Stuart Blackston
Southside,TN
Summary
Industrial maintenance technician with comprehensive expertise in electrical and mechanical systems. Proven track record in implementing preventative maintenance programs, achieving a 60% reduction in equipment breakdowns. Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics to troubleshoot and enhance system performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Sabertooth Entertainment
Clarksville, Tennessee
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities for maintenance needs.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and materials for maintenance activities.
- Performed regular maintenance, inspection and repair of facility equipment, such as air conditioning systems, boilers, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring.
- Recorded facilities work in official logs and meticulously tracked and followed recommended maintenance schedules to keep company operating smoothly and meeting customer needs.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
British American Tobbaco
Clarksville, Tennessee
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to minimize downtime in production processes.
- Replaced worn parts and performed repairs to maintain optimal machine performance.
- Inspected moving parts for wear or damage on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns.
- Maintained records of all work performed in the form of written reports or computer logs.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Carlex Glass America, LLC
Nashville, TN
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained and troubleshot electrical systems in automotive glass plant, performing new installations and preventive maintenance to ensure operational reliability.
- Integrated new motors and HEI systems into electrical systems to improve performance and reliability.
- Maintained and repaired electrical systems on production equipment.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using industry-standard troubleshooting techniques.
- Executed preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Facilities Technician
Tennessee State Veterans Home
Clarksville, TN
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented a preventative maintenance program, achieving a 60% reduction in broken equipment.
- Performed building and facility maintenance in a 230-patient facility, ensuring optimal operation of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and industrial kitchen systems.
- Conducted vendor screening and managed scheduling.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Newell Brands
Clarksville, TN
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Installed new electrical systems and maintained existing systems, reading prints and troubleshooting to quickly identify and resolve issues.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on all equipment, rebuilding air pumps and gluing machines to prevent downtime.
- Maintained systems in printing facility, ensuring optimal operation of large printing presses, conveyors, book spine sewing machines, and laser engraving systems.
Sergeant First Class (E-7)
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
06.1995 - 07.2015
- Secured safety of soldiers and sector during deployment, conducting over 250 combat missions in Sadr City and surrounding areas over 4.5 years.
- Managed daily operations of platoon with over 40 soldiers, ensuring accountability of equipment valued at $6.5 million.
- Ensured security of equipment and soldiers, while enhancing morale and welfare support for soldiers and their families.
Education
Technical school - Industrial Maintenance
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Clarksville, TN04-2017
High school diploma -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester Courthouse, VA06-1995
Skills
- Electrical Experience
- Electrical system maintenance
- Electrical wiring
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- HVAC
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Reading
- Schematics
- Industrial Maintenance
- On-site maintenance
- Industrial equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Conveyor installation
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Precision assembly
- Plumbing
- Production support
- Material handling
- Mechanic experience
Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Driver's License
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Sabertooth Entertainment
10.2025 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician
British American Tobbaco
07.2024 - 10.2025
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Carlex Glass America, LLC
03.2023 - 02.2024
Facilities Technician
Tennessee State Veterans Home
01.2022 - 02.2023
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Newell Brands
04.2017 - 10.2020
Sergeant First Class (E-7)
U.S. Army
06.1995 - 07.2015
Technical school - Industrial Maintenance
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High school diploma -
Gloucester High School