THOMAS JEFFREY HUGHES
Fort Pierce
Summary
Dynamic Industrial Maintenance Technician IV with extensive experience at Fed Ex Ground, excelling in mechanical repair and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and train teams effectively. Skilled in SCADA systems and electrical troubleshooting, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance. Committed to delivering high-quality technical support and enhancing team performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician IV
Fed Ex Ground
Memphis
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Executed routine inspections on equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery to enhance operational efficiency.
- Repaired mechanical and electrical systems to reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to effectively troubleshoot equipment failures.
- Trained new technicians on safe operating procedures to ensure compliance.
- Replaced worn-out components, including belts, chains, sprockets, gears, and bearings.
- Delivered technical support for troubleshooting issues related to industrial equipment.
ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
South Florida Water Management
West Palm Beach
03.2010 - 10.2021
- Contributed to SCADA Installation team within O&M division at SFWMD.
- Upgraded industrial control panels as part of CIFER project.
- Participated in Highlands tower upgrades alongside installation tasks.
- Built, tested, and installed software for communication panels.
- Executed calibration of sensors and termination of field control, signal, and coaxial wires.
- Configured panel for real-time communication using Motorola Ace 3640 and Motorola M RTU.
- Established nightly communication panel utilizing Campbell Scientific CR1000 and CR10.
- Facilitated transmission of signals via VHF and UHF radios to control room in West Palm Beach.
GLAZIER
HBS Inc
Vero Beach
07.2005 - 03.2007
- I was a lead tech, usually a crew of 2 or 3 techs, for HBS Inc
- I can do commercial and residential glass
- Including mirrors, custom showers, new installs (windows, doors, and sliding doors)
- I also provided training to the tech on my crew
- We deal a lot with hurricane impact glass
- I can install all of the above and do repairs on all! We mainly work on the high end homes on the barrier islands.
GLAZIER
Glazer, Slade Glass Co
Boulder
05.2003 - 06.2005
- I was the lead guy in the shop
- I was in charge of cutting all mirrors, table tops, making patterns( for tempered pieces and units to be ordered), measuring for units, receiving, supervising shop employee's, fabing frames for store fronts, screens, and ordering shop supplies
- I can cut out of square, holes, notches, and radios corners
- I can cut from patterns, measurements, or free hand.
MANAGER
Peerless Tyre co
Boulder
01.2001 - 05.2003
- As the manager of this retail outlet I am responsible for the day to day operations and sales of the store
- My duties also include: interviewing potential employees; educating my employees on sales techniques, product knowledge, ordering, and inventorying stock
- The general morale of my employees is also my responsibility.
ASSEMBLER
American Transportation Corp.
Oklahoma
01.2001 - 08.2001
- I worked on an assembly line building school buses, for the children of America!
- As the chassis came down the line I was responsible for putting the brake lines (hydraulic and air) on the chassis
- I also was responsible for building and putting on all valves on the chassis
- I also was responsible for maintaining the quality of the work in and before my area
- I also trained any new employees that came into the zone where I worked
- I performed many of the jobs in the engine and transmission build-up area
- I also performed at some time all of the steps down the assembly line leading to my permanent station.
Education
A.S. EET - ROBOTICS AND PHOTONICS
Indian River Comm. Col
Ft. Pierce, Florida05.2009
High School -
Henryetta High School
Henryetta, Oklahoma05.1990
Skills
- Schematic reading
- Equipment maintenance and calibration
- Electrical troubleshooting and systems maintenance
- Mechanical repair and preventive maintenance
- SCADA systems and automation
- Problem solving and advanced troubleshooting
- Effective communication and employee training
- Programmable logic controllers (PLC) programming
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Thermal imaging
Hobbies and Interests
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 02/01/08, active
References
- Dr. Chrys Panayiotou, (772)462-7621, Professional
- Joel Ortiz, P.E, (561)248-2455, Professional
- Mike MacDougall, (772)979-5206, Professional
- Jorge Pena, (772)584-7982, Professional
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician IV
Fed Ex Ground
11.2021 - 05.2025
ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
South Florida Water Management
03.2010 - 10.2021
GLAZIER
HBS Inc
07.2005 - 03.2007
GLAZIER
Glazer, Slade Glass Co
05.2003 - 06.2005
MANAGER
Peerless Tyre co
01.2001 - 05.2003
ASSEMBLER
American Transportation Corp.
01.2001 - 08.2001
A.S. EET - ROBOTICS AND PHOTONICS
Indian River Comm. Col
High School -
Henryetta High School