MICHAEL D. SONBERT
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-***-**** Cell
***********@*****.***
Objective
To work in a team environment, to mentor and learn from others on the team.
To share my skill sets of 35 years with team members. November 2020 - April 2022 (Retired due to family health emergency) Corning Cable Inc. Winston-Salem, N.C.
Maintenance Technician
• Technician on all electrical and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting chillers and pumps, extruders, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Replace electrical 480 three phase motors, motor starters, relays and troubleshooting PLC’s across several manufacturers, Allen Bradley, Siemens and Lense.
• Facility HVAC preventative maintenance and repair.
• Facility lighting upgrades to LED.
• Emergency Responder Training and Fire Protection Training. February 2020- November 2020
Nordfab Ducting Inc. Thomasville, NC
Maintenance Technician
• Senior technician on all electrical and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting Chillers and Lasers
• Worked with engineers to fabricate new electrical cabinets with relays, transformers, safety circuits and PLC.
• Trained with a manager on specialized equipment for production.
• Weekly and monthly PM schedules on all equipment.
• Created training document with powerpoint for removal and installation of fiber optic laser lens assembly.
• Responsible for safety inspections of the fire protection system. 2
Experience
July 2016-February 2020 Liberty Hardware Inc.- Winston-Salem, NC Maintenance Technician
● Senior technician on all electrical and mechanical systems
● HVAC technician with EPA license
● Troubleshoot Drive faults in Allen Bradley System
● PLC input and output, analog and digital troubleshooting across several manufacturers.
● Monitor and repair electrical systems and mechanical systems in industrial motor controls on equipment.
● Audit and repair Fire systems in industrial environments.
● Install and repair high voltage building lighting systems.
● Preventative maintenance on all equipment in the facility.
● Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for Dematic Conveyor Systems. Removed and replaced 2 Ingersoll Rand 40 HP air compressors and dryer.
July 2012-July 2016 Bekaert Industries- Winston-Salem, NC Maintenance Technician
● Lead technician on new equipment install and startup.
● Troubleshoot Drive faults in Lenze, Allen Bradley, Siemens.
● PLC input and output, analog and digital troubleshooting across several manufacturers.
● Monitor and repair electrical systems and mechanical systems in industrial motor controls on textile equipment.
● Troubleshoot HVAC building systems and chillers.
● Audit and repair Fire systems in industrial environments.
● Install and repair high voltage building lighting systems.
● Implemented and designed preventative maintenance reference material for finishing equipment.
● Created library for all technical manuals and schematics for the maintenance department.
● Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems for textile manufacturing equipment.
2012 - 2011 Yopp Properties, LLC Winston-Salem, NC Maintenance Supervisor
● maintaining over 220 Apartments in the Winston-Salem, NC area
● Contractor in charge of multiple employees for remodeling of 50 unit rehab in Wilmington, NC area.
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2005-2011
Owner
● Broker-in-Charge of Mike Sonbert Realty
● Member of the Triad Multiple Listing Service
● Member of the Realtors Association Local, State and National
● Real Estate Broker-in-Charge license number 223-***-****-2005 RJR Packaging Inc. Winston-Salem, NC
Manufacturing Associate
● Returned to packaging after cutbacks in RJR Fire/Security
● Have been in Metals Division during these 11 years
● Trained and successfully completed Separator/Slitter Operator and Annealing Oven Operator program.
● Served as a trainer and technical adviser for my area
● Trained in state mandated fire and medical
● Fire Brigade Captain for Plant 200
1988-1992 RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co., Winston-Salem, NC Fire/Security Chief
● Control room operator for all areas in Winston-Salem and Tobaccoville.
● Served as liaison between top management and responding emergency agencies.
● Received Golden Eagle Award for outstanding team performance.
● Promoted to Fire/Security Chief in 1992
1980-1988 RJR Packaging Inc. Winston-Salem, NC
Manufacturing Associate
● Qualified for shipping and handling of inks.
● Qualified as ink technician
● Qualified as laminator assistant
● Qualified as extruder helper
● Qualified as slitter operator
● Qualified as coloring machine operator
● Serve as Fire Brigade at plant 604
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Education ● High School Diploma 1975 R. J. Reynolds High School Winston-Salem, NC
● Undergraduate courses completed are Technical Math 1 and 2, English Composition, Oral Communications, Economics, Psychology and World Social Studies.
● Completed Real Estate Pre-licensing Course and passed NC State Examination.
● Completed Real Estate Broker licensing Course
● Broker in Charge North Carolina License #223255
● Universal EPA Refrigerant License #625*********