Maintenance Technician

PATRICK L. O’CONNELL

770-***-**** * *** Randy Court, Woodstock, GA 30188 * ********@*********.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Skilled industrial mechanic with considerable experience in the repair and maintenance of a wide

variety of industrial equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing

equipment. Experienced in facility maintenance, TIG and MIG welding, fabrications, and fork lift

preventative maintenance. FDA and AIB knowledge. Effective troubleshooting skills. Hydraulic

and pneumatic experience. Electrical knowledge in three phase motors. Some PLC experience.

Strong leader in identifying areas of inefficiency and waste and creating solutions including

equipment modification to improve productivity and reduce costs. CPR certified safety advocate

with experience in designing and implementing employee safety training programs. Team Player

with the willingness to learn and help others.

MSSC Production Technician Certifications: Manufacturing Processes and Production *

Maintenance Awareness * Quality Practices and Measurement * Safety

Georgia Work Ready Certificate # BJG5F3GQJV78

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bimbo Bakeries – Maintenance Engineer 9/05/12 – 6/18/2013

Responsible for maintaining and repairing bakery equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on

processing and packaging equipment and conveyors. Inspect building equipment, including boilers and

chillers.

Crane Materials International – Maintenance Technician 12/27/1999-5/20/2011

Maintained all processing equipment for four extrusion lines and grinding department. Maintenance

responsibilities included conveyor belts, extruders, saws, grinders and forklifts used in manufacturing

plastic products. Maintained facility including air compressors, chillers, roll up doors, lighting, electrical,

and plumbing. Fabricated equipment as necessary for plant and equipment efficiency. Calibrated all

equipment for optimal performance. Utilized welding and machinist skills to fabricate parts.

Frito-Lay, Inc. – Maintenance Mechanic, Class A 9/27/1981-10/08/1999

Responsible for maintenance of eight manufacturing departments of snack foods. Maintained facility and all

packing and processing equipment, as well as, maintained all shipping and receiving equipment. Assessed

equipment for any potential problems and handled preventative maintenance to eliminate down time.

Worked with equipment vendors to find solutions to repeat mechanical problems and remedy problems.

Utilized welding skills to repair and fabricate equipment. Performed maintenance in a manner to adhere to

all Department of Agriculture and AIB (American Institute of Baking) Standards for safe food handling and

cleanliness.

Southern Tea Company – Production Shift Mechanic 04/17/1978-09/02/1981

Responsible for maintaining multiple machines, including tea bag manufacturing machine, overwrap

machine, and box machine. Also, maintained can and jar line. Performed routine assessment of plant and

light maintenance on facility.

PATRICK L. O’CONNELL

EDUCATION

Chattahoochee Technical College Aircraft Structures Technician 2012

Marietta-Cobb Vo-Tech Electro-Mechanical Technology 1978

MILITARY

UNITED STATES ARMY

Nuclear Missile Maintenance Crewman

Secret Security Clearance

Honorable Discharge

01/05/1972-12/15/1973

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