Michael Fortenberry

Maintenance Supervisor / Project Manager

May 2014 - June 2026

Experienced industrial maintenance professional with 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, including extensive experience maintaining nonwoven production equipment and process systems. Skilled in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, and emergency breakdown response. Hands-on experience with carding machines, needle punches, thermal bonding equipment, conveyors, ovens, winding/slitting equipment, extruders, web-forming equipment, compressors, boilers, and dust collection systems. Strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls, motors, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial machinery, and mechanical systems. Experienced in supporting production operations, troubleshooting equipment failures, and maintaining safe and reliable manufacturing processes.

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on nonwoven manufacturing and production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Maintain and troubleshoot carding machines, needle punch equipment, thermal bonding systems, web-forming equipment, conveyors, ovens, winding/slitting equipment, and extruders.

Troubleshoot equipment failures involving motors, sensors, electrical controls, PLCs, wiring, mechanical components, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.

Perform preventive maintenance inspections and scheduled maintenance to identify potential failures and maintain equipment reliability.

Respond to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies, diagnose failures, and perform corrective repairs to restore equipment to service.

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial compressors, boilers, and dust collection systems supporting manufacturing operations.

Troubleshoot conveyor systems and material-handling equipment to maintain consistent production flow.

Maintain rotating equipment, motors, bearings, belts, chains, drives, pumps, and other mechanical components.

Perform electrical wiring, component replacement, electrical troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial machinery.

Diagnose problems using electrical diagrams, blueprints, mechanical knowledge, testing equipment, and systematic troubleshooting techniques.

Perform mechanical repairs, equipment adjustments, fabrication, tooling, and machine repair as required.

Perform lubrication and inspection activities on critical production equipment.

Work closely with production personnel to identify equipment problems, prioritize repairs, and return equipment to safe operating condition.

Support production goals by responding to equipment problems and addressing maintenance issues that can affect production uptime.

Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, when performing maintenance and equipment repairs.

Communicate equipment condition, repair status, and outstanding maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.

Assist with maintaining reliable operation of production equipment through preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.