Trevor Childress
West Columbia,USA
Summary
Skilled in maintenance and repair with background in efficiently resolving issues ranging from minor repairs to complex system faults. Possess advanced knowledge of various tools, equipment, and techniques relevant to job success. Strengths include problem-solving, time management, and ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet operational goals. Contributed to enhancing facility safety and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies and quick response to emergency repair needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced and dependable multicraft worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Aspire Bakeries
West Columbia, SC
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted routine maintenance on bakery equipment and machinery.
- Inspected facilities for safety hazards and compliance with regulations.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed necessary repairs efficiently.
- Collaborated with production teams to minimize downtime during maintenance.
- Documented maintenance activities in compliance with company protocols.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
Quality Control Technician
Schneider Electric
Columbia, SC
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Electrical and mechanical analysis and verification of all products that are built and placed inside the required jobs electrical cabinet.
- Conducted inspections of incoming materials and finished products for quality compliance.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and implement solutions.
- Documented inspection results accurately in quality control databases and reports.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Communicated findings and recommendations to management for continuous improvement efforts.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Collaborated with production personnel concerning any changes made during the manufacturing process which could affect product quality or reliability.
- Daily work with voltages up to 600 volts and currents well above 200 kV.
- Advise on engineering changes, as well as directing engineers on proper fixes, and communicating efforts to improve jobs with similar builds or repeat builds.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Developed corrective action plans when needed to resolve quality issues.
- Audited finished products against applicable industry standards before releasing them for shipment.
- Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents for accuracy and completeness prior to release for manufacturing use.
- Verified conformance of parts using statistical sampling techniques such as ANSI and ASQ Z1.4.
Reliability Technician
Michelin North America
Lexington, SC
08.2018 - 11.2022
- I trained for 2 years while in college, following active maintenance reliability technicians on the job to learn quick response actions, as well as emergencies and shutdown repairs.
- I spent two years as a full-time maintenance employee, training and passing classes to 'level' up in the RT positions.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to ensure operational reliability.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and diagnostic equipment.
- As well as participating in problem solving and troubleshooting while being directed by others and directing others.
- I spent three months training other Reliability Technicians of varying levels in my department, while also managing other tasks.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Documented maintenance activities and tracked equipment performance metrics.
- Assisted in root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
- Recommended spare parts inventory levels based on usage trends.
- Inspected equipment to determine repair needs; dismantled defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as motors, belts, switches, sensors, valves using hand tools or power tools as necessary.
- Performed routine checks of production systems and equipment in order detect any abnormal conditions that may lead to malfunctioning.
- Assisted with setting up production equipment for sound, lighting, and film.
- Utilized computer-based software applications for tracking trends in machine performance and predicting failures.
- Assisted in the development of new processes and procedures for improving product reliability.
- Monitored test results of newly installed systems and equipment to ensure proper operation prior to start up.
- Created detailed reports summarizing the findings from inspections and testing activities performed on production systems and equipment.
- Maintained records of all repairs, tests, and equipment calibrations in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes when performing repairs or modifications on existing systems and equipment.
- Trained other technicians on best practices related to reliability maintenance activities.
- Installed new components into existing systems and equipment according to established protocols while ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Conducted root cause failure analysis for failed components or assemblies.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and control system components.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel regarding troubleshooting techniques for improved reliability of production systems and equipment.
- Analyzed historical data collected from previous maintenance activities for future improvement initiatives.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Education
Associate in Applied Machinations - Mechatronics
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC12.2020
Skills
- CNC programming and operation
- Electrical systems troubleshooting
- TIG welding and fabrication
- Drafting and CAD skills
- Customer service and relations
- Mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Precision measurement techniques
- Laboratory and manufacturing experience
- Project management and planning
- Leadership and supervision skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Quality assurance practices
- Industrial maintenance expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- HMI software familiarity
- Blueprint reading and schematics
- Low and High Voltage
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Aspire Bakeries
12.2024 - 07.2025
Quality Control Technician
Schneider Electric
12.2023 - 08.2024
Reliability Technician
Michelin North America
08.2018 - 11.2022
Associate in Applied Machinations - Mechatronics
Midlands Technical College