William Fortenberry
Fayetteville,TN
Summary
Dependable maintenance technician offering 13 years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, mechanical and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget. In-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols and general maintenance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Berry Global
Lewisburg, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Inspected and tested circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, and other electrical components.
- Supported line downtime tasks and maintenance.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
Maintenance Technician "A"
Grammer
Fayetteville, TN
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
Maintenance Technician II
Berry Plastics
Lewisburg, TN
02.2012 - 08.2018
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Oversaw project details and adherence to regulations, including diagnosis, wiring and OSHA compliance.
- Performed scheduled installation and replacement of control systems and equipment.
- Dismantled, troubleshot, repaired and reassembled systems and components to maintain functionality.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Installed and updated wiring, programmable logic controllers and AC/DC drives.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Handled trouble calls on production equipment and facilities.
Mechanic
North End Automotive
Lewisburg, TN
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary maintenance, including belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Examined all critical vehicle systems and parts to determine appropriate repairs and costs.
- Used technical manuals and repair documentation to plan and implement high-quality corrections to various owner issues.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Assessed vehicle symptoms and malfunctions to support troubleshooting and diagnoses.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical.
Group Leader
Goodman Manufacturing Company
Fayetteville , TN
05.2004 - 03.2010
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
- Managed day-to-day operations and maintenance of equipment.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Specialized in support systems, inspections and detailed repairs to achieve operational efficiency.
- Kept detailed inventories of supplies and parts and made frequent orders.
Education
Technical Diploma - Industrial Electrician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Shelbyville, TN12.2014
GED -
Marshall County High School
Lewisburg, TN05.2002
Skills
- Electrical Certification
- Codes compliance
- Troubleshooting strength
- Power and hand tool use
- Equipment repair
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Mechanical reasoning skills
- Reading technical materials
- Repairing wiring systems
- Installing fixtures
- Electrical schematics
- Sub-panel installation
- NEC codes and codebook
- Wiring termination requirements
- Branch circuit wiring
- AC/DC power and control systems
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Diagnostic testing
- Troubleshooting PLC's
Timeline
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Berry Global
09.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician "A"
Grammer
09.2018 - 09.2021
Maintenance Technician II
Berry Plastics
02.2012 - 08.2018
Mechanic
North End Automotive
05.2010 - 02.2012
Group Leader
Goodman Manufacturing Company
05.2004 - 03.2010
Technical Diploma - Industrial Electrician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
GED -
Marshall County High School