Forklift Driver Maintenance Technician

WILLIAM F. ROWE

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Resourceful Mechanic with 15 years of experience skilled in plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs. Comfortable troubleshooting and performing diagnostics and working with sense of urgency. Committed to providing excellent customer service through warm and welcome environment and caring attitude. Reliable professional with 15+ years of experience handling mechanical needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in industrial electricity, hydraulics and chain drives. Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 15 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level maintenance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. SKILLS

Problem-Solving Ability

Project Estimation and Bidding

HVAC Systems

Power and Hand Tool Use

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Expertise

Organizational Abilities

Code Compliance

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Facility Upkeep

Equipment Repair

Equipment Installation

Troubleshooting Strengths

Tractor Trailer Driving

Safe Driver

WORK HISTORY

11/2022 - Current

Rubber Folder

Mountville Rubber/Spheiron - La Grange, GA

Maintained high level of quality and productivity, attention to detail, count accuracy of material and unit appearance.

Filled glue and paraffin reservoirs and positioned rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard. Evaluated final products to verify compliance with work orders and detect defects. Assisted with folding machine setup according to proper setup techniques. Lafayette, AL 36862 334-***-**** *********@*****.*** Worked in fast-paced environment and handled multiple requests simultaneously. Maximized utilization of equipment by operating machinery at optimum capacity and speed. Functioned within team, productively communicated with other team members and worked independently. Guided materials onto machine tracks for proper gluing, coating and slitting. Assisted with machine setup and adjustment, fed materials into machine and stacked off finished material. Adjusted guide assemblies, forming bars and folding mechanisms according to specifications using hand tools.

Followed company safety rules, lock-out tag-out procedures and good housekeeping practices. Moved completed products from machines and onto conveyors, transferring to next work area for additional processing.

01/2021 - 03/2021

Truck Driver

Korean Trucking Co. - Opelika, AL

Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.

Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit. Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills. Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents. Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials. Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment. Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions. Inspected load security and checked for damages.

06/2020 - 10/2020

Truck Driver

Black Heart Express - Baltimore, MD

Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns. Removed and unloaded packages from semi trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.

Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages. Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays. Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment. Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action. Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles. 03/2017 - 02/2020

Maintenance Technician/Supply Room

East Alabama Lumber Co. - Lafayette, AL

Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative. Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems. Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods. Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications. Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.

Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning. Executed tasks within time and budget constraints. Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime. Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision. Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties. Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition. Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents. Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions. Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems. Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.

Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place. Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment. Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance. Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment. Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs. Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment. Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.

Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs. Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles. Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance. Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes. 07/1993 - 06/1999

Maintenance Supervisor

Twin River Industries - Valley, AL

Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.

Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.

Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement. Supervised 20 employees and scheduled shifts.

Supervisor

Twin River Industries - Valley, AL 08/1993 - 05/1999 Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies. Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction. Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts. Collected, arranged, and input information into database system. Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity. Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues. Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets. Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.

Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications. Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets. Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas. Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications. 07/1986 - 07/1999

Enlisted Soldier

United States Government/ State Of Alabama - Columbus, GA Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.

Provided professional reconnaissance and security support during varied operations. Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors. Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness. Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified dispatcher for required emergency units. Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties. Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas. Led platoons in high-pressure combat scenarios with successful outcomes. Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms. Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons. Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.

Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats. Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports. Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures. Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness. Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills. Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments. Navigated terrain in hostile and non-hostile conditions, achieving positive outcomes. Operated and maintained armored vehicles.

Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations. Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems. Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness. Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support. Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership. Delivered prompt first aid and medical care to injured personnel, optimizing outcomes. Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations. Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.

Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel. Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems. Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute. EDUCATION

1987

Bachelor Of Engineering

Auburn University - Auburn, AL

1984

Associate In Engineering Technology

Southern Union Junior College - Wadley, AL

1983

General Studies

Chambers Academy - Lafayette, AL

CERTIFICATIONS

CME - Certified Maintenance Employee

Experienced Forklift Driver

Class A Drivers License

Licensed Electrician - 1999-2009

WELDING EXPERIENCE.

Experience in mig and arch welding.

Experience with plasma cutter and torch.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Earned Army Accommodation Medal.

Experience operating different models of forklifts.

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