Eric Altenbach
Hope Mills
Summary
Dedicated Multi-Craft Technician skilled in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair with a reputation build on work ethic, integrity and respect. Recognized for attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards while improving equipment performance and reducing costs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Smithfield Foods, Inc
Tar Heel, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Attended Wayne Community College, provided by Smithfield, maintaining good attendance and a 4.0GPA toward an AAS in Industrial Systems Technology.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for accurate record-keeping.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical breakdowns in a timely manner during fast-paced production operations.
- Repaired, modified, designed, fabricated and installed devices/structures to improve the production process and worker safety using GTAW and SMAW processes.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical and electronic failures in voltages ranging from 5-480V, A/C and DC using a multimeter, electrical wiring diagrams.
- Collaborated with production leadership to maintain an optimally efficient process and reduce/eliminate downtime and safety hazards on a daily basis.
- Performed repairs, preventative maintenance and calibration of Fanuc 6-axis robotic arms and their work cells, safeties, interlock systems.
- Followed the 5S system for optimal cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas.
- Trained new hires and junior technicians on maintenance and safety procedures.
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Smithfield Foods, Inc
Smithfield, VA
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Began 4-year apprenticeship program provided by Smithfield which involved on-the-job training as well as schooling to help train the future generation of multi-skilled maintenance and engineering professionals.
- Worked very closely under seasoned technicians and electricians to establish experience and knowledge in maintaining industrial processes.
- Became an independent technician capable of maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing various industrial machinery including FlexVac 618s, Hoegger presses, Multi-Vac and Stack Pack machines, Cashin Edge slicing machines, auger systems, dicing systems and more.
Education
Festo Applied Fluid Power -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCAssociate of Applied Science - Industrial Automation
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro05-2027
NC3 Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Hydraulics - Industrial Automation
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCNC3 Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Pneumatics -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCNC3 Fundamentals of Industry 4.0 -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCNC3 Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen-Bradley -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCNC3 Applied PLCs - Allen-Bradley -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCNC3 Fundamentals of Robotics -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCHigh School Diploma -
Homeschool
PortsmouthSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting and Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair
- Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair
- Electrical Wiring
- PLC Troubleshooting and Repair
- PLC programming
- GTAW and SMAW welding
- Fabrication
- Robotics Troubleshooting and Repair
- Robotics Programming
- Machining
- Milling
Timeline
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Smithfield Foods, Inc
05.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Smithfield Foods, Inc
12.2021 - 04.2022
Festo Applied Fluid Power -
Wayne Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Automation
Wayne Community College
NC3 Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Hydraulics - Industrial Automation
Wayne Community College
NC3 Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Pneumatics -
Wayne Community College
NC3 Fundamentals of Industry 4.0 -
Wayne Community College
NC3 Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen-Bradley -
Wayne Community College
NC3 Applied PLCs - Allen-Bradley -
Wayne Community College
NC3 Fundamentals of Robotics -
Wayne Community College
High School Diploma -
Homeschool