Bret Logemann
Marion,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working/ managing commercial and industrial projects ensuring they come in on time and under budget.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenace Mechanic
ADM and Cargill
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2020 - 08.2026
- Fabricated sheet metal ductwork for Prull Mechanical HVAC installations.
- Installed duct sections, fittings, and hangers on Prull Mechanical job sites.
- Measured, cut, and bent metal using shears, brakes, and roll-forming tools.
- Inspected mechanical equipment and identified worn parts, leaks, and safety hazards.
- Repaired motors, pumps, conveyors, and production machinery across employer facilities.
- Performed preventive maintenance using work orders, schedules, and inspection checklists.
- Replaced belts, bearings, seals, and hoses during routine equipment service.
- Troubleshot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to restore equipment function.
- Lubricated machinery and adjusted components to support safe daily operation.
- Documented maintenance work and communicated repair needs with operations teams.
- Followed employer safety procedures while maintaining tools, parts, and shop areas.
- Repaired and replaced worn or defective mechanical parts to ensure equipment functionality.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Sheetmetal Worker
Prull Mechanical
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Measure for tie in fittings
- Fabricated sheet metal ductwork for Prull Mechanical HVAC installations.
- Installed duct sections, fittings, and hangers on Prull Mechanical job sites.
- Measured, cut, and bent metal using shears, brakes, and roll-forming tools.
- Read blueprints and layouts for Prull Mechanical mechanical system assemblies.
- Sealed seams and joints to support airtight ductwork connections.
- Inspected finished metal parts for fit, alignment, and quality.
- Maintained clean work areas and organized tools at Prull Mechanical sites.
- Followed safety procedures while handling sharp materials and power equipment.
- Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Operated machinery such as shears, brakes, presses, punches, notchers and forming machines to shape sheet metal parts.
- Worked with a variety of metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper and brass.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
- Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Welded, soldered, bolted, riveted, screwed, clipped, caulked, or bonded component parts to assemble products.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference lines on material, using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers.
Sheetmetal Foreman/Worker
Universal Cli.ate Control
Coralville, Iowa
09.2002 - 09.2017
- Supervised Universal Climate Control sheet metal crew on daily HVAC installations.
- Planned sheet metal layout, sequencing, and task assignments for field crews.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and specifications for duct fabrication and installation.
- Coordinated daily workflow for heating, ventilation, and cooling projects.
- Assigned tasks to technicians based on site demands and crew strengths.
- Inspected ductwork, equipment, and controls for quality and safety compliance.
- Communicated project needs with clients, vendors, and field technicians.
- Resolved site issues affecting Universal Climate Control service schedules.
- Enforced safety practices during equipment handling and system installation.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
Education
Journeyman - JOURNEYMAN
Local 263 Sheetmetal Workers Apprenticeship
Cedar Rapids, IA 09.2002 - 09.2006
Marion High School
Marion, IASkills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Sheet metal fabrication
- HVAC installation
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Equipment inspection
- Parts replacement
- Blueprints reading
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
- Time management
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Industrial machinery
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Conveyor systems
- Machine installation
- HVAC system maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- MIG welding
Timeline
Maintenace Mechanic
ADM and Cargill
12.2020 - 08.2026
Sheetmetal Worker
Prull Mechanical
11.2017 - 10.2020
Sheetmetal Foreman/Worker
Universal Cli.ate Control
09.2002 - 09.2017
Journeyman - JOURNEYMAN
Local 263 Sheetmetal Workers Apprenticeship
09.2002 - 09.2006
Marion High School