Larry Turpin

Maintenance technician / mechanic

Clyde, NC 28721

adtgm8@r.postjobfree.com

+1-828-***-****

Maintenance technician with over 10 years of successful experience in industrial maintenance and machine work. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the maintenance and electrical installation industry. Strengths in mechanic maintenance and backed by training in industrial electrician.

Highly experienced installation, maintenance and repair professional with solid history of success working with electrical systems. Carefully install, test and maintain equipment in environments. Approach every problem with calm and level-headed strategies based on strong troubleshooting abilities and diagnostics expertise.

Efficient and driven maintenance technician bringing demonstrated abilities in reading technical documentation and conducting root cause analysis on diverse equipment and components gained during 10+ years of experience. Smoothly organize supplies, tools and teams to achieve work targets. Collaborate on complex issues to meet tight schedules. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Maintenance technician

HCA Healthcare - Asheville, NC

January 2021 to Present

Repairing and calibrate thermostats, program patient's bed, install and repair call systems in a patient rooms, maintain TVs, plumbing and unstopping sinks and toilets, all door repair, maintaining air handling units,hot water heaters, maintain electrical outlets, install and repair light fixtures and bulbs, diagnose and repair tube system, take down all curtains and safety precautions in rooms needed, and along with any other maintenance problem in Mission hospital and St Joe's hospital Asheville,North Carolina. Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Hayes And Lunsford Electrical - Greer, SC

July 2018 to April 2020

This job was located at Evergreen packaging in Canton, NC. Efficiently installed electrical systems and components with careful analysis of technical schematics and specifications. Cut and bend rigid, rubber-coated, EMT, conduit. Using smart bender, electric Bender, hand bender. Ran cables to motors, engines, generators, valve systems. Built and installed PLC cabinets in control rooms and manufactured ethernet cables and work withCAT5 cat6 for video and alarm systems in the paper mill. All my work done here was in a 110 year old

Industrial Paper Mill. Have around 1 year of fiber optic splicer experience and testing fiber. Made stress cones for high voltage cabinet.

Maintenance technician

Consolidated Metro - Bryson City, NC

June 2017 to January 2018

Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up casting machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.

● Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.

● Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains and equipment.

● Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes. Ran injection molding machines for production and helped install molds. Landscape Designer

BH Graning Landscaping - Sylva, NC

April 2012 to June 2017

Sourced high-quality trees, bushes, grass seed or sod, fertilizer and other supplies to complete new installations.

● Negotiated and fulfilled maintenance contracts for ongoing care.

● Created concept designs and estimated projects for residential and commercial customers.

● Mentored newly hired employees and contractors in various landscaping tasks and equipment including irrigation systems, shrubbery, and horticulture.

● Mentored newly hired employees and contractors in various landscaping tasks and equipment, including irrigation systems, shrubbery and horticulture.

● Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.

● Worked with customers to understand needs and provide service.

● Developed team communications and information for meetings. CNC Machinist

Smoky Mountain Machine - Asheville, NC

May 2004 to October 2010

Operated and maintained up to different mill and lathe machines to fabricate products.

● Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.

● Manually set up machinery and equipment, including, and grinders.

● Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.

● Removed, lubricated and adjusted equipment parts.

● Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.

CNC Machinist

Kearfott Corporation - Black Mtn, NC

May 1999 to January 2004

Maintained excellent production levels by completing regular inspections on lathe's

● Removed, lubricated and adjusted equipment parts.

● Performed over 100 accurate tool changes 1000 offsets.

● Maximized productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups.

● Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.

● Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.

● Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.

Maintenance Technician

US Navy - Virginia Beach, VA

September 1988 to May 1998

Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.IamaI didn't know that girl for veteran and spent four tours in 4 years in the middle East. I have a re1 re-enlistment code which is the highest a military office I am a very decorated veteran and hold myself to the high standards. Education

Associate of Applied in Machinist Technology

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College - Asheville, NC August 1995

Diploma in Engineering

Smoky Mountain High School - Sylva, NC

June 1988

Skills

• Blueprint reading (10+ years)

• Mowing (10+ years)

• Horticulture (10+ years)

• Carpentry (10+ years)

• Plumbing (8 years)

• Drywall (8 years)

• Hydraulics (5 years)

• Microsoft Excel (4 years)

• English (10+ years)

• CAD (10+ years)

• Electrical experience

• HVAC

• Programmable logic controllers

• Industrial equipment

• Construction

• Geometry

• Time management

• Warehouse experience

• Manufacturing

• Maintenance

• Customer service

• Assembly

• Computer literacy

• Machining

• Sales

• Data collection

• Quality assurance

• Industrial maintenance

• Data entry

• Project planning

• Plastics injection molding

• Equipment repair

• Software troubleshooting

• Handyman experience

• Leadership

• Lawn care

• Landscape maintenance

• High voltage

• Computer operation

• NEC

• Low voltage

• Mechanic experience

• Field service

• Supervising experience

• Facilities maintenance

• Mechanical knowledge

• Hand tools

• Trim carpentry

• Renovation

• Remodeling

• CNC

• Troubleshooting

• Communication skills

• Diesel engine repair

• Electrical systems

Military Service

Branch: US Navy

Service Country: United States

Rank: Chief Petty Officer

August 1988 to June 2008

Worked on all ship board mechanical valves, fresh water pumps, and in main engines and boiler rooms. US Navy firefighter and maintenance mechanic on board US aircraft carrier USS America. US navy Seabees reserves Asheville, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee. Commendations:

4 yr Good conduct medal with five stars, Southwest Asia service medal with four stars, expert pistol, expert rifle, Sea service ribbon with four stars, Kuwaiti liberation medal, Saudi Arabia liberation medal, file on terrorism medal, 3 Navy achievement medals. Certifications and Licenses

CDL C

December 2025

Boiler License

EPA Certification

Assessments

Verbal Communication — Proficient

May 2020

Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely

Full results: Proficient

Hydraulic Systems Specialist — Highly Proficient

April 2020

Measures a candidate's ability to apply mechanical reasoning when repairing malfunctioning hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Full results: Highly Proficient

Work Style: Reliability — Familiar

August 2019

Tendency to be dependable and come to work

Full results: Familiar

Mechanical Knowledge — Proficient

May 2020

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Proficient

Basic Maintenance and Repair — Proficient

January 2020

Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities

Full results: Proficient

Cognitive Ability — Highly Proficient

August 2019

Measures a candidate's ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. Full results: Highly Proficient

Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient

June 2019

Measures a candidate's ability to respond to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Proficient

Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Proficient

March 2019

Measures a candidate's ability to monitor machine indicators in order to ensure safe and appropriate operation.

Full results: Proficient

Construction Safety — Highly Proficient

January 2020

Using safe practices while on a construction site. Full results: Highly Proficient

Forklift Safety — Proficient

November 2020

Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient

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