Calvin Jones
Amarillo, TX *****
Phone: 806-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Experienced Maintenance and Operations Manager with over 15 years of expertise in industrial maintenance, welding, fabrication, and leadership. Skilled in managing maintenance teams, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and optimizing production processes. Proficient in working with high and low voltage systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and industrial equipment fabrication. Strong focus on safety, process improvement, and team development.
Work Experience:
Maintenance Manager
Hilmar Cheese – Dalhart, TX
November 2024- Present
Supervised night shift maintenance operations, managing a crew of 6 mechanics, 2 Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technicians, and 2 facility mechanics.
Performed electrical work on 480V, 110V, and 24V circuits.
Led complex troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring minimal production interruptions.
Conducted nightly safety meetings and on-the-job training to maintain high safety standards.
Operations Manager / Maintenance Manager
Arena Containers – Amarillo, TX
January 2024 – November 2024
Oversee daily production operations and shipping/receiving activities.
Manage facility maintenance including troubleshooting industrial electrical systems
(24V, 110V, 480V circuits).
Lead maintenance team, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with safety standards.
Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Foods Incorporated – Amarillo, TX
November 2019 – January 2024
Led plant maintenance team and served as facility lead.
Executed electrical wiring for single and three-phase motors; worked with PLC systems.
Rebuilt pumps and fabricated, designed, welded, and installed new and existing conveyor systems.
Coordinated preventive maintenance and emergency repairs, minimizing production downtime.
Supervisor / Maintenance Mechanic / Welder
Arena Containers – Amarillo, TX
February 2019 – November 2019
Led plant maintenance efforts including DC wiring, motor maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and equipment fabrication.
Designed and installed new machinery and conveyors to enhance production efficiency. Owner / Operator
Elite Service Provider – Amarillo, TX
July 2017 – February 2019
Provided tree landscaping and maintenance services.
Managed all business operations, customer service, and service delivery. Welder / Fabricator
Pioneer Sand Company – Colorado Springs, CO
December 2016 – July 2017
Welded and fabricated semi-tractor trucks and trailers.
Performed maintenance on trucks and trailers.
Welder / Fabricator / Lead Man
Valley Proteins – Amarillo, TX
August 2015 – December 2016
Led welding and fabrication of plant machinery and pipelines.
Coordinated team activities and ensured quality standards. Driller
Pioneer Drilling – Midland, TX
May 2013 – August 2015
Operated drilling rigs and supervised drilling crews.
Ensured equipment maintenance and safe drilling practices. Welder
Valley Proteins – Amarillo, TX
July 2008 – July 2015
Welder / Fabricator
Midwest Machine – Amarillo, TX
September 2006 – July 2009
Welder / Fabricator
White Lightning Fabrications – Amarillo, TX
August 1991 – July 2007
Welded and fabricated parts for trucks, trailers, and semis.
Built custom parts and welded trailers for individual customers. Education
Amarillo College – Amarillo, TX
January 2005 – August 2007
High School Diploma / GED
Skills
MIG, TIG, Stick Welding, Plasma Cutting, Oxygen-Acetylene Torch (10+ years experience)
Welding & Fabrication
Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance (Single & Three Phase)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Equipment Repair & Troubleshooting
Leadership & Team Supervision
Industrial Maintenance & Facilities Management
Blueprint Reading & Schematics Interpretation
Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
Process Improvement & Analysis
Manufacturing Operations
Low Voltage Electrical Systems
Landscape Maintenance