Mitchell Loftis
Quincy,MI
Summary
Dedicated General Maintenance Worker with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues. Demonstrates strong analytical skills in assessing repair needs and ensuring proper stock of materials. Committed to continuous skill enhancement in electrical and mechanical systems to support effective operations and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance mechanic
ConAgra Foods Inc
Quincy, Michigan
10.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment upgrades.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Supported production teams by minimizing downtime through efficient repairs.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Documented maintenance activities and machine performance reports accurately.
- Conducted safety inspections to comply with company standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve maintenance processes.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using specialized testing equipment and tools.
- Followed safety protocols while working on high-voltage installations and repairs.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
- Provided technical support by troubleshooting issues related to electrical systems.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on electrical systems.
- Tested existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspected all electrical components for damage or wear and tear.
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
- Calibrated instruments used for testing purposes in order to maintain accuracy of readings.
- Utilized schematics for troubleshooting PLC issues to identify faults in logic or sensor functionalities. to diagnose issues either with logic or sensor or an output not working correctly.
Refrigeration Technician
Clemens Food Group
Coldwater, MI
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Installed and maintained refrigeration units for food processing operations.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in refrigeration systems.
- Diagnose electrical motor issue on regrigeration systems.
- Conducted routine inspections of refrigeration equipment and systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical components of refrigeration units.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
- Completed repairs, scheduled, and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Upkeep on coils, auto valve solenoids, pulley systems, heat trace repair and troubleshooting, replacing filters, aligned compressor couplings.
- Followed safety protocols while handling refrigerants and tools.
- Utilized specialized tools such as, leak detectors and vacuum pumps during repairs.
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about equipment status and needs.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in service logs.
- Complete all assigned pms fully and in timely manner.
- Daily time logs, compressor logs and gauge readout logs for the whole refrigeration process.
- Boiler logs, checking flame uv detector, perform manual blowdowns, and checking for hotspots.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure equipment functionality and safety.
- Ensured that all work was conducted safely following industry standards and regulations.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
Education
Electrical Certificate - Industrial Electricity
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI 04.2020 - 09.2024
Quincy High School
Quincy, MichiganSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repairs
- Hydraulic systems
- Motor controls
- Electrical systems
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Variable frequency drives
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical system modification
- Circuit testing
- Interpreting electrical schematics
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Work order management
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Willingness to learn
- Task completion
- Logging paperwork
- National electrical code
- OSHA standards
- Electrical experience
- Bearing replacement
- Logging paperwork
Timeline
Maintenance mechanic
ConAgra Foods Inc
10.2023 - Current
Refrigeration Technician
Clemens Food Group
02.2023 - 10.2023
Electrical Certificate - Industrial Electricity
Kellogg Community College
04.2020 - 09.2024
Quincy High School