William Kolbey Mitchell
Collinsville,VA
Summary
Dedicated Electrical Maintenance Technician experienced in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and control systems. Enhanced operational efficiency through critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective time management. Committed to ensuring optimal performance of electrical systems.
Overview
17
17
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Howmet Aerospace
05.2025 - Current
- Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on forging presses, grinders, mobile equipment, industrial furnaces, and associated production systems.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and control-system faults to identify root causes and restore equipment to safe, reliable operating conditions.
- Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, test equipment, and systematic troubleshooting methods.
- Assisted with major preventive maintenance and overhaul projects for forging presses, grinders, and furnaces, ensuring operational readiness of critical production equipment.
- Calibrated and conducted furnace surveys to ensure temperature, gas, air, and combustion parameters met required operating ranges and process specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems and equipment for compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades, enhancing equipment performance and reliability.
Maintenance Technician
VF Corporation
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained and repaired conveyor systems and facility equipment, ensuring operational continuity across all production lines.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to identify hazards, minimizing potential downtime.
- Supported preventative maintenance projects, enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Maintenance/Production Technician
Quikrete
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated control room systems to ensure smooth monitoring of production operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Executed scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
- Supported production teams in daily operations and maintenance teams to achieve operational efficiency.
Service technician
Lee’s Tire and Wheel
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Executed tire replacements and conducted general automotive service to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Conducted oil changes and routine vehicle maintenance to enhance reliability and longevity.
- Assisted with daily shop operations by managing customer inquiries and service requests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology
Patrick & Henry Community College
Collinsville, VA 08.2023 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
Bassett, VA 08.2008 - 05.2022
Skills
- Electrical systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Instrumentation calibration
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Motor control systems
- Variable frequency drive systems
- Low and High voltage systems
- Electrical safety standards
- Industrial automation
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Howmet Aerospace
05.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
VF Corporation
11.2023 - 03.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology
Patrick & Henry Community College
08.2023 - 05.2026
Maintenance/Production Technician
Quikrete
06.2023 - 01.2024
Service technician
Lee’s Tire and Wheel
02.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
08.2008 - 05.2022