CHRISTOPHER LEWIS
*** ********* *****, ***********, ** 27360 C: 276-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Talented industrial maintenance technician with 22 years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing
electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC in a manufacturing world.
HIGHLIGHTS
Mechanically-inclined Metal working ability
Troubleshooting specialist Mathematical reasoning aptitude
120, 240, 480 and PLC wiring Facility and plant modifications
Initiative to work independently Blue print reading and interpretation
Valid NC CDL-A driver license Team player
EXPERIENCE
05/2012 to Current Maintenance
Roger’s Foam Corporation – Duffield, VA
Lead team of 4 by delegating, training and planning.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical defects for commercial and industrial
sites.
Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical
problems and fix them.
Assist in implementation of operations, maintenance and capital programs.
Order and install any new equipment, including temperature control ovens,
saws and sewing machines.
Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.
Plan work and determine appropriate tools and equipment.
Process work orders and prioritize jobs.
Reduce downtime during production by maintain equipment and reducing
unnecessary maintenance.
Take care of facility equipment, grounds, roads and fences.
W ork necessary overtime, including evening and weekends, to respon d to
emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
Manage work with no supervision.
Able to repair and maintain a large variety of machines, including, but not
limited to, sewing machines, saws, large temperature control ovens, carousel
saws, robots and presses.
05/2011 to 05/2012 Equipment Operator
C&S Rail Service – Kingsport, TN
Operate 45ft, 26 ton boom truck for railroad.
Maintained operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company
policies and DOT regulations.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.
Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
Operated crane to lift and move materials and large objects.
Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards.
Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in
compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies.
05/2010 to 05/2011 Maintenance Technician
Smithfield Foods – Middlesboro, KY
Informed supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment and faulty
instrumentation.
W orked with single and three-phase power distribution.
Troubleshot equipment problems using tools such as multi-meters and
general hand tools.
Maintained systems involving hazardous chemicals, gases and liquids.
Performed facility tool and system PM’s according to manufacturing and
internal specifications.
Disassembled broken and defective equipment to facilitate repair.
Hazmat certified.
02/2009 to 05/2010 Owner / Operator
C&J Vulcanizing – Dryden, VA
Vulcanize mining belt underground and on surface.
Licensed underground and surface Virginia and Kentucky.
Class A CDL.
Serviced equipment. Repaired and replaced parts as necessary.
Answered customers’ questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner.
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal
recommendations.
03/2001 to 02/2009 Maintenance Technician
Tempur Productions – Duffield, VA
Maintaining machines for production operations including sewing machines.
Certified in Hazwopper training for chemical spills.
Certified as EMT responder.
Able to operate many types of equipment, including ABB Robotics, pump
packings, forklifts, bobcats, skyjack, jennyboom, front-end loader, back
hoes, AC DC meters, calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
Other responsibilities include, welding, electrical, pneumatic hydraulics, PLC
troubleshooting, mechanical, Allen Bradley, Siemens .
Very strong in mechanical troubleshooting, plus many other duties not listed.
EDUCATION
1990 High School Diploma: General
J.J. Kelly High School – VA
Mountain Empire Community College – VA
Electro-Mechanical Technologies