Paul Prosek
Rural Hall,NC
Summary
I am a dedicated and hard worker. I am a married man with four children with the drive to make their lives the best I can. I have experience in multiple fields and trades. I have an addiction to learning and improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock
8080 N Point Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27106
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented timely repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to execute preventive maintenance schedules effectively.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and repair techniques, enhancing team skillsets.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability for planned maintenance activities.
- Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting major equipment failures, driving swift resolution efforts.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
Machine Operator
Smurfit Westrock
Winston Salem, NC
03.2019 - 08.2025
- Performed Daily Task goals to ensure a productive and safe machine and work day.
- Operated an Evol Flexa Gluer a corrugated container converter for 6 years.
- Worked in a Teamwork setting. Working together the make or break production goals.
- (336)759-7821
Crew Leader
Upward Landscaping
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Lead and Guide a Team of Crew Members on job sights.
- Operated Various Hand Tools
- Operated a Zero Turn Commercial Lawnmower.
- (336)409-1779
Shipper/Loader
Atrium Windows & Doors
Welcome, NC
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Loaded glass products including windows and sliding glass windows into trailer from a loading dock.
- (800) 846-9556
Education
G.E.D Program - undefined
College of Dupage
Skills
- Industrial Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Reading Production Graphs
- Meeting Production Goals Regularly
- Knowledge of OSHA and Food Safety Regulations
- CNC Operations
- Touch Screen Control Panel Operation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- OSHA
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical panels
- Industrial equipment
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock
08.2025 - 04.2026
Machine Operator
Smurfit Westrock
03.2019 - 08.2025
Crew Leader
Upward Landscaping
05.2017 - 03.2019
Shipper/Loader
Atrium Windows & Doors
02.2016 - 05.2017
G.E.D Program - undefined
College of Dupage