Marty Lester
Crossville,TN
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Technician with 20 years of experience in industrial maintenance and repair, skilled in electrical troubleshooting, lathe and mill work, and mechanical knowledge. Proficient in welding, fabrication, and pneumatics. Possesses certifications in Industrial Electricity and Maintenance.
Skilled electrical professional with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems. Strong emphasis on collaborative work and delivering impactful results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and proficiency in using diagnostic tools, interpreting blueprints, and adhering to safety protocols. Highly valued for precision, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication within teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
AHF Products
03.2023 - Current
- My position at AHF is currently the Electrical Technician in the Maintenance Dept
- At Plant 1
- I am responsible for the upkeep and Preventive Maintenance of electrical systems and machinery
- My current position also involves the programming and manipulation of various PLC programs and software's to keep the production process running as smoothly as possible
- I am also responsible for answering on the floor calls for various equipment failures and malfunctions, to ensure a safe, timely resolution to the situation at hand
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing faulty electrical components promptly.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
Maintenance Level 3
Aviagen North America
05.2018 - 03.2023
- My position for Aviagen was a Maintenance Level 3 position
- My position was responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance for off site poultry farms
- Some of the work included electrical wiring for fans, motor starters, lights, pumps and other systems
- I was also the primary for writing the plc program for the fumigation chambers, which use dangerous chemicals to kill bacteria on the eggs surfaces
- As a Level 3 Maintenance technician it as also my roll to supervise and coordinate other maintenance personnel in the daily tasks that were assigned
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Alot of preventive maintenance, answered floor calls, electrical troubleshooting, lathe work, mill work, changed and modified bearings, sprockets, electrical components
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
Press mechanic
Crossville inc.
02.2008 - 02.2016
- Worked on various aspects in the press dept
- Preformed pm's on 7 tile presses
- Welded, changed pulleys, shafts, bearings, belts, motors and all other parts when needed
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Education
Degree in Industrial Electricity and Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance and Electricity
Tennessee Technology Center at Crossville
Crossville, TNTennessee Technological University
Crossville, TNSkills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Lathe
- Mill
- Electrical
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Industrial Maintenance
- Mechanic Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical installation
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical safety
- Power distribution
- Arc flash analysis
Certification
Industrial Electricity and Maintenance, Present
Timeline
Electrical Technician
AHF Products
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Level 3
Aviagen North America
05.2018 - 03.2023
Maintenance Technician
Flowers Bakery
02.2016 - 05.2018
Press mechanic
Crossville inc.
02.2008 - 02.2016
Tennessee Technological University
Degree in Industrial Electricity and Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance and Electricity
Tennessee Technology Center at Crossville