Anthony Hess
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Dependable worker in a team or solo setting. Takes initiative and utilizes organizational skills. Open to learning new skills and focused on making myself a valuable employee. Completed Associates Degree at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Industrial Mechanics (now called Mechatronics Specialist); a degree that included learning how to weld, troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electric powered systems, PLC programming, and plumbing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Refurbisher
Performance Foodservice
La Crosse, WI
05.2024 - Current
- Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate beverage machines (120-240V).
- Replaced necessary parts and components to restore machine to like new quality.
- Programmed machines to factory settings and standards.
Small Business Owner
Hess Industrial Mechanics
La Crosse, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Sole owner and operator of Hess Industrial Mechanics.
- Operated exclusively at Coulee Region Business Center where I performed building maintenance tasks.
- Maintained and confirmed proper operation of HVAC systems and natural gas stoves and ovens.
- Groundskeeping: snow removal and salting, lawn care, and gutter cleaning.
- Electrical: replaced lights and ceiling fans.
- Building; replaced drywall, patched holes in siding and floor, painting, and deep cleaning projects.
- Plumbing: replaced and repaired toilets and urinals.
- Repaired and operated floor scrubber.
Bevage/ Chemical Technician
Performance Foodservice
La Crosse, Wisconsin
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed field repairs, installations, and removals on commercial kitchen equipment including bevage machines and dishwashers.
- Maintained machines to meet Health Department standards.
- Adhered to an on-call weekend rotation to respond to emergencies.
Maintenance and Production
Select Trusses and Lumber, INC.
West Salem, Wisconsin
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Custom metal fabrication and construction.
- Preformed mig welding.
- Residential construction machinery troubleshooting and repair.
Maintenance, Safety, and Polisher
Allied Dies
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Extrusion die polishing and restoration (6 months).
- Hosted monthly safety committee meetings as well as hoist, hazard communication, lock out tag out, fire safety, and forklift trainings.
- Assisted in CNC lathe, CNC mill, and manual lathe installation, leveling, and removal.
- Created and adhered to a weekly, biweekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance schedule on mills, lathes, chillers, and air compressors.
- Performed repairs on mills, lathes, hoists, and air compressor.
- Performed building maintenance (plumbing, electrical, and cosmetic).
Shipping and Receiving
Johnson Litho Graphics
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Forklift and roll truck operation for trailer loading and stock organization.
- Completed deliveries.
- Performed snow removal.
- Performed custodial work.
Merchandiser
Pepsi Gillette
La Crosse, Wisconsin
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Stocked shelves and coolers with Pepsi products and rotated stock.
- Built products displays in multiple stores in the La Crosse county.
Deli Manager and Meat Department Associate
Gordy's County Market
, WI
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Meat cutting, processing, and wrapping.
- Prepared various deli foods and cooked various meals.
- Ensured that food was stored and displayed at proper tempatures and for proper durations in accordance with the Health Department.
- Created schedule for Deli Employees.
Delivery Driver
Marco's Pizza
La Crosse
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Took, prepared, and delivered customer orders.
Produce Department Associate
Gordy's County Market
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Stocked shelves with produce.
- Built produce displays.
- Rotated produce stock.
Resident Care Assistant
Eagle Crest South
La Crosse, Wisconsin
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisted elderly residents with routine daily activities and cares.
- Distrubted medications.
- Documented daily health assessments of residents.
Program Assistant
Chileda Institute
La Crosse
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Aided residents with cognitive and physical disabilities with daily activities.
- Assisted with schoolwork and household chores.
- Charted daily reports for each resident regarding behavior, diet, and medication.
Material Handler
B&B Electric
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Installed security systems in elementary schools.
- Stocked jobsites with required materials.
Custodian
St. Mary's Church
Altoona, Wisconsin
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Performed cleaning tasks in school, cafeteria, church, community center, and restrooms.
- Set up and took down community center events.
- Building maintenance such as; painting, drywall, floor waxing, and tiling.
Education
Associate's Degree - Industrial Mechanics
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05-2020
High School Diploma -
McDonell High School
Chippewa Falls, WI05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WISkills
- Plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical repair experience
- Practiced in machine and building preventative maintenance
- Well versed in routine documentation and organization
- Some managerial experience and travel service experience
Timeline
Refurbisher
Performance Foodservice
05.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
Hess Industrial Mechanics
08.2022 - Current
Bevage/ Chemical Technician
Performance Foodservice
08.2022 - 05.2024
Maintenance and Production
Select Trusses and Lumber, INC.
05.2022 - 07.2022
Maintenance, Safety, and Polisher
Allied Dies
04.2018 - 05.2022
Shipping and Receiving
Johnson Litho Graphics
09.2017 - 04.2018
Merchandiser
Pepsi Gillette
01.2017 - 09.2017
Delivery Driver
Marco's Pizza
09.2016 - 01.2017
Deli Manager and Meat Department Associate
Gordy's County Market
08.2016 - 05.2017
Produce Department Associate
Gordy's County Market
04.2016 - 08.2016
Resident Care Assistant
Eagle Crest South
11.2015 - 03.2016
Program Assistant
Chileda Institute
03.2015 - 10.2015
Material Handler
B&B Electric
06.2014 - 09.2014
Custodian
St. Mary's Church
06.2011 - 02.2014
Associate's Degree - Industrial Mechanics
Chippewa Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
McDonell High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Viterbo University