SHANE BARNES
McAdenville,NC
Summary
Hardworking maintenance tech with an OSHA 10 cert and American Red Cross CPR certified with a strong background in both industrial and automotive repair. Experienced with mechanical and electrical work, from 12V and 24V controls up to three-phase industrial power, along with welding, plumbing, and PLC troubleshooting. Known for taking real ownership of the floor, handling 24/7 emergency call-ins, and getting machines back online quickly to keep downtime to a minimum. Holds safety as a top priority, ensuring everyone goes home the same way they came to work.
Overview
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1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
powder coat services
Bessemer City, North Carolina
07.2026 - Current
- Executed routine preventive maintenance on powder coating equipment and machinery.
- Inspected machinery to identify mechanical issues and initiated repairs, minimizing downtime.
- Performed welding and fabrication tasks to maintain operational efficiency.
- Executed electrical troubleshooting to resolve system faults, ensuring reliable operation.
- Handled plumbing, pipe threading, and pump rebuilds to ensure functionality.
- Managed wastewater operations to comply with environmental standards.
- Maintained e-coat equipment, supporting seamless production processes.
Animatronic Maintenance
CBRE
Huntersville, North Carolina
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Resigned shortly after reviewing complete operations of company.
- Maintained and repaired animatronic equipment for Amazon, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Executed daily duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved fast certification through Amazon for equipment maintenance tasks.
Maintenance Technician Level 2
Sifab Solar
Fort Mill, SC
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Oversaw 400+ feet of high-speed automated production line, ensuring maximum uptime for critical machinery including glass loaders, EVA cutters, straighteners, and lift/turn-table conveyor systems.
- Prevented line-wide shutdowns by keeping the main feed running ahead of multiple downstream buffers.
- Executed precise mechanical and digital calibrations down to 0.25mm and 0.5mm using HMIs and physical adjustments.
- Inspected product quality and throughput continuously to find and fix line defects on a 12-hour rotating swing shift.
- Tracked preventative maintenance (PM) and logged all minor and major repairs using eMaint X5 CMMS.
- Consulted by peers for line-wide troubleshooting, second opinions, and sourcing interchangeable parts.
- Coordinated shift handovers using Microsoft Teams to keep continuous communication between maintenance teams.
Maintenance Mechanic
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Charlotte, NC
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed general and preventative maintenance on palletizers, depalletizers, cappers, fillers, spirals, and case packers to minimize line downtime.
- Replaced conveyor belts, links, and rubber mat components to ensure smooth, continuous production flow.
- Troubleshot electrical PE, prox switches, limit switches, and motor drives to resolve line stoppages quickly.
- Executed fast equipment changeovers for different bottle sizes and fine-tuned Videojet laser engraver coders for accurate labeling.
- Fabricated custom stainless steel, plexiglass, and lexan safety covers and panels to enhance machine safety.
- Utilized Windows PCs and SAP to complete active work orders, look up parts, and manage inventory components.
- Complied strictly with all safety regulations, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), height safety, and electrical protocols.
3rd Shift Maintenance Technician (Short-Term Contract)
Independent Beverage Company
Charlotte, NC
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Completed weekly and bi-weekly PM work orders on production line seamers, cappers, and case packers.
- Troubleshot and repaired running machinery to maintain continuous production flow and prevent line stoppages.
LEAD TECHNICIAN LVL 3
American & Effird
Mount Holly, NC
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Ran hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous operation for 15 production machines and the entire physical plant.
- Handled all emergency call-ins on a 24/7, 365-day basis, fixing critical electrical bugs and mechanical failures on the fly.
- Wired up plant equipment from 12V and 24V low-voltage control modules straight up to three-phase AC power lines using schematics.
- Programmed and installed PLCs, built out control panels, and swapped out bad components like relays, contactors, microswitches, and capacitors.
- Performed complete tear-down repairs and maintenance on natural gas burners, ultraviolet scanners (fire eyes), and air flow safety switches.
- Overhauled and rebuilt pneumatic pumps, repaired electric motors, and maintained heavy environmental oxidizer systems to spec.
- Handled heavy structural modifications and machine fixes using precision TIG and ARC (stick) welding on thick steel.
- Ran utility plumbing grids across the plant using stainless steel, cast iron, galvanized, PEX, PVC, and polyurethane pipe for high-pressure air and chemical supply lines.
- Threaded industrial pipe/conduit, pulled heavy wire grids for new machine installations, and handled fine electronics soldering.
- Managed weekly and monthly preventative maintenance cycles, tracked critical parts stock, and covered for the plant maintenance supervisor by running shifts, delegating work, and hitting deadlines.
2nd Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician (Concurrent Short-Term Contract)
Syncot Plastics Inc.
Belmont, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Responded to routine electrical breakdowns and performed mechanical/electrical repairs on grinders, shredders, and conveyors during concurrent tenure.
- Executed Arc/MIG welding to reinforce machinery and adhered strictly to lockout/tagout safety protocols.
Education
High school graduate -
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Skills
- Electrical & Automation: PLC Programming, 12V/24V DC to Three-Phase AC Wiring, Schematic Reading, PE, Prox & Limit Switches, Drives
- Mechanical & Industrial: Equipment Repair, Conveyor Systems, Pneumatic/Hydraulic Pumps, Component Fabrication, Fine Calibrations
- Welding & Piping: TIG Welding, ARC/MIG Welding, Industrial Soldering, Pipe Threading, Conduit, PEX/PVC/Steel Plumbing
- Systems & Compliance: SAP, eMaint X5 CMMS, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Electrical/Height Safety, Critical Parts Sourcing
- Operations: Forklift Operation, Fleet Maintenance, DOT Compliance, Team Leadership, Shift Handovers
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification.
- CPR Certification thru American Redcross
Additional Maintenance Experience
- Shop Hand/Mechanic | Carver and Sons Roofing | January 2012 - December 2014 | Repaired fleet vehicles, managed DOT inspection records, and performed on-site mechanical equipment troubleshooting.
- 1st Assistant Manager | Autobell Car Wash | January 2009 - September 2013 | Managed shift operations, handled cash deposits, and maintained mechanical car wash equipment functionality.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
powder coat services
07.2026 - Current
Animatronic Maintenance
CBRE
05.2026 - 07.2026
Maintenance Technician Level 2
Sifab Solar
10.2025 - 05.2026
Maintenance Mechanic
Coca-Cola Consolidated
10.2024 - 05.2025
3rd Shift Maintenance Technician (Short-Term Contract)
Independent Beverage Company
12.2023 - 05.2024
2nd Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician (Concurrent Short-Term Contract)
Syncot Plastics Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
LEAD TECHNICIAN LVL 3
American & Effird
01.2019 - 05.2024
High school graduate -
Tabernacle Christian Academy