Brandon Bowman
Paw Paw,MI
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Crane Technician with a proven track record of building and installing new crane systems, ensuring OSHA compliance, and maintaining and repairing crane systems. Skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to safety protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
INDUSTRIAL CRANE TECHNICIAN
Star Crane and Hoist
05.2024 - Current
- Build and install new crane systems
- Do inspections on cranes and also make sure customers are compliant with OSHA
- Maintain and repair crane systems to minimize custom downtime
- Exhibited knowledge of load weight calculations to ensure safe operation of the crane
- Conducted electrical tests to diagnose malfunctions
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
JBS Beef Plant
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervise and coordinate activities of skilled trade workers engaged in maintaining and repairing equipment, structures, utility systems, building and grounds
- Ensure production equipment is maintained in a manner that meets or exceeds the organizations standard and ensuring minimal equipment downtime
- Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs and procedures
- Analyze and resolve work problems and assist employees in solving work problems
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions
- Scheduled and supervised the work of maintenance personnel
- Ensured that all repairs were completed in a timely manner while adhering to budget constraints
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined most cost-effective solutions for repair or replacement of parts
- Trained staff members on proper operation, care and maintenance of various types of machinery
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JBS Beef Plant
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Develop and execute planned maintenance programs for equipment within and supporting production areas
- Develop and train new technicians
- Ensuring compliance with governing agencies
- Helped manage parts inventory
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
DirecTV
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Northern Michigan Installations
- Installing and repairing satellite television/internet in residential and commercial environments
- Troubleshooting, upgrading and performing custom work
- Maintaining a high level of customer service, guiding and training customers on how to use services installed
- Stocking, tracking and maintaining inventory
- Vehicle maintenance, record keeping and training new technicians
- Northern Michigan Installations
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Dish Network
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: AEI Dish
- Installing and repairing satellite television for both residential and commercial
- Troubleshooting, upgrading and performing custom work
- Maintaining a high level of customer service, guiding and training customers on how to use services installed
- Stocking, tracking and maintaining inventory
- Vehicle maintenance, record keeping and training new technicians
- Assisted customers with installation, setup and training for new machines
- Disassembled machines in order to diagnose faults and replace defective components accordingly
- Utilized advanced technical skills to diagnose and resolve customer issues, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
- AEI Dish
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Walmart tire and lube express
07.2007 - 07.2013
- Completing oil changes, checking and topping off axles, transmissions and transfer cases
- Replacing batteries, rotating, balancing and replacing tires
- Fuel injection cleaning, checking and topping off fluids
- Greasing suspension parts, maintaining shop equipment, stocking shelves
- Assisting customers, taking inventory and training new technicians
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Paw Paw High School
Paw Paw, MI01.2007
AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR CERTIFICATE - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
Van Buren Tech Center
Lawrence, MI01.2007
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Resource Allocation
- Inventory Monitoring
- Work Ethic
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Attitude
- Safety Protocols
- Welding
- Hazmat Training
- Pneumatic Knowledge
- Hydraulic Knowledge
- Electrical Knowledge
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Facilities Maintenance
- Employee Performance Evaluation
Timeline
INDUSTRIAL CRANE TECHNICIAN
Star Crane and Hoist
05.2024 - Current
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
JBS Beef Plant
02.2022 - 05.2024
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JBS Beef Plant
02.2018 - 02.2022
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
DirecTV
08.2016 - 02.2018
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Dish Network
08.2013 - 08.2016
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Walmart tire and lube express
07.2007 - 07.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Paw Paw High School
AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR CERTIFICATE - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
Van Buren Tech Center
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