LEVI OBERLIES
Charleston
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Maintenance Worker with a proven track record in maintaining and repairing various facilities and equipment. Proficient in performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs efficiently. Skilled in a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Simmons Foods
Fort Smith
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to implement preventive maintenance schedules.
- Utilized power tools and machinery for maintenance tasks and repairs.
- Inspected facilities for safety compliance and identified areas for improvement.
- Assisted in training new technicians on maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests from production staff.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
Automation Technician
OK Foods
Van Buren
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated automated machinery for efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to minimize downtime during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Monitored production lines for compliance with quality standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on automated systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with automated systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Repaired malfunctioning motors, valves, actuators, and pumps as needed.
Industrial Control System Administrator
Simmons Prepared Foods
Van Buren
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained inventory of hardware assets including servers, laptops, desktops.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors for resolution of incidents or provisioning services.
- Implemented new technologies that improved overall operational efficiencies within the department.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Managed server maintenance and updates for critical systems.
- Provided technical support to employees across various departments.
- Documented system processes and procedures for user reference.
- Troubleshot hardware issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Maintenance Supervisor
Simmons Prepared Foods
Van Buren
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Implemented new technologies that improved overall operational efficiencies within the department.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated labor costs and materials needed.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure equipment functionality and safety standards.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for facility machinery and systems.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify repair needs and safety hazards.
- Trained staff on proper maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with vendors for parts procurement and equipment repairs.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance maintenance operations.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies for maintenance tasks.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
Industrial Electrician
Simmons Prepared Foods
Van Buren
05.2008 - 05.2020
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested electrical systems and components such as motors, switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, generators.
- Programmed PLCs for various applications including HVAC systems, conveyor belts, pumps and other automated machinery.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers and crimpers to complete repairs or installations.
- Conducted safety inspections of all electrical systems in order to detect potential problems before they occur.
- Installed and maintained electrical equipment in accordance with industry standards.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the correct wiring of industrial machinery.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent assistance with their electrical system issues.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers in order to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Repaired faulty wiring in existing buildings according to local codes and regulations.
- Replaced defective parts such as fuses or circuit breakers when necessary.
- Troubleshot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
- Installed electrical systems in processing and packaging equipment.
- Conducted regular maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and implemented effective repairs swiftly.
- Collaborated with production teams to minimize downtime during shifts.
- Inspected wiring and circuitry for safety compliance and functionality.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Developed troubleshooting procedures for common electrical problems.
- Maintained inventory of electrical supplies and ordered replacements as needed.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Placed conduit inside designated partitions, walls or other concealed areas.
- Interpreted diagrams and drawings to install conduit runs for new construction projects.
Education
West Valley High
Hemet, CASkills
- New program installations
- Technical solution development
- Performance Testing
- Windows 95/98/2000/XP/XP Pro/NT
- Diagnosing issues
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Electrical systems repair
- Power tools operation
- Workflow optimization
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Technical support
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Motor controls
- Safety-oriented mindset
Industrial maintenance electrical license
Current industrial maintenance license
Several certificates
- Industrial electricity
- Industrial motors
- Plc fundamentals
- Setup reduction
- Current OSHA 30 CARD
- PFLE training (people first leadership experience)
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Simmons Foods
03.2025 - Current
Automation Technician
OK Foods
08.2024 - 03.2025
Industrial Control System Administrator
Simmons Prepared Foods
08.2022 - 08.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Simmons Prepared Foods
05.2020 - 08.2022
Industrial Electrician
Simmons Prepared Foods
05.2008 - 05.2020
West Valley High