Matthew Couch
Liberty,SC
Summary
Dynamic Lead Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Core Spaces, excelling in electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Enhanced equipment efficiency through strategic process optimization and vendor coordination. A collaborative team player, I foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and achieving significant cost savings. While keeping customer satisfaction at the top of my list for good reviews and repeat customers and a good name for myself.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
Core Spaces
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Provided functional plumbing by repairing leaks, removing drain clogs and lubricating parts.
- Repaired and installed electrical wiring for light fixtures, power outlets.
- Performed carpentry work by constructing and repairing walls, doors, windows.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for repair instead of replacement, extending the lifespan of critical machinery.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections, demonstrating compliance with established safety and environmental guidelines.
- Maintained air conditioning systems by repairing malfunctioning systems and changing air intake filters.
- Managed spare parts inventory, maintaining appropriate levels to minimize downtime and ensuring cost-effective reordering.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Valeo North America Epoch Clemson
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by optimizing maintenance processes, including prioritization of work orders and inventory management.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations after major breakdowns or incidents to prevent future occurrences.
- Kept grounds clean and maintained landscaping by removing debris, watering and mowing.
- Served as primary point-of-contact between maintenance department and vendors, ensuring clear communication regarding parts delivery timelines and specifications.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, enhancing their technical skills and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring proper use of protective equipment.
- Developed standardized operating procedures for routine maintenance tasks, promoting consistency across all team members and reducing errors.
- Mentored new hires on best practices for equipment maintenance and company procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted energy audits on facility systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending sustainable solutions that reduced overall energy consumption.
- Collaborated with other technicians on complex repairs, resulting in expedited resolution of equipment issues.
- Reduced downtime by coordinating with production teams to schedule maintenance tasks during non-peak hours.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Sales Associate/ Customer Service
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2011 - 08.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
Builder
Whitmire Construction INC
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Used personal expertise and craftsmanship to complete residential and commercial renovations.
- Delivered projects within budget by closely monitoring expenses and adjusting plans as necessary.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Education
Industrial Electronics - Industrial Electronics
Tri County Tech
Pendleton, SCSkills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Codes compliance
- Power distribution
- Product testing
- Flooring work
- Electrical work
- Electrical maintenance
- Lighting systems
- HVAC systems maintenance
- Groundskeeping
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Motor repair
- Landscaping
- Plumbing
- Flooring
- Painting
- Equipment installation
- Plumbing repairs
- Vendor coordination
- Fire alarm systems
- Building automation systems
- HVAC systems
- Scissor lifts
- Articulating man lift
- Material testing
- Carpentry work
- Drywalling
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical repair
- Tool management
- Apartment maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Facility management
Certification
EPA
CPO
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Core Spaces
12.2023 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician
Valeo North America Epoch Clemson
08.2019 - 12.2023
Sales Associate/ Customer Service
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2011 - 08.2019
Builder
Whitmire Construction INC
01.2011 - 10.2013
Industrial Electronics - Industrial Electronics
Tri County Tech
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