Andrew Shindler
Maintenance Technician
Bryan,OH
Summary
Determined Industrial Maintenance Technician with skills performing routine operation checks on work equipment and always exercising safety measures to limit injuries. Hardworking employee with years of carrying out oral and written instructions effectively and efficiently. Uses constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Allied Moulded Products
Bryan, Ohio
11.2025 - Current
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Sauder Woodworking Co.
Archbold, Ohio
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Janitorial Cleaner
Advance Cleaning Contractors
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Sanitized toilets, sinks, showers, kitchen surfaces and other high-traffic home fixtures.
- Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.
Production Welder
Bil-Jax Haulotte Group
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Created high-quality welds using.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
Production Welder
HR ON DEMAND, LLC
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Changed wire, gas tanks and tools to meet different production demands.
- Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
- Disassembled, corrected and reassembled defective components.
Production Welder
Bil-Jax Haulotte Group
05.2018 - 10.2018
Infantryman (11C)
United States Army
09.2008 - 08.2013
- Awarded for Valor in Combat.
- Combat Infantryman Badge.
- Expert Infantryman Badge.
- Parachutist Badge.
- Air Assault Badge.
Production Welder
Swanton Welding & Machine Co
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Created high-quality welds, fabricated to print.
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Tradesmen International LLC
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Safely and accurately measured, cut and bent conduit.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Education
One Year Certificate - Industrial Maintenance
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH 08.2021 - 12.2022
One Year Certificate - Industrial Electrician
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH 08.2019 - 12.2020
One Year Certificate - Criminal Justice
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL 08.2016 - 12.2017
One Year Certificate - Electrical Trades
Four County Career Center
Archbold, OH 08.2004 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Pike-Delta-York High School
Delta, OH 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Voltage meters
Motor control circuits
Pneumatic systems maintenance
Electrical systems maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Hydraulic systems repair
Welding techniques
Equipment maintenance
Lockout and tagout procedures
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Allied Moulded Products
11.2025 - Current
One Year Certificate - Industrial Maintenance
Northwest State Community College
08.2021 - 12.2022
Maintenance Technician
Sauder Woodworking Co.
01.2021 - 10.2025
Janitorial Cleaner
Advance Cleaning Contractors
06.2020 - 09.2020
One Year Certificate - Industrial Electrician
Northwest State Community College
08.2019 - 12.2020
Production Welder
Bil-Jax Haulotte Group
02.2019 - 08.2019
Production Welder
HR ON DEMAND, LLC
11.2018 - 02.2019
Production Welder
Bil-Jax Haulotte Group
05.2018 - 10.2018
One Year Certificate - Criminal Justice
College of Lake County
08.2016 - 12.2017
Infantryman (11C)
United States Army
09.2008 - 08.2013
Production Welder
Swanton Welding & Machine Co
01.2007 - 09.2008
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Tradesmen International LLC
09.2006 - 12.2006
One Year Certificate - Electrical Trades
Four County Career Center
08.2004 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Pike-Delta-York High School
08.2002 - 05.2006