Sheldon Utz
Leland,MS
Summary
Experienced maintenance technician with a strong background in preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and motor repair. Known for quick equipment inspections, accurate problem solving, and reducing downtime in fast-paced production settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Fishbelt Feeds
Moorhead, Mississippi
09.2024 - Current
- Resolved breakdowns promptly to restore equipment functionality and minimize production interruptions during plant shifts.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical and mechanical issues to reduce equipment downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and testing instruments.
- Found mechanical problems on mixers, augers, and packaging equipment.
- Fixed motors, pumps, and bearings on fishbelt feeds production lines.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas to ensure safety and efficiency. to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Inspected feed mill equipment, belts, and conveyors daily to ensure optimal performance and readiness.
Assistant Farm Manager
Hopeso Farms
Moorhead, Mississippi
03.2017 - 09.2024
- Directed efficient crop production to maximize resource utilization and consistently meet schedule and financial demands.
- Supervised daily field operations across Hopeso Farms crop areas.
- Organized and supervised the planting, harvesting, storage, and sale of crops.
- Coordinated farm crew schedules and assigned harvest tasks.
- Communicated work plans with the farm owner and field staff.
- Maintained tractors, tools, and farm equipment readiness.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Field Crop Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MSSkills
- Mechanical maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Motor repair
- Parts replacement
- Hydraulic systems
- Power and hand tool use
- Industrial equipment
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Fishbelt Feeds
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Farm Manager
Hopeso Farms
03.2017 - 09.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Field Crop Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College