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Richard Howard

Cartersville

Summary

Dedicated and reliable professional possesses a deep understanding of a wide range of tools and equipment. Proven record of successfully diagnosing and resolving complex repair issues. Skilled in performing preventative maintenance to ensure smooth operations and maximize equipment life.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Industrial Maintenance Technician

EiS Technologies
10.2024 - Current
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical failures in production equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery, reducing downtime significantly.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements that enhanced productivity.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices for maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw installation of new machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts during equipment malfunctions, coordinating responses to minimize production loss.
  • Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Phillips Corporation
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Computed cost estimates for labor and materials.
  • Followed wiring diagrams to inspect electrical connections, wiring and relays.
  • Trained customers on proper operation and maintenance procedures for equipment.
  • Maintained repair logs to document preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of machines including motors, pumps and conveyors.
  • Assisted customers with installation, setup and training for new machines.
  • Communicated effectively with other technicians regarding progress made on current projects.
  • Created repair and maintenance reports for customers, documenting all repairs and services provided.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing the status of each job along with recommendations for future repairs.
  • Calibrated and tested equipment to locate circuit and component faults.

CNC MACHINIST/ENGINEER

voestalpine
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Machine parts to customer specifications using machine tools, such as lathes, manual milling machines, surface grinders.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments or materials onto machines.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering revisions to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized tools used to perform precision machining operations using solid works and TEBIS CAD/CAM software to assist in design and posting programs.
  • Measure, examine, or test first off parts to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, dial gages, height gages.
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times, and reduce costs.

FLOW PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

premier surfaces
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Ensure the accountability of customer orders through daily audits.
  • Receive, polish, and prepare for quality control for installation.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE

United States Navy
01.2010 - 02.2019
  • Perform intermediate level maintenance on aircraft oxygen systems and test equipment using IPBS.
  • Duties include inspection tests and repair of oxygen regulators, liquid oxygen converters and related support as well as aviator breathing oxygen analyzers.
  • Perform quality assurance audits on various programs such as TCP, FOD, IMRL, ICRL, utilizing NAVAIR tech manuals.

Education

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY -

Appalachian Tech College
08.2008

Skills

  • Organize and prioritize tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
  • Develop and deliver innovative, strategic content solutions
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Courteous and Professional
  • Work independently with minimal supervision to ensure team members meet high quality standards and project deadlines
  • Review content on a regular basis, provide feedback on progress, adhere to standards, and overall completeness
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, learn new skills quickly, and balance multiple projects
  • Field Repairs
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Training

Timeline

Industrial Maintenance Technician

EiS Technologies
10.2024 - Current

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Phillips Corporation
05.2022 - 09.2024

CNC MACHINIST/ENGINEER

voestalpine
11.2019 - 03.2022

FLOW PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

premier surfaces
03.2019 - 10.2019

AVIATION MAINTENANCE

United States Navy
01.2010 - 02.2019

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY -

Appalachian Tech College

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