Stephen Decker
Mason City,IA
Summary
Hardworking Mechanic bringing 10+ 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. Well organized with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Work well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Cargill
Mason City, IA
05.2011 - Current
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
Student
NIACC
Mason City, IA
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Enrolled in Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology
- Studied Hydraulics, Electronics, PLC's and Motor Controls
- Member PHI THETA KAPPA honor society
- Graduated 3.86 GPA
Job Site Manager
Translink Inc
Manly, IA
11.2008 - 08.2009
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Provided general office administration, correspondence, filing and spreadsheet development.
- Scheduled vendor and service companies for various types of operations.
Quality Control Technician/ Plant Manager
Andrews Prestressed Concrete
Clear Lake, IA
12.2005 - 11.2008
- 03Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Provided training to over 30 team members in 5 years
Quality Control Technician
IMI Cornelius
Mason City, IA
08.1988 - 11.2005
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology
NIACC
Mason City, IA05.2012
Skills
- Repair Work Planning
- Control Precision
- Relationship Building
- Piping Systems Maintenance
- Clear Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Mechanical Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Cargill
05.2011 - Current
Student
NIACC
08.2009 - 05.2012
Job Site Manager
Translink Inc
11.2008 - 08.2009
Quality Control Technician/ Plant Manager
Andrews Prestressed Concrete
12.2005 - 11.2008
Quality Control Technician
IMI Cornelius
08.1988 - 11.2005
Associate of Science - Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology
NIACC
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