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Christopher Best

Lumberton

Summary

Dynamic Mechanical Technician with extensive experience in the industrial setting, excelling in preventative maintenance and welding. Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in rigging and heavy lifting, with a strong aptitude for multitasking under pressure to minimize downtime and ensure optimal machinery performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Technician

Mountaire Farms
Lumber Bridge
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Performed preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.
  • Conducted routine lubrication of moving parts according to safety protocols.
  • Welded/ fabrication
  • Troubleshoot/diagnose mechanical/ Electrical issues
  • Rigging/ Lifting of heavy objects safely
  • Monitored performance parameters to ensure optimal operation of machinery.
  • Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
  • Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipment.
  • Conducted failure analyses, documented results and recommended corrective actions.

Mechanical Technician

Smithfield
Tar Heel
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.
  • Maintained accurate records of repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machines and equipment.
  • Weld/Fabricate
  • Rigging/ Heavy lifting of objects safely
  • Diagnosed mechanical/ electrical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
  • Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
  • Adjusted machine settings as needed to optimize production processes.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
  • Generated failure reports and corrective measures on incidents to decrease and prevent failures.

Fabrication Welder

R&E contracting
Lumberton
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
  • Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
  • Rigging/ lifting of heavy machines and equipment parts
  • Operation of heavy equipment and repair.
  • Grading and installation of piping/catch basins
  • Troubleshoot/ diagnose mechanical and electrical issues along with structural issues that present themselves.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
  • Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.

Education

High School Diploma -

WB
Dublin
05-2008

Skills

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting
  • Rigging/heavy lifting of objects
  • Operation of heavy equipment
  • Improvising on solutions to increase efficiency of operations/equipment
  • Multitasking Abilities and great capability's of working under pressure to reduce down time during production or eliminate downtime all together

Timeline

Mechanical Technician

Mountaire Farms
08.2024 - 05.2025

Mechanical Technician

Smithfield
01.2024 - 08.2024

Fabrication Welder

R&E contracting
01.2016 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

WB

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