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Andrew Eckler

Plattsburgh,NY

Summary

Journeyman technician with 17 years of service in the manufacturing industry. 11 years experience as a molding technician using my broad range of skills in the tool room to fabricate, modify, prove out, and document tooling specifications and tolerances. Skilled use of lathes, mills, precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Excellent communication and mathematical competency. Long record of contributing to a safe work environment and driving the principles of 5S.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Schluter- Systems
Plattsburgh, NY
07.2022 - Current
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify potential problems or areas of improvement.
  • Replaced worn parts and lubricated moving components to ensure proper operation.
  • Identified safety hazards in the work environment and took appropriate corrective action.
  • Provided technical guidance and training to less experienced technicians on proper repair techniques.

Machinist /Injection Molding Technician

Mold Rite plastics
Plattsburgh, NY
07.2011 - 04.2023
  • Daily use of tool room equipment to include lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, overhead hoists
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
  • Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
  • Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
  • Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  • Long time member of the Safety Committee and active in 5S
  • Certified CPR and member of the emergency response team

Machinery Repairman 3rd Class

United States Navy
Chicago, IL
08.1997 - 08.2001
  • Aboard the Auxiliary Surface Ship USS Frank Cable I provided tool room support to my command and the 7th fleet in the Pacific Ocean. Trained as a machinist I honed my classroom skills in real world applications. This experience served as the foundation upon which my technical career has been built.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY
12.2008

Machinist

Machinery Repairman A School
Great Lakes, IL
12.1997

Skills

  • Use of precision measuring instruments including verniers, micrometers,dial indicators and surface gauges to prove out parts according to schematic specifications Blue print reading
  • Use of lathes, mills, surface grinders and other tool room equipment to fabricate, modify and repair components
  • Strong commitment to always produce a quality end product
  • Preventive Maintenance tasks including cleaning, lubrication and replacement of wear parts according to work instructions
  • Strong communication skills and excellent mathematical ability
  • Use of applicable software to document procedures, create work orders and inventory mold tooling and components
  • Certified Class V Powered Industrial Truck
  • Certified First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Journeyman technician with the communication skills and temperament to mentor and train operators and junior technicians

Timeline

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Schluter- Systems
07.2022 - Current

Machinist /Injection Molding Technician

Mold Rite plastics
07.2011 - 04.2023

Machinery Repairman 3rd Class

United States Navy
08.1997 - 08.2001

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Clinton Community College

Machinist

Machinery Repairman A School

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