Richard Stafford
Plainville,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented maintenance professional offering excellent mechanical knowledge and skills. Smoothly tests systems and components to locate root cause of problems. Works well under tight deadlines to restore functionality of equipment and systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Monitor Tire & Wheel of Kenda
Cartersville, GA
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment including welders and presses.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
Maintenance Mechanic
Liberty Tire
Calhoun, GA
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Inventoried machine parts and equipment.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
Maintenance Mechanic
Wellmade Flooring
Cartersville, GA
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
Maintenance Mechanic
The Dixie Group
Calhoun, GA
04.2014 - 05.2022
- Responsible for the upkeep of building and mechanical systems
- Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance
- Complete written record of work performed
- Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions
- Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions
- Created well-organized stock room, updated inventory, provided adequate supplies and equipment ready for assigned tasks
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
- Colormaster Plant
Maintenance Mechanic
Beaulieu of America
Chatsworth, GA
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment
- Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and service for each piece of equipment
Education
Certificate - Mechanical Maintenance
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mecklenburg High School
Adairsville, GASkills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Instrumentation calibration
- MIG welding
- Order parts
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Dismantle machines
- Plan skilled repairs
- Hand and power tool use
- Certified on lift and aerial equipment
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Monitor Tire & Wheel of Kenda
10.2024 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Liberty Tire
06.2024 - 10.2024
Maintenance Mechanic
Wellmade Flooring
05.2022 - 05.2024
Maintenance Mechanic
The Dixie Group
04.2014 - 05.2022
Maintenance Mechanic
Beaulieu of America
01.2010 - 04.2014
Certificate - Mechanical Maintenance
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mecklenburg High School
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