Executed quality control procedures to verify acceptable condition of goods.
  • Recorded incoming and outgoing shipments for accurate tracking.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.

Education

Sussex Central High School
Georgetown
06-1998

Skills

    - Class III Advanced

    - Basic electricity and troubleshooting

    - Pneumatic controls on conveyor system

    - Hydraulic controls on conveyor system

    - Basic welding and cutting skills

    - Work well with others and follow directions

    - Follows all safety programs and fills our proper documentation on, but not limited to, Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work Permits, Fall Protection and Arc Flash

    - Annual Ammonia and Emergency Response Training

    - Prioritize work and breakdowns

    - Take compressor readings and log in EPSM program

    - Log all assigned work orders in Emaint Program

    - Reset alarms and cutouts and restart the refrigeration system and isolate problems (leaks) safety with coordination from Class I Mechanic or Supervision

    - Work on reset alarms or fire system

Timeline

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

C & S Wholesale Services
08.2021 - 07.2025

Warehouse Receiver

Burris Logistics
06.2005 - 08.2021

Sussex Central High School