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James Robbins

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Summary

Results-driven Maintenance Manager with 27 years of experience leading maintenance operations in manufacturing and industrial environments. Skilled in preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, cost reduction, and team leadership. Proven track record of improving uptime, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Adapt to driving continuous improvement initiatives and developing skilled maintenance teams.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Yokohama Tire
Salem
01.2014 - Current
  • Supervises 45 employees per day.
  • Coordinated daily maintenance tasks and schedules to ensure efficient facility operations.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to maintain production uptime.
  • Maintained safety standards by adhering to protocols during all maintenance activities.
  • Documented maintenance activities and regularly reported findings to management.
  • Supervised technicians in repair and installation of machines according to specifications.
  • Scheduled maintenance for tools and equipment to support continuous production.
  • Collaborated with departments to effectively address facility-related concerns.
  • Trained new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for machinery.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.

Maintenance Supervisor

Grede LLC, Radford
Radford
2011 - 12.2013
  • 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for up to 10 employees.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting PLC system operation in various areas of the foundry and finishing departments.
  • Troubleshooting capabilities from 24 volts to 480 volts circuit.
  • PLC troubleshooting using PLC programs.
  • Fluent in RSLogix 5, 500, and 5000.
  • Experience with Rexroth drive top programming.
  • Electrical installation from the ground up.

Industrial Installation Foreman

Peachtree Industrial Electric
Peachtree City
2005 - 2011
  • Extensive experience in troubleshooting and repair of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Direct and train workers to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and equipment.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair while ensuring compliance to codes.
  • Ability to install grounding leads and total understanding of grounding principles.
  • Strong ability to read commercial blueprints and apply NEC through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to ascertain the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem in a timely manner while staying committed to safety.

Maintenance Technician

Hutchinson Sealing Systems
Wytheville
2004 - 2010
  • Welding experience: MIG, TIG, Stick, and Brazing.
  • Troubleshooting: electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and more.
  • Fabrication with limited materials.
  • Moderate experience with PLC systems and I/O Ladder Logic.
  • Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.

Electrician

Frank Blankenship Electric COntractors
Richlands
2003 - 2004
  • Experience with 3 phase power and 110-480 volt equiptment and services
  • Installation of electrical lights, heaters, receptacles, and panels
  • Experience with installation of Information Technology Equipment

Electrician Lead Hand

Kingsport Armature & Electric
Kingsport
2002 - 2003
  • Experience with 3-phase power and 110-480 volt equipment and services.
  • Installation of AC/DC motors and drivers.
  • Limited experience with practical logic control systems and I/O logic.

Service Department Manager

Whisky RIver Transportation
Rural Retreat
2002 - 2003
  • Conducted routine maintenance on fleet of tractors and trailers.
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed records on completed maintenance.

Aviation Maintenance Hydraulics

United States Navy
Norfolk
1998 - 2001
  • NAVEDTRA Qualifications
  • CV/CVN Hanger Deck Elevator/Ballistics Control Station Operator.
  • Conflagration Station Operator
  • Craftsman
  • Tube Bender

Education

High School Diploma -

Marion Senior High School
Marion, VA
01-1998

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Electrical systems repair
  • Hydraulic system diagnostics
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Team building
  • Employee training
  • Electrical systems
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Cost control
  • Work assignment delegation
  • Emergency response
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Employee performance assessment
  • Resource allocation
  • Leadership development
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Project management
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • HVAC systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Welding techniques
  • Team supervision
  • Job planning
  • Boiler operations
  • Work order processing
  • Staff management
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Energy management
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Heavy lifting
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Skilled maintenance and repair
  • Operational efficiency
  • Crisis management

Accomplishments

  • Award of Excellence in Vacancy COntrol 1995-1998 (3% or less)
  • Award of Excellence in Delinquency COntrol 1995-1998 (3% or less)
  • Petty Officer Indoctrinate Course
  • Navy Battle "E" Ribbon
  • Gold Anchor Award
  • Letter of Recognition, V-3 Air Boss

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Yokohama Tire
01.2014 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Grede LLC, Radford
2011 - 12.2013

Industrial Installation Foreman

Peachtree Industrial Electric
2005 - 2011

Maintenance Technician

Hutchinson Sealing Systems
2004 - 2010

Electrician

Frank Blankenship Electric COntractors
2003 - 2004

Electrician Lead Hand

Kingsport Armature & Electric
2002 - 2003

Service Department Manager

Whisky RIver Transportation
2002 - 2003

Aviation Maintenance Hydraulics

United States Navy
1998 - 2001

High School Diploma -

Marion Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Wytheville Community College

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