Andrew Berry
Oelwein,IA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Nestlé
Waverly, Iowa
02.2023 - Current
- Performed routine inspections of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and completed repairs on production equipment promptly.
- Utilized tools such as wrenches, drills, and multimeters for maintenance tasks effectively.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to management regularly.
- Trained new technicians on maintenance procedures and safety practices efficiently.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- 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.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- 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.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Supervisor
Surface Solutions
Waterloo, IA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
Fabricator
Deadline Fabrications
Springfield, OR
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Operated, calibrated and performed preventative maintenance on fabrication machines.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
Shop Attendant
Surface Solutions
Waterloo, IA
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
Education
GED -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA01.2008
Skills
- Processes and Procedures
- Program Evaluation
- Content Management Expertise
- Experience in Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Maintenance & Repair
- Training & Development
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Tool operation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Equipment Repair
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Nestlé
02.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Surface Solutions
01.2022 - 02.2023
Fabricator
Deadline Fabrications
04.2018 - 12.2021
Shop Attendant
Surface Solutions
09.2014 - 04.2018
GED -
Hawkeye Community College