Richard Mathis IV
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Maintenance Technician/Engineer
Knapp Automation and Robotics Manufacturer
Lancaster, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
- Trained customers on proper operation, maintenance, and safety of newly installed equipment.
- Examined complaints, suggested improved methodologies and recommended system enhancements to promote positive customer service experience.
- Communicated directly with equipment vendors for defective parts return.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws and other power tools.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the development process to ensure successful outcomes.
- Generated reports summarizing engineering results for internal review.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Applied technical knowledge to help promote safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Advised management on best practices for improving engineering operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced malfunctioning parts, including motors, pumps, valves, seals, bearings.
- Identified mechanical issues through visual inspection and testing of components.
- Programmed PLCs for automated processes in the plant environment.
- Replaced worn-out belts, chains, sprockets, gears, bearings and other components.
- Dismantled defective machines and reassembled them after repairs were made.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and standards.
- Inspected moving parts for wear or damage on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting problems related to industrial equipment.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical issues using advanced problem solving techniques.
- Maintained records of all work performed in the form of written reports or computer logs.
- Ordered necessary replacement parts from suppliers when needed for repairs.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable codes and regulations related to industrial maintenance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Adhered to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations to avoid workplace injury and machine productivity.
- Selected troubleshooting methodologies to find malfunctions in machine systems to conduct repairs.
- Adjusted plant equipment to maintain proper performance and safe operating conditions.
- Diagnosed electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems to apply corrective action for operational efficiency.
- Mastered industry tools to adjust mechanical equipment, improving functionality and reducing downtime.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Programmed PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and other control devices to interface with the SCADA system.
- Developed and implemented SCADA systems for industrial automation applications.
- Troubleshot communication issues between SCADA systems and remote field devices.
- Performed periodic maintenance on existing SCADA systems and components.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all hardware inventory associated with the SCADA system.
- Identified areas where automation could improve efficiency and reliability within existing processes.
Maintainer
Ball Corporation
Fort Worth, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
- Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
- Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.
- Disassembles, overhauls, and rebuilds production equipment as required.
- Performs troubleshooting on production equipment as required.
- Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel.
- Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.
- Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.
- Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
- Communicates pertinent information to next shift.
- Supplies and maintains required hand tools.
- May be required to work in other areas of production.
- required to troubleshoot equipment and/or finished cans.
- Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic
ALCON
Fort Worth, TX
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Inventoried machine parts and equipment.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine best methods to approach maintenance projects.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Ran regular tests on machines and fixed early problems.
- Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
- Trained personnel in operating procedures related to safe machine use.
- Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure safety compliance.
- Applied lubricants to all moving parts on a regular basis.
- Conducted periodic inspections of machine components for wear or damage.
- Reviewed blueprints, diagrams and schematics for repair purposes.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Inspected safety devices such as emergency stops and interlocks on machines prior to use.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Monitored alarms generated by the SCADA system in a timely manner.
- Performed periodic maintenance on existing SCADA systems and components.
- Conducted performance tests of new or modified software programs related to SCADA operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting network problems associated with communication protocols used in distributed control systems.
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
Midlothian, TX
05.2011 - 06.2018
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
Education
High School Diploma -
David W. Carter HS
01.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXCertification Two - Industrial Maintenance - Mechanical / Electrical
Texas State Technical College, North Texas College
Skills
- Blueprint Reading and Sketching
- Basic Electrical Theory
- Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
- Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
- Motor Control
- Basic Hydraulics
- Pumps, Compressors & Mechanical Drives
- Refrigeration Principles
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Machinery Installation
- Pneumatics
- Commercial Wiring
- Operations Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- System Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Commercial construction experience
- OSHA Compliance
- Electrical repair
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Maintenance and repair
- Hardware Installation
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Team Training
- Troubleshooting
- Installation and Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Production Assistance
- Program Support
- Manufacturing Processes
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Schematic reading
Certification
Clamp, Stand-up, Slip Fit. Sit-down Forklift
Alt
469-924-2287
Personal Information
Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Timeline
Residential Maintenance Technician/Engineer
Knapp Automation and Robotics Manufacturer
06.2023 - Current
Maintainer
Ball Corporation
06.2022 - 05.2023
Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic
ALCON
06.2018 - 06.2022
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
05.2011 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
David W. Carter HS
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering
Texas Southern University
Certification Two - Industrial Maintenance - Mechanical / Electrical
Texas State Technical College, North Texas College
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