Howard Smith
Burlington
Summary
Experienced professional in industrial maintenance with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues, resulting in reduced downtime. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and optimizing equipment performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Publix Distribution Center
McLeansville
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
Performed troubleshooting for electrical and mechanical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
Conducted welding and fabrication to support equipment repairs and modifications.
Maintenance Technician
FedEx
Whitsett
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on automated conveyor equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Implemented sound analysis system for bearings across the plant.
Electric Vehicle Technician
Keolis North America
Greensboro
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the upkeep of the Proterra E2 Catalyst electric bus fleet. Perform scheduled PMs and major repairs when necessary.
Senior Mechanical Technician
GKN Driveline Alamance
Mebane
05.2015 - 06.2019
- Preventive and corrective maintenance on Okuma, Mazak, and Mori Seiki lathes, Yaskawa robots, WMS spline rollers and face & center machines, Tocco, and Inductoheat induction hardeners
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechatronics
Alamance Community College
Graham, NCSome College (No Degree) - Intro To PLC
Alamance Community College
Graham, NCSome College (No Degree) - PLC Applications
Alamance Community College
Graham, NCSome College (No Degree) - Robotics
Yaskawa Motoman Robotics
Miamisburg, OHSkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Welding and fabrication
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- US Navy veteran
- electrical troubleshooting
- CMMS
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Publix Distribution Center
06.2022 - 04.2025
Maintenance Technician
FedEx
06.2020 - 06.2022
Electric Vehicle Technician
Keolis North America
06.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Mechanical Technician
GKN Driveline Alamance
05.2015 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Mechatronics
Alamance Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Intro To PLC
Alamance Community College
Some College (No Degree) - PLC Applications
Alamance Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Robotics
Yaskawa Motoman Robotics
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