Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Skills
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Mark R Edwards Jr

Saint Joseph,US

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Daily's Premium Meats
Saint Joseph, MO
06.2022 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Replaced defective parts, such as bearings, seals, gears, and valves.
  • Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment, free from debris or hazardous materials.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Tyson Foods
Saint Joseph, MO
09.2014 - 05.2022
  • Disassembled malfunctioning equipment to identify malfunctions and complete repairs using specialized tools
  • Inspected industrial equipment on a routine basis to quickly identify issues that could cause breakdowns
  • Dismantled equipment to efficiently access, remove and replace defective parts for quick repairs
  • Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns with supervisor
  • Consulted blueprints and repair manuals to complete high-quality repairs and restore optimal functionality
  • Specialized in thermoformer and loading systems, completing thorough inspections and skilled repairs
  • Carefully followed supervisor’s written and verbal instructions in regards to each day’s duties and assignments
  • Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
  • Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
  • Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment

Installer

Midwest Mobile Radio Service Inc
Saint Joseph, Mo
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
  • Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
  • Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
  • Installation of emergency vehicle equipment.

Edwards Appliance Service
Saint Joseph, Mo
04.1998 - 06.2012
  • Service Tech
  • Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
  • Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
  • Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
  • Service and repair domestic electrical and/or gas appliances such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
  • Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
  • Talk to customers or refer to work orders in order to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
  • Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
  • Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
  • Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.

Education

G.E.D - Education

Missouri department of Elementary and Secondary
2013

University of California San Diego International safety education
2013

Certification

10- hour OSHA hazard Recognition training for the construction industry course. HireDesk Applicant Tracking System.

Multi-Skills Technical Course: Advanced Operation and Troubleshooting of Multivac Rollstock Packing Machines.

Tyson Foods Aerial Lift Certification: Forklifts, Scissor Lifts and Boom Lifts.

24 Hour Hazmat training and certification.

Skills

Adjustments, Appliance Repair, Bearings, Circuit Boards, Circuits, Cost Estimates, Maintenance, Transmissions, Wiring, Applicant Tracking System, Training, Inspections,  Security, Solder, Testing

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Daily's Premium Meats
06.2022 - Current

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Tyson Foods
09.2014 - 05.2022

Installer

Midwest Mobile Radio Service Inc
09.2013 - 01.2014

Edwards Appliance Service
04.1998 - 06.2012

G.E.D - Education

Missouri department of Elementary and Secondary

University of California San Diego International safety education
Mark R Edwards Jr