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Derek Roberts

Hampton

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive experience skilled in equipment maintenance and parts replacement. Proven ability to lead crews and ensure safety compliance as a General Foreman. Expertise in welding techniques and structural fabrication, coupled with strong problem-solving skills, drives successful project outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Peer mechanical
Waco
07.2025 - Current
  • Performed N8 machinery annul rebuild
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.

General Foreman

Local 28 ironworkers union
Richmond
06.2022 - 03.2025
  • Maintenance technician for 3 years in dairy industry
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily operations including time cards, production data logs.
  • Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
  • Supervised daily operations of ironworking projects and ensured compliance with safety standards.

Union Ironworker

Local 79 iron workers union
Norfolk
08.2014 - 06.2022
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
  • Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
  • Operated rigging equipment to lift and position heavy materials safely on-site.
  • Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for commercial construction projects.

Education

GED -

Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA
06-2014

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Parts replacement
  • Crew management
  • Steel fabrication
  • Attention to detail
  • Field maintenance
  • Hand and power tools
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Problem-solving
  • Troubleshooting strength
  • Welding techniques
  • Torch cutting
  • Structural fabrication
  • MIG welding
  • Plasma cutting
  • Stick welding

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Peer mechanical
07.2025 - Current

General Foreman

Local 28 ironworkers union
06.2022 - 03.2025

Union Ironworker

Local 79 iron workers union
08.2014 - 06.2022

GED -

Thomas Nelson Community College
Derek Roberts