Lyle Taffar
Springfield
Summary
As a hardworking industrial maintenance technician, I bring over 4 years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Additional experience in team leadership, work delegation, and coordination with upper management to uphold company expectations and standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Lead Maintenance Technician
Buckhorn Plastics
10.2024 - Current
- As shift lead, my primary responsibility is to ensure that the shift operations are headed in the right direction
- Stay in close contact with maintenance manager about specific tasks that are expected to be completed.
- Touch base with day shift technicians pass-down to follow-up with whatever tasks haven't been completed.
- Make executive decisions without supervision on a priority level basis as outlined in daily e-mail.
- Ensure that appropriate safety training is completed on time.
- Record and verify hours spent on each task via CMMS software.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Buckhorn Plastics
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Larger scale fabrication and repairs using stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel by way of lathe, TIG, MIG, and stick welding, and a various assortment of other fabrication related tooling
- Larger scale electrical, PLC, VFD, and temperature controlling operations
- Fanuc robot operating and troubleshooting
Shift Lead Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods Incorporated
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Delegated work as dictated by priority level
- Ensured crew is current with monthly safety trainings
- Coordinated work orders and hot works permits for myself and my team, recorded on SAP for downtime, pass-down to other crews, and distribution to parts room attendants for usage and ordering
- Received orders from upper management for weekend projects and appropriate preventative measures to complete while production wasn't running.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Tysons Chicken
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Installed and repaired basic mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and process control systems
- Adhered to safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations to coincide with OSHA and USDA guidelines
- Diagnosed electrical, mechanical, and plumbing problems to apply corrective action for operational efficiency
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures
- Stainless steel fabrication and repair by way of TIG welding and reading schematics.
- Diagnose 24VDC, 240VAC, and 480VAC electrical systems in a safe and timely manner.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Wabash Wood Products
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services
- Designed, fabricated, and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment
- Installed additional machinery and equipment according to blueprints and layout plans
- Performed preventative maintenance involved with large chain and belt driven operations that took place out side
- Firm concentration on rubber belts, very large chains, pneumatics, and structural repairs
Glue Line Operator
Wabash Wood Products
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Glue line operators are tasked with not only being in charge of the cooking press, a very large microwave oven, but also in charge of the coordinating a small team to safely and effectively meet demands
- Defects are removed and preventive measures are taken, while also adhering to production standards for footage produced each hour
Assistant Store Manager
Town and Country Mart
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automation And Robotics
Ozark Technical College
Springfield, MO05-2027
Certificate of Achievement - Mechatronics
Ozark Technical College
Springfield, MO05-2026
Certificate of Profiency - Collision Repair Technologies
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR05.2018
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- TIG, MIG, and stick welding
- Work delegation
Certification
- Fluke Course for Safe Electrical Measurements
- Basic Motor Wiring and Ladder Logic
- CPR and Naloxone Certified
- OSHA 10
Hobbies
On my time off, I have several projects I carry out at home, either on the building itself, or with my 1985 Nissan 300ZX and 2013 Honda Civic. I also try to devote ample time with my son, my fiance, and her boys.
Timeline
Shift Lead Maintenance Technician
Buckhorn Plastics
10.2024 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Buckhorn Plastics
03.2023 - 10.2024
Shift Lead Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods Incorporated
10.2022 - 03.2023
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Tysons Chicken
12.2021 - 10.2022
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Wabash Wood Products
03.2021 - 12.2021
Glue Line Operator
Wabash Wood Products
08.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Town and Country Mart
09.2014 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Automation And Robotics
Ozark Technical College
Certificate of Achievement - Mechatronics
Ozark Technical College
Certificate of Profiency - Collision Repair Technologies
North Arkansas College
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