Paul Ashbery
Madisonville
Summary
Accomplished Industrial Maintenance Technician with 3+ years of experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, including presses, robots, and electrical circuits. Proficient in PLC functions, fanuc programming, and preventative maintenance. Possesses a strong foundation in mechanical knowledge and electrical experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Grupo Antolín
Hopkinsville
11.2024 - Current
- Preformed general maintenance on various types of machinery, altered robot programs which use high pressure water to produce headliners for various automotive companies.
- Preformed preventive maintenance on various machinery, presses and other equipment.
- Insured all products meet or exceed industry standards.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
- Repaired or replaced various types of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders.
- Worked on both high and low voltage circuits.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues promptly.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
Maintenance Technician
Metalsa
Hopkinsville
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Duties included overseeing one 3000 ton jier press, four fanuc robots and two 2500 ton jier presses.
- Duties also consisted of overseeing the PLC functions for the 3 presses, setting up and altering the fanuc programs for the robots.
- Installing and repairing electric, hydraulic and pneumatic motors and pumps, troubleshooting and repairing 480V electrical circuits.
- Duties also included preventative maintenance on all 3 presses as well as several other small manual presses.
- Performed quality checks and adjusted each press accordingly throughout my shift to insure all products produced met blueprint standards.
Maintenance Assistant
Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Hopkinsville
04.2013 - 03.2021
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks on a regular basis to minimize equipment downtime.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from various departments, addressing issues efficiently.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing problems to identify root causes.
- Supported the implementation of safety protocols by conducting regular inspections and reporting any hazards or violations.
- Operated hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment safely and effectively during repair work.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed for future reference.
- Followed established procedures for handling hazardous materials safely during disposal processes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to facility maintenance operations.
- Conducted routine inspections of building systems (HVAC, plumbing) to identify potential issues before they escalate.
- Coordinated with external contractors when additional expertise was required for complex repairs.
CNC Machine Operator
White Drive Products
Hopkinsville
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Produced motor housings for zero turn mowers.
- Preformed quality checks as to insure the finished part met quality standards.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for hydraulic systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining tasks.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
Production Welder
Dana
Hopkinsville
03.1999 - 07.2007
- My duties included welding body mount brackets to GM van frames.
- I also preformed quality checks on specified frames to insure the finished product met quality standards set by my employer.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY 05.2021 - 12/2023
High School Diploma Or GED -
Christian County High School
Hopkinsville, KY 01.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
- Scissor lift
- OSHA
- Press operation
- 5S
- Low Voltage
- ISO 14001
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Stick welding
- Electrical schematics reading
- Tool & die
- Lifts and hoists
- Pneumatic systems
- TIG welding
- Hydraulic repair
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Welding
- CNC Lathe
- Crane
- Ladder logic (LD)
- Robotics
- Mechanical systems repair
- Implementing lean manufacturing processes
- Bore gauges
- High voltage (5 years)
- Ammeter
- Stamping press
- Gas metal arc welding
- Facilities Maintenance
- Manufacturing maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Plasma Cutting
- Fabrication
- PLC programming
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Conveyor systems mechanical work
- CMMS
- Brazing
- Machine maintenance
- Schematics
- CNC milling machine
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- CNC machining
- Overhead cranes
- Voltmeter
- Robotic welding (5 years)
- Residential building maintenance experience
- Confined space entry safety procedures
- Specialized industrial tools
- Industrial equipment repair (5 years)
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) system installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Robot programming
- CNC programming
- Forklift
- MIG welding (7 years)
- Preventative maintenance
- Industrial equipment adjustment
- Ohmmeter
- Lean manufacturing
Certification
- Forklift
- Driver's License
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Grupo Antolín
11.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Metalsa
08.2021 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Hopkinsville Community College
05.2021 - 12/2023
Maintenance Assistant
Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2013 - 03.2021
CNC Machine Operator
White Drive Products
08.2007 - 12.2012
Production Welder
Dana
03.1999 - 07.2007
High School Diploma Or GED -
Christian County High School
01.1994 - 05.1998