Kester Smith
Eldorado,OH
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with proven skills in preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and equipment repair. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and enhancing equipment reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
King’s Command
Versailles, OH
10.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to varying work demands, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to identify maintenance needs and prevent downtime.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Lead Maintenance Technician
C&W Services
Monroe, Oh
04.2019 - 10.2025
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules that enhanced equipment reliability and longevity.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures to foster a knowledgeable workforce.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for cost-effective repairs and resource allocation.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Maintenance Technician
Color Box
Richmond, IN
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Followed safety protocols to promote a secure working environment.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
Maintenance Technician 3
C&W Services
Columbus, OH
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Troubleshot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to resolve operational disruptions efficiently.
- Reduced equipment failures, meticulously adhering to manufacturers' maintenance guidelines.
- Enhanced safety standards by leading weekly safety training sessions for maintenance team.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westfall High School
Williamsport, OHSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- OSHA 30
- System installations
- Commercial construction experience
- Conveyor systems
- Plumbing repair
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
King’s Command
10.2025 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician
C&W Services
04.2019 - 10.2025
Maintenance Technician
Color Box
05.2018 - 04.2019
Maintenance Technician 3
C&W Services
02.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Westfall High School