J. T. Cavitt II
Fulton
Summary
General Maintenance Technician with strong skills in equipment maintenance and electrical troubleshooting. Demonstrated success in implementing preventive maintenance strategies that improve safety and operational efficiency. Experienced in collaborating with teams to achieve maintenance goals and enhance workplace productivity. Dedicated General Maintenance Technician with strong skills in equipment maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and plumbing repairs. Committed to ensuring safety inspections and preventive maintenance to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
Union City
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in routine inspections to identify maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Supported experienced technicians during repairs and installations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating hand tools and machinery.
- Documented maintenance tasks and reported issues to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance projects on schedule.
- Learned procedures for basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems using specialized diagnostic tools.
- Removed debris from work areas to keep them clean and safe.
- Inspected electrical wiring for safety hazards and repaired any faulty connections.
- Repaired plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and faucets.
- Conducted regular maintenance on HVAC systems, pumps, motors, piping, valves and other related systems.
- Performed daily inspections of tools and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Disassembled broken machines for repair or disposal.
- Performed minor welding repairs as needed.
- Operated forklifts, scissor lifts and other heavy equipment safely.
- Cleaned and lubricated moving parts on machinery to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Completed preventative maintenance tasks on schedule to avoid costly breakdowns.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding maintenance issues.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance
Fulton Independent High School
Fulton, KYSkills
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plumbing repairs
- Team collaboration
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety inspections
Certification
Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Certificate/ Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest; August 2nd, 2024
Timeline
General Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
07.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance
Fulton Independent High School