Robert Bradford
Mountain Home
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.
Hardworking maintenance technician brings expertise in installation, repair and maintenance of complex building systems. Well-versed in regulatory and organizational expectations governing performance over several years. Resourceful understanding of intricate inspections and process assessments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician/ Rendering
CS Beef Packers
Kuna
03.2025 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Conducted inspections to identify equipment issues and implement repairs.
- Collaborated with production teams to schedule maintenance without disrupting workflow.
- Utilized power tools and hand tools for equipment repairs and installations.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs completed.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to reduce unexpected breakdowns.
- 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.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- 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.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Installed new pumps, compressors and other mechanical systems.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Harvest Worker
CS Beef Packers
Kuna
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Operated machinery for efficient harvesting of beef products. To include but not limited to side puller, down puller and hot cutters
- Inspected livestock for quality and health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Skinning of beef to include: lipping, legging, dropping utters and bull skinning.
- Assisted in training new workers on best practices and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Worked long hours outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness of harvesting area throughout shift.
- Trained new hires on proper harvesting techniques as needed.
Supervisor
CS Beef Packers
Kuna
11.2017 - 10.2023
- Organized workflow tasks to prevent downtime and production gaps.
- Coordinated manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.
- Making sure that we follow the guidelines of usda on proper stunning of cattle and handling of livestock.
- Conducted employee evaluations and documented overall progress.
- Recommended employees for promotion and performed corrective actions to reduce misconduct.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths.
- Taught company procedures to new employees and increased progress by identifying areas of weakness.
- Inspected work environment for health and safety hazards and reported findings to manager.
- Trained employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Supervised daily operations in meat processing facility.
- Coordinated workflow to optimize production efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
- Provided guidance to team members during production shifts.
- Resolved operational issues promptly to maintain workflow continuity.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
College of Western Idaho
Boise, ID, USSkills
- Knocking
- Sticking
- Shackling
- Handling Livestock
- Loading And Unloading Of Livestock
- Lipping
- Taking Blood Samples
- Logging Livestock Information
- Department Organization
- Job Assignments
- Training And Development
- Strategic Planning
- Safe Work Methods
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Machine installation
- Mechanical repairs
- Workflow optimization
- Team coordination
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Maintenance scheduling
- Facility management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Parts replacement
- Power and hand tool use
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Heat exchangers
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Organizational growth
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician/ Rendering
CS Beef Packers
03.2025 - Current
Harvest Worker
CS Beef Packers
10.2023 - 03.2025
Supervisor
CS Beef Packers
11.2017 - 10.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
College of Western Idaho