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Paul Strawder, Jr.

Houston,TX

Summary

Seasoned Repair Technician with expertise in repairing and maintaining products. Proven to lift over 150 pounds and operate industry equipment and vehicles. Excellent organization, planning and prioritizing aptitude. Specialties include troubleshooting, calibration and equipment maintenance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Maintenance Technician

Walmart
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Advised management on cost-effective solutions for major repairs or replacements while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.

Utility Locator

United Locating Services
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
  • Collaborated with construction crews for safe excavation, avoiding service disruptions or delays.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations during all utility locating activities.
  • Implemented proactive measures to prevent accidental damages while excavating near sensitive infrastructure components.

Repair Techniciam

Gates
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
  • Stamped grommets into canvas using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
  • Maintained detailed records of repairs, parts inventory, and warranty information for accurate documentation purposes.
  • Inspected and tested, repaired and refurbished products for proper operation.
  • Completed a partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective component and restore functionality.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of customer problems and provide accurate repair recommendations.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Dispatcher/Machine Operator

Pitney Bowes
01.2020 - 05.2020


  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Implemented new software systems that improved efficiency within the dispatch center operations.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams focused on achieving company-wide goals related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Tank Technician

Tristar Global Energy Solutions
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Optimized resource use by accurately estimating required labor, equipment, and materials for each project.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Increased productivity with thorough planning and coordination of tank cleaning activities.
  • Ensured safety of team members by following proper procedures during tank cleaning operations.
  • Assisted in training new employees on best practices for efficient and effective tank cleaning methods.
  • Reduced downtime for tanks by completing cleaning tasks within scheduled timeframes.

Education

Job Readiness Training -

SER Jobs for Progress
Houston, TX

Degree / Diploma Received -

Barbara Jordan High School
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Machine Maintenance and Repair
  • System repairs
  • Safety Procedures
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Heavy Lifting Abilities
  • OSHA Certification
  • Daily Outage Reports

Timeline

General Maintenance Technician

Walmart
12.2022 - 02.2024

Utility Locator

United Locating Services
10.2021 - 07.2022

Repair Techniciam

Gates
05.2020 - 10.2021

Dispatcher/Machine Operator

Pitney Bowes
01.2020 - 05.2020

Tank Technician

Tristar Global Energy Solutions
09.2019 - 01.2020

Job Readiness Training -

SER Jobs for Progress

Degree / Diploma Received -

Barbara Jordan High School

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