Zachery Wood
Gretna,VA
Summary
Proven Maintenance Technician with a solid background in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, honed at Abbott. Skilled in employing safety awareness and problem-solving abilities to reduce downtime and enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in equipment repair and maintenance scheduling, ensuring over 90% equipment reliability. Excels in a team environment, fostering safety management and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Abbott
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
General Foreman
C & C Piping And Fabrication
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run wires, install electrical outlets and connect wires to central circuit panels.
- Contributed to business development efforts by providing input on potential opportunities within the piping industry.
- Assisted with the development of standard operating procedures for the piping department, promoting consistency across projects.
- Ensured safety compliance on worksites by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of project progress, including documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
General Laborer
Concrete Foundations
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
Former Pipe Fitter Apprentice
FireSprinkler Ltd
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
General Laborer
VSI
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
Former Washpit Tech
Hawkins - Graves Tech
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Altavista High School
Altavista, VA06.2017
Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Mechanical Repair
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- OSHA
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Documentation
- Fire alarm systems
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Hand and power tool use
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Repair Work Planning
- Safety Management
- Pressure Washing
Certification
FIREFIGHTER I
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Abbott
01.2023 - 05.2024
General Foreman
C & C Piping And Fabrication
03.2021 - 01.2023
General Laborer
Concrete Foundations
09.2020 - 03.2021
Former Pipe Fitter Apprentice
FireSprinkler Ltd
08.2018 - 05.2019
General Laborer
VSI
08.2018 - 11.2018
Former Washpit Tech
Hawkins - Graves Tech
05.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Altavista High School