Sarah McKinney
Williamsport,PA
Summary
Maintenance technician with extensive experience in the food production industry, specializing in preventative maintenance and emergency repairs. Successfully reduced downtime through proactive problem analysis and consistent adherence to safety standards. Contributions to 6S initiatives and safety committees demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Leclerc Foods USA
Montgomery, PA
05.2016 - 02.2026
- Performed preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Minimized emergency maintenance by generating work orders and promptly reporting issues.
- Achieved promotion to maintenance role to maintenance within 2 years of being there.
- Utilized extensive mechanical knowledge while developing expertise in electrical systems.
- Started in this company working on the sanitation team cleaning the machines and keeping the building clean.
STRANDER OPERATOR/MACHINE OPERATOR
General Cable
Williamsport, PA
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Operated strander machine, ensuring optimal functioning and production flow.
- Prepared machine for operation by efficiently loading materials with hoist.
- Met physical standards by successfully lifting 50 lbs and achieving 85 lb grip test.
- Worked with aluminum and alloy products and had to use a cold welder.
- Employed a range of hand tools to effectively cut products.
- Executed multiple kiazans and supported team by working extra shifts for fellow operators.
SPHERION- TEMP SERVICE MACHINE OPERATOR
Spherion
Williamsport, PA
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Gained varied experience by holding two different roles in the company.
- I worked at Truk-lit from April, 2015 to June 2015 I completed my hours for them but then another job arose that paid better.
- I then went to General Cable in June 2015 and left Spherion in September 2015 cause General Cable hired me.
TECHNICIAN 2
First Quality Products
Mcelhattan, PA
04.2008 - 02.2015
- I was a machine operator loading pulp rolls onto the machine with a hoist.
- I kept the line operators' areas tidy and organized for a better production flow.
- I didn't have any safety violations and kept up with 6S for them.
- As operators it was our job to learn the machines inside and out and did preventative maintenance on the lines.
- I also loaded the trailers with totes and bails of cardboard when the task needed to be done.
MACHINE OPERATOR 2
Brodart
Mcelhattan, PA
05.2001 - 02.2008
- I am responsible for knowing how to run and operate the machines in my work area.
- I have the knowledge of reading the CAD drawings in order to put the product together.
- I worked on the finishing line spraying stain onto the furniture I produced.
- Had to be able to lift the furniture by myself off the finishing line once it went through the curing process.
- Had to know how to use various air powered tools as well.
Education
Post-secondary education, no degree or certificate - Industrial Electronics& Electrical Maintenance Technology
Penn Foster Online School
Scranton, PA01-2026
Special education certificate of completion/diploma or in attendance -
Williamsport Area High School
06-2001
Skills
- Hoist
- Paint Sprayers
- Forklift
- Floor jacks/Power Jacks
- Air tools
- Mechanical tools/ Hand
- Read CAD drawings for assembly
- Physical demands of lifting plus 50 lbs and 85lb grip test
- Various Production Machines
- Met- guards
- Preventive Maintenance
- 6S committee
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Power tools proficiency
- Equipment Repair
- HVAC system maintenance
- Chiller maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- OSHA
- Variable frequency drives
- Electrical panels
- Lighting systems
- Door hardware
- Hydraulic systems
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Motor controls
- Mechanical aptitude
- Air compressors
- Air handlers
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety awareness
- Maintaining components
- Boiler maintenance
- Reporting and documentation
- Power and hand tool use
- Pneumatic systems
- Tool management
- Plumbing repairs
- Mechanical repair
- Air filtration
- Machine lubrication
- Ventilation systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Building maintenance
- Heat exchangers
- Refrigeration systems
- Plumbing repair
- Mechanical expertise
Timeline
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Leclerc Foods USA
05.2016 - 02.2026
STRANDER OPERATOR/MACHINE OPERATOR
General Cable
09.2015 - 01.2016
SPHERION- TEMP SERVICE MACHINE OPERATOR
Spherion
04.2015 - 09.2015
TECHNICIAN 2
First Quality Products
04.2008 - 02.2015
MACHINE OPERATOR 2
Brodart
05.2001 - 02.2008
Post-secondary education, no degree or certificate - Industrial Electronics& Electrical Maintenance Technology
Penn Foster Online School
Special education certificate of completion/diploma or in attendance -
Williamsport Area High School