Michael Bittle
Dover,AR
Summary
Skilled Refrigeration Technician with broad background in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, technical understanding of complex refrigeration systems, and dedication to safety protocols. Previous roles have demonstrated effective troubleshooting skills, resulting in reduced downtime and improved system efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Refrigeration Technician
Tyson Foods
Russellville , AR
07.2022 - Current
- Troubleshot complex problems with commercial-grade chillers using diagnostic tools like thermometers, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Inspected and tested components of refrigeration systems to locate causes of malfunctions.
- Cleaned condenser coils regularly to improve energy efficiency of the system.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts in refrigeration systems such as motors, compressors, condensers, evaporators and valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems, including lubricating parts and cleaning coils.
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Completed repairs, scheduled, and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
Welder/Mechanical Fitter
Roberts Industrial
London, AR
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Welder/Mechanical Fitter
Mbitt Welding LLC
Russellville , AR
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Self employed welder/fitter.
- Subcontractor through different refrigeration companies to complete install of new equipment.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Field Supervisor
Baker Refrigeration
Russellville , AR
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to enhance productivity.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers in order to procure necessary supplies or services required for successful completion of assigned tasks, projects.
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of field personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Assigned duties to field personnel according to their qualifications or experience level.
- Monitored project progress against established timelines and budgets.
- Conducted regular meetings with field staff to review work performance, discuss issues, and identify training needs.
- Maintained accurate records of employee timecards, leave requests.
- Provided guidance to team members on job-related tasks, techniques, best practices.
- Tracked inventory levels of parts and supplies used in the field operations department.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, specifications and standards related to projects.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Completed projects milestones on time by keeping team members on task and operating with efficiency.
- Maintained positive vendor relationships and open lines of communication to enable resource availability.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of field personnel to guarantee efficient task execution.
- Supervised, coordinated, or scheduled activities of field team workers.
- Monitored weather conditions, adjusting work plans as necessary to ensure safety and progress.
- Oversaw daily field operations, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Read specifications, blueprints or schematics to determine project requirements or to plan procedures.
Welder
Cooling and Applied Technology
Russellville , AR
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Russellville High School
Russellville , AR05-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
UACCM
Morrilton, ARSkills
- Blueprints and diagrams
- Safety awareness
- Schematic reading
- Thermostat calibration
- Equipment installation
- Motor replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Testing and repair
- Industrial refrigeration
- Mechanical skills
- Leak detection
- Scheduled maintenance
- Defrost controls
- Refrigeration controls
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Evaporator coils
- Piping brazing
- Condenser coils
- Soldering
- Mathematical calculations
- Electrical
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Refrigeration Technician
Tyson Foods
07.2022 - Current
Welder/Mechanical Fitter
Roberts Industrial
11.2021 - 07.2022
Welder/Mechanical Fitter
Mbitt Welding LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021
Field Supervisor
Baker Refrigeration
01.2012 - 06.2018
Welder
Cooling and Applied Technology
05.2010 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Russellville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
UACCM