Nick West

Stamping Ground,KY

Summary

Hardworking maintenance technician bringing 6+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician/Team Lead

More Than A Bakery

02.2020 - Current

Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Achieved streamlined maintenance processes by implementing an efficient work order system.
Trained junior technicians on proper procedures for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment
Maintained comprehensive documentation of repairs, upgrades, and maintenance activities to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
Managed emergency repairs efficiently, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.

Production Machine Operator

Nisshin Automotive Tubing

10.2015 - 02.2020

Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Collaborated with team members for seamless transitions between shifts and increased productivity overall.
Maximized output by optimizing machine setups for various production runs.
Maintained accurate production records to ensure proper tracking and reporting of key performance metrics.
Operated multiple machines simultaneously, maximizing output while maintaining high-quality standards.

Apprentice Electrician

WCT Services

04.2013 - 09.2015

Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
Installed 120/208 volt systems
Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.

Field Wiring Installer

Contrologic Inc.

06.2010 - 03.2013

Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
Installed complete systems at new manufacturing construction sites.
Installed conduit and pulled wire to all control devices on conveyor systems
Reduced installation errors by meticulously following blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Completed complex installations within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
Completed tests, troubleshooting and repairs on electrical controls, motors and electricity-generating components.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technician

Bluegrass Community And Technical College

Lexington, KY

05.2021

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Problem solving ability
Voltmeter use
Preventive Maintenance Planning
Conveyor Systems

Variable Frequency Drives
Production Processes
Teamwork and Communication
Reliability
Parts management