Larry Turpin
Maintenance technician / mechanic
Clyde, NC 28721
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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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