Michael Windley
Lakeland
Summary
Motivated individual with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Brings reliability and a proactive attitude to new challenges. Eager to learn and contribute towards achieving team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Tampa, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on retread machinery, including buffers, curing presses, builders, boilers, chillers, extruders, and inspection equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues to reduce downtime.
- Completed daily equipment inspections to identify wear, hazards, and performance issues early.
- Installed, aligned, and calibrated motors, conveyors, pumps, valves, and control components.
- Used industrial diagnostic tools (multimeters, gauges, torque tools, PLC interfaces) to troubleshoot failures.
- Worked with production teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and support process improvements.
- Maintained accurate logs, work orders, and parts records for compliance and efficiency.
- Assisted with facility systems, including air systems, boilers, HVAC, lighting, and general infrastructure.
- Followed OSHA, safety, and Goodyear quality standards to maintain a safe work environment.
- Supported equipment upgrades and improvements to boost reliability and reduce scrap.
Retread Technician
Conlan Tire
Mulberry, FL
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated retreading machinery to restore tires, ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Conducted thorough inspections of tires for damage and wear before retreading process.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of raw materials and supplies for retreading operations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during tire processing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Families of Faith Christian Academy
Lakeland, FLSkills
- CMMS systems (work orders, PM tracking)
- Windows troubleshooting
- Basic networking (IP addressing, device connectivity)
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook
- PLC/HMI interface navigation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical systems (120V–480V)
- Pneumatics & hydraulics
- Preventative maintenance (PM)
- Industrial equipment repair
- PLC diagnostics (basic)
- Conveyor systems maintenance
- Motor installation & alignment
- Machine calibration
- Welding & fabrication (if applicable)
- Blueprint & schematic reading
- Industrial safety & lockout/tagout
Accomplishments
- Reduced machine downtime by performing fast, accurate troubleshooting on critical retread equipment.
- Completed major repairs in‑house that prevented costly manufacturer service calls.
- Improved production flow by restoring equipment to service ahead of schedule.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2024 - Current
Retread Technician
Conlan Tire
11.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Families of Faith Christian Academy