Michael Hood
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Dependable maintenance technician offering several years of building maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols and general maintenance. Superior expertise in carpentry, electrical systems and exterior and interior lighting system repair.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Gallo Winery
Lancaster, SC
01.2025 - Current
- Responded promptly to equipment breakdowns during shifts, ensuring minimal downtime
- Inspected machinery and reported mechanical issues, minimizing potential production delays
- Maintained winery production equipment, conveyors, and pumps for daily operations
- Repaired motors, valves, belts, and hoses using hand and power tools
- Completed preventive maintenance on bottling and packaging systems
- Monitored safety procedures while working around winery machinery and chemicals
- Documented maintenance work orders and parts usage, supporting accurate plant records
- Assisted Gallo Winery technicians with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults
Maintenance Technician
Winland Foods
Columbia, SC
05.1999 - 08.2024
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Inspected machinery and reported mechanical issues to prevent production delays
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Maintained production equipment, conveyors, and pumps for daily operations
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Repaired motors, valves, belts, and hoses using hand and power tools
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Documented maintenance work orders and parts usage for plant records
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
Education
Associates Degree Industrial Electricity And Electronics -
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC 08.1991 - 07.1993
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Conveyor systems
- Motor controls
- Machine lubrication
- Work order documentation
- Safety compliance
- Tool usage
- Industrial equipment
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Inventory management
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Gallo Winery
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Winland Foods
05.1999 - 08.2024
Associates Degree Industrial Electricity And Electronics -
York Technical College
08.1991 - 07.1993