Virgil L. Cooper
Maintenance Technician
Humboldt,TN
Summary
Seeking immediate position of employment, preferably a Maintenance Technician position
Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.
Efficient maintenance technition with extensive hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Known for ensuring operational safety and minimizing downtime through effective preventive maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting issues and performing corrective actions promptly.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance tech.
Pacific Manufacturing Tenn.
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Maintenance tech.
Dana Unlimited
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Perform electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Maintenance tech. in mixing dept.
Kumho Tire Georgia
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Perform electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Maintenance Tech.
Advanced Technical Services, Pratt-Whitney
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Travel to customer locations.
- Perform maintenance on customers equipment.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
Maintenance tech. Lead on night shift
Advanced Technical Services, Georgia Pacific Plywood
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Make all necessary reports to upper management in ATS as well as Georgia Pacific via phone and email
- Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
PLC Tech.
Valmont Structures
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Repair Plant Equipment Electrically and Mechanically.
- Update and repair PLC.
- Perform various preventive maintenance.
- Provided technical support to other departments as needed, expediting issue resolution across the entire organization.
- Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability when needed for repairs or replacements without delay.
Maintenance Tech.
Spartech Technologies
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment electrically and mechanically.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
Maintenance Supervisor
ACH Foam Technologies
08.2009 - 01.2012
- Responsible for all repairs to company equipment.
- Maintain preventive maintenance program.
- Responsible for procuring all repair parts.
- Direct hourly maintenance personnel.
Manufacturing Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor/maintenance tech.
Federal-Mogul Sintered Products
06.1995 - 03.2009
- Responsible for all repairs to equipment.
- Direct third shift maintenance personnel.
- Responsible for procuring repair parts.
- Maintaining preventive maintenance program.
- Served over 12 years in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Electricians Mate First Class Petty Officer. I Am a Gulf War Veteran, and a lifetime member of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars.
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
Education
Certificate of Education - Practical Fundamental Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Motors and Variable drives, Manufacturing Plant maintenance, Instrumentation and Process control
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WICertificate of Education - Principles of Management Series 1,2,3,4,and 5
MRA: Institute of Management
High School Diploma -
Burton High Schoo;
Burton, TX05-1980
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Maintenance tech.
Pacific Manufacturing Tenn.
11.2022 - 04.2025
Maintenance tech.
Dana Unlimited
09.2019 - 11.2022
Maintenance tech. in mixing dept.
Kumho Tire Georgia
07.2016 - 09.2019
Maintenance Tech.
Advanced Technical Services, Pratt-Whitney
03.2016 - 07.2016
Maintenance tech. Lead on night shift
Advanced Technical Services, Georgia Pacific Plywood
10.2015 - 03.2016
PLC Tech.
Valmont Structures
03.2013 - 10.2015
Maintenance Tech.
Spartech Technologies
01.2012 - 01.2013
Maintenance Supervisor
ACH Foam Technologies
08.2009 - 01.2012
Manufacturing Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor/maintenance tech.
Federal-Mogul Sintered Products
06.1995 - 03.2009
Certificate of Education - Principles of Management Series 1,2,3,4,and 5
MRA: Institute of Management
Certificate of Education - Practical Fundamental Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Motors and Variable drives, Manufacturing Plant maintenance, Instrumentation and Process control
Fox Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Burton High Schoo;
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