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James Meeks

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Tullahoma

Summary

Industrial maintenance professional with proven track record in equipment maintenance and repair. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Strong collaborative skills and results-driven mindset, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime.

Industrial maintenance professional with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex machinery and systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving operational efficiency. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and safety protocols. Known for excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Man on a Mission LLC
03.2021 - 01.2025
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Troubleshoot and Perform residential electrical/ plumbing repairs.
  • Perform fabrication repairs welding, brazing, and soldering.

Maintenance Supervisor

Vijon
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on liquid fillers (Ronchi, Pacific, etc).
  • Coordinate and assist with major break downs of safety sealers, liquid fillers, automatic case packing equipment, and steam tunnels.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
  • Supervised 20 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.

Lead Mechanic

JSP International
06.2017 - 03.2021
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
  • Ensured high-quality fabrication processes by calibrating precision instruments such as gauges, scales, and micrometers regularly.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations, overseeing proper disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools, minimizing delays due to lack of necessary resources for repairs.
  • Measured parts with rulers, calipers and micrometers to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Read blueprints and schematic drawings of machinery to determine appropriate procedures and necessary supplies.
  • Completed welding projects using MIG/TIG techniques to fabricate brackets or make structural repairs as needed during machine overhauls.
  • Decreased system leaks by inspecting hydraulic lines and replacing worn components, improving overall equipment performance.
  • Utilized troubleshooting tools and schematics to identify parts needing repair.
  • Customized machinery to meet specific production needs, ensuring optimal performance and output quality.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on CO2 pumps, boilers, reactors, cooling towers, gas ovens, and hydraulic presses.

Electric Motor Mechanic

Trade Services/ Bridgestone
03.2009 - 01.2016
  • Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC electric motors.
  • Replace Faulty motors and equipment such as brushes, brush holders, couplings, bearings etc.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electric motors and equipment.
  • laser align electric motors and couplings using alignment equipment.


Education

High School Diploma -

Moore County High School
Lynchburg, TN
05.2001 -

Skills

Bearing installation

Pneumatic systems maintenance

Preventive maintenance planning

Motor control circuits

Machine alignment

Valve repair

Pump maintenance

Gearbox repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems maintenance

Lockout and tagout procedures

Hydraulic systems repair

Equipment maintenance

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Vijon
02.2023 - 07.2024

Owner/Operator

Man on a Mission LLC
03.2021 - 01.2025

Lead Mechanic

JSP International
06.2017 - 03.2021

Electric Motor Mechanic

Trade Services/ Bridgestone
03.2009 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Moore County High School
05.2001 -

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