Owen Montgomery
Whitwell
Summary
Maintenance Technician with expertise at Valmont Industries, skilled in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Adept at enhancing equipment functionality and safety through proactive inspections and repairs. Strong communicator with a commitment to teamwork, ensuring optimal operations and reduced downtime in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Valmont Industries, Inc.
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted with routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Conducted safety inspections to identify potential hazards and improve workplace safety.
- Learned to operate hand tools and power equipment for various maintenance projects.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting basic mechanical issues and repairs.
- Documented maintenance activities accurately for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with technicians to understand repair processes and enhance technical skills.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing maintenance duties under supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
Material Controller
Valmont Industries, Inc.
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered parts to welders.
- Moved pallets of parts using a forklift.
- Used computer systems to monitor inventory and part lookup.
- Communication with front office to see what needs to be ordered.
Manager
Taco Bell
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance team efficiency.
- Coordinated daily activities to ensure smooth workflow across departments.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize productivity.
- Trained new team members on company protocols and best practices.
- Monitored employees on shift to see who best fit where.
- Made sure safe counts were correct by counting sales at end of shift.
- Making sure employees get proper breaks based on their scheduled work hours.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNMaintenance Technician - Maintenance
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08-2024
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- OSHA
- Industrial equipment
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Motor controls
- Drafting
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Snap-On Certification for Dial Calipers, Micrometer, and Meters.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Valmont Industries, Inc.
03.2025 - Current
Material Controller
Valmont Industries, Inc.
08.2024 - 03.2025
Manager
Taco Bell
03.2020 - 03.2024
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Chattanooga State Community College
Maintenance Technician - Maintenance
Chattanooga State Community College