Brandon Gordon
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Skilled in maintenance and repair, with a background in efficiently resolving issues ranging from minor repairs to complex system faults. Advanced knowledge of various tools, equipment, and techniques relevant to job success. Strengths include problem-solving, time management, and ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet operational goals. Complying with facility safety. Reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies and quick response to emergency repair needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo , Iowa
12.2022 - Current
- Assisting auto techs with tear down and set up of cut floor automated equipment. Assist auto techs in repairs on equipment to minimize downtime. Acting B&D tech, if one is absent.
- Adjust equipment to meet production standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Installed new hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and other mechanical systems.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
Contruction/Pipe Layer
Frickson Bros. Excavating
Evansdale , Iowa
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipes by shimming or packing material around them.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Linn-Mar High School
Marion, IA05-2014
Skills
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Blade changes
- Power and hand tool use
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Lighting Systems
- Understanding schematics
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Conveyor Systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting strength
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Safety awareness
- Pneumatic Systems
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Fresh Meats
12.2022 - Current
Contruction/Pipe Layer
Frickson Bros. Excavating
01.2016 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Linn-Mar High School
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