Justin Ward

• Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems, electrical circuits, and automated manufacturing equipment to minimize production downtime
• Contribute to the manufacturing goals by promoting equipment reliability, workplace safety, and operational success
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and operational performance
• Troubleshoot motor controls, starters, contactors, overload circuits, and VFD-driven equipment
• Interpret and utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose and repair equipment

Troubleshooting and problem solving

• Implemented corrective actions to minimize recurring issues and reduce equipment downtime
• Diagnosed electrical and control circuit failures using schematics, multimeters, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Collaborated with production and engineering teams to improve machine performance and reduce unplanned downtime
• Demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills by identifying electrical and control-related failures that minimized production disruptions

Applied electrical skills to maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

• Troubleshot and repaired motor control systems, including contactors, overloads, starters, and control relays
• Troubleshot AC and DC control circuits including 24VDC, 120VAC, 230VAC, and 480VAC systems
• VFD Installation & Configuration
• Assisted with electrical panel modifications, wiring upgrades, and control system improvements during equipment projects
• Supported automated manufacturing equipment through electrical, pneumatic, and control system troubleshooting
• Diagnosed and corrected control circuit failures using electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and test equipment

Collaborated with team to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency.

• Trained maintenance personnel on troubleshooting procedures, electrical safety, and equipment operation.
• Responded to short-notice breakdowns to maintain operational continuity
• Worked closely with operations teams to prioritize maintenance activities and maximize production uptime