Alexander B Tarpeh
Sioux Falls,SD
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Alexander B Tarpeh, LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
Mechine Operator II
Raven Industries Inc
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment, prolonging its lifespan and reducing the need for costly repairs.
Technician/Finisher
Rosenbauer America LLC
Lyons. SD
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
Assembly Technician
SpartanERV Motor
Brandon, SD
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity.
- Reassembled and adjusted components to meet required specifications.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors regarding potential issues or concerns impacting the efficiency of assembly processes.
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail during assembly processes.
- Inspected parts and assemblies before shipment to customers to verify accuracy.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Lean Manufacturing principles within the workspace.
- Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by maintaining a focused and efficient work approach.
- Ensured workplace safety, adhering to company guidelines and OSHA standards at all times.
- Expedited order fulfillment through effective prioritization of tasks and time management skills.
- Executed regular tests and inspection procedures to assemble products according to specifications.
- Inspected all work for quality and compliance with design standards.
- Reduced production downtime by performing regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new technologies, quickly becoming proficient in the use of advanced manufacturing equipment as needed.
Maintenance Associate
Walmart Supermart
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing of materials and effective management of suppliers.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various renovation projects through skilled problem-solving and hands-on expertise.
- Maximized asset utilization by effectively managing the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Ensured optimal functionality of HVAC systems with routine inspections, cleaning filters, calibrating controls, and adjusting thermostats as needed.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting tools and equipment, promptly addressing potential hazards.
Apprentice Electrician
Muth Electric Inc
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project''s duration.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various commercial and residential projects by providing reliable support to journeyman electricians.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Installed conduit systems effectively for better wire protection, contributing to overall system longevity and reliability.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Electricity
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SDDiploma - Electronics Technology
WVS Tubman Vocational & Technical School
Sioux Falls, SD08.1995
Diploma/ Certificate - General Education
Nathan E. Gibson High School
Monrovia, Liberia12.1989
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Hand Tools Expertise
- Apartment Maintenance
- Industrial Equipment
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Electrical Panels
- Door hardware
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Service-oriented mindset
- Lighting Systems
- Machine lubrication
- Commercial construction experience
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Documentation
- Pneumatic Systems
- Control Circuits
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Wiring Installation and Repair
- Decision-Making
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Assembly
- Safety Procedures
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Heavy Lifting
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Lighting fixture maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Pressure Washing
Certification
Electronics Technology
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Alexander B Tarpeh, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Mechine Operator II
Raven Industries Inc
07.2019 - 10.2023
Technician/Finisher
Rosenbauer America LLC
06.2018 - 07.2019
Assembly Technician
SpartanERV Motor
10.2016 - 04.2017
Apprentice Electrician
Muth Electric Inc
08.2014 - 03.2015
Maintenance Associate
Walmart Supermart
03.2014 - 10.2015
Associate Of Applied Science - Electricity
Presentation College
Diploma - Electronics Technology
WVS Tubman Vocational & Technical School
Diploma/ Certificate - General Education
Nathan E. Gibson High School
Electronics Technology