Maintenance Plant
Resume:
Keith Thomas
Clarksville, TN 37040
e-mail: **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an Industrial Electrician/Maintenance Technician, where my skills and
experience can be utilized and enhanced.
SUMMARY: Proficient in the use of all electrical tools, test equipment, and procedures to include blueprint and
schematic reading, industrial wiring and machine controls. Skilled in the installation and repair of 480 volt polyphase
motors, pumps and transformers, motor controls, and industrial conduit and wiring installation. Knowledgeable in
PLCs and ladder logic, with factory training in Allen-Bradley SLC 500, PID process control, electric power distribution
and preventive maintenance and shop procedures. Experienced in forklift operation and safety requirements,
Lockout/Tagout procedures, MSDS for hazardous materials, overhead equipment and lift operation, and confined space
entry requirements.
EXPERIENCE: Self-Employed Clarksville, TN
PC Repair 2/1/2005 – Present
Use computer troubleshooting skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair software and hardware problems on home
computers and peripherals. Remove malware, spyware, and viruses on Windows based operating systems. Install
drivers for peripheral devices. Diagnose faulty power supplies, motherboards, RAM upgrade, CPU upgrades, and
operating system upgrades. Provide support for Linux based operating systems.
Nashville Wire Products, Inc. Clarksville, TN
Line Technician 10/15/2003 – 10/30/2004
Responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of CNC controlled resistance welding lines, producing steel
mesh industrial warehouse shelving for the material handling industry. Maintained and repaired pneumatic and
hydraulic presses, benders and automated stackers. Using electrical test equipment and onboard machine diagnostics,
isolated and repaired AC servomotor and machine faults, PLC sensor inputs and outputs, welding transformers,
and control wiring. Repaired and replaced pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, high pressure hoses, lines, and related
fittings. Responsible for the training and evaluation of new operators in the proper operation and safe maintenance of
production equipment.
MidSouth Prestress, LLC Pleasant View, TN
Batch Plant Operator 12/10/2001 – 03/15/2003
Maintained, operated, and repaired all production equipment, including bulk material conveyors, 3 phase electric
motors, pneumatic gates, cylinders, liquid flow controls and automated concrete mixers, front end loaders and related
equipment in a pre-stressed concrete manufacturing facility for the construction industry. Maintained and performed
quality control checks and documentation. Maintained and repaired air compressors and related plant equipment.
Letica Corp. Clarksville, TN
Maintenance Electrician 10/05/1997 – 02/28/2001
Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of all plant paper and plastic cup manufacturing equipment to include
paper converting equipment, multi-color printing presses, die cutting equipment, automated packaging equipment, and
automated conveyor systems. Assisted in the installation, testing, and start up of two multi-million dollar plastic
extrusion and thermoforming lines. Also responsible for the maintenance and repair of plant air compressors,
humidification system, vacuum conveyor system, and all plant facilities and electrical distribution equipment. Assisted
in inventory control of spare parts. Performed preventive maintenance on all production equipment and plant facilities.
Maintained technical library and machine documentation.
TileCera, Inc. Clarksville, TN
Maintenance Electrician 03/13/1996 – 06/15/1997
Performed multi-craft maintenance duties for a large ceramic tile manufacturer. Repaired and maintained hydraulic
presses, automated screen printers, vertical dryers, dust collection systems and automated conveyor systems. Maintained
technical library, spare parts logs, and associated documentation. Maintained and repaired slurry pumps, transport
lines, valves, and gas fired kilns. Troubleshot and repaired PLC controlled screen printers and automated stackers.
Performed preventive maintenance and documentation of all production equipment and plant facilities, including air
compressors and driers, and back up generators. Assisted engineering personnel in special projects and new
installations.
EDUCATION:
Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, WV Diploma 05/15/1977
USAF Electrician Course, Sheppard AFB, TX Certificate 03/30/1981
USAF Solid State Applications, Sheppard AFB, TX Certificate 11/25/1981
USAF Intrusion Alarms, Sheppard AFB, TX Certificate 03/30/1982
Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers
Course SLC 500 Nashville, TN Certificate 10/25/1993
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
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