RUSSELL SMITH
Ellington
Summary
Accomplished maintenance technician with over 14 years of experience in mechanical and electronic diagnostics and repair. Expertise in developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving maintenance needs of modern distribution centers. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting and repair strategies.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Conveyor Technician
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Windsor
02.2020 - Current
- Prompt equipment troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Timely repairs to maximize equipment availability.
- PLC installation and troubleshooting.
- Introductory training for Equipment Techs and Battery Techs.
Material handling Equipment Tech
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Windsor
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Responsible for a fleet of 60+ MHE.
- Troubleshooting and repairs, as needed.
- Preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
- Installation of OEM equipment upgrades.
Battery Technician
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Windsor
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Maintained battery inventory and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Cable repairs.
- Daily battery maintenance.
- Battery machine repairs.
- battery charger maintenance
Assistant Pressman
RR Donnelley
Manchester
04.2010 - 09.2013
- Repaired printing press as needed.
- Prepare printing presses for production.
- Replaced press rollers as needed.
- Preventive maintenance on presses.
Warehouse Associate
The Hartford
Bloomfield
10.2007 - 03.2010
- Equipment operator.
- General warehouse associate.
- General maintenance repairs
Operations/Production Supervisor
Comasec Safety,INC/Marigold Industrial USA
Enfield
1987 - 2006
- Inventory control and quality control.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and production procedures.
- Scheduling
- Shipping/Receiving
- Overseeing preventive maintenance activities.
- Processed yearly and monthly inventory report.
- Directed quality control operations.
- Coordinated daily work schedule.
- Scheduled work to be performed and determine completion time.
- Ensure work meets specified standards and safety codes.
- Liaison between the sales and production departments.
- Developed cooperative working relationships with management and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suffield High
Suffield, CT06-1985
Skills
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- PLC installation
- Battery maintenance
- OEM equipment upgrades
- Inventory control
- Quality control
- CMMS programs
- Equipment calibration
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Training
- Scheduling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Conveyor Technician
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
02.2020 - Current
Material handling Equipment Tech
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
03.2017 - 02.2020
Battery Technician
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
10.2013 - 03.2017
Assistant Pressman
RR Donnelley
04.2010 - 09.2013
Warehouse Associate
The Hartford
10.2007 - 03.2010
Operations/Production Supervisor
Comasec Safety,INC/Marigold Industrial USA
1987 - 2006
High School Diploma -
Suffield High