ROBERT GIBSON
Ocala, FL *****
***-***–1233 (home)
352-***-**** (cell)
********@*****.***
Summary
Experienced maintenance mechanic in industrial manufacturing operations with proven ability to
troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical systems. Skills include but are not limited to:
Blueprint reading AC and DC drives
Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3-phase motors
Mig, Tig and Arc welding Gearbox repair
Motors and Controls General machine repair
Acetylene and Plasma Cutting 120v, 220v, 480v electrical systems
Highlights
• Conducted ongoing preventative maintenance to ensure proper safety and operation of
machinery
• Maintained production machinery in optimal operating efficiency
• Fully trained in lock/out tag/out, PPE, accident awareness
• Forklift training and safety
• Maintained accurate preventative maintenance records
Experience
Self Employed, Ocala FL 8/2009 -
present
Residential Electrician
• Switches and receptacle
• Ceiling fans
• Indoor and outdoor Lighting
• Minor appliance repair
Summit Contractors, Jacksonville FL 3/2005 – 3/2009
Assistant Construction Superintendent
• Assessed and inspected over 200 mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations
• Achieved 90% first time pass rate on local building code inspections
• Worked in a team environment allowing company to finish most projects
4-6 months ahead of schedule
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Experience Continued
Case Farms Poultry Processing, Dudley, NC 2/2002 – 2/2005
Maintenance Mechanic/Electrical Troubleshooter
• Maintained and repaired automated conveyor lines
• Repaired and rebuilt gearboxes and motors
• Was 3rd shift plant wide electrical troubleshooter
• Maintained preventative maintenance log
• Achieved 87% machine production efficiency over the course of 3 years
Carolina Turkeys, Mt Olive, NC 8/2000 – 1/2002
Maintenance Mechanic
• Effectively setup, maintained and repaired turkey processing equipment in a round the
clock production operation utilizing welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor replacement,
minor lathe operations, electrical, motor controls and preventative maintenance skills.
Textilease Uniforms, Dudley, NC 7/1998 – 7/2000
Maintenance Technician
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment related to the garment cleaning
industry
• Proven ability to troubleshoot industrial washers and dryers, motors, conveyor chains
and belts, dryer tunnels and wrapping and packaging systems
• Increased machine productivity by 20% through effective preventative maintenance
procedures
Alexander Electric, Columbus, GA 4/1996 – 6/1998
Electrician/Electrical Helper
• Familiar with most electrical parts necessary for industrial and residential installations
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Successfully assembled, installed, tested, and maintained electrical wiring and fixtures
• Use appropriate tools and equipment to repair, install, and test circuits
• Inspected electrical systems and equipment to identify defects and the need for
adjustment or repair
Education
• AAS Industrial Maintenance – Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, NC
• Certified Residential Electrician – Columbus College, Columbus, GA
• Diploma Computer Technician – Albert Merrill School of Electronics, NY, NY
• High School Diploma – Brooklyn Tech HS, Brooklyn, NY
Other
• United States Armed Forces – Honorable –Work Opportunity Tax Credit Eligible
• Awards – Army Achievement Award, Army Commendation Award, Southeast Asia Service Award
• Freelance Copywriter – achieved a 4 out of 5 quality rating for client based articles written for
both internet as well as print magazines. Established myself as a writer that was consistent,
competent and reliable. Article content was based on client request with projects ranging from one
week to a year.
References Available Upon Request