BRIAN HOMAN
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Milbank,SD
13
years of professional experience
Maintenance Technician with 13+ years maintaining heavy equipment and farm systems, including welding repairs and mobile service work. Applies mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulic and electrical diagnostics, and equipment fabrication to reduce downtime and extend asset life. Seeks to support a hands-on maintenance team and improve operational reliability.
Work History
Maintenance Technician
3 Months- Diagnosed mechanical issues swiftly, reducing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex system failures effectively.
RANCH HAND
2 Years 3 Months- Monitoring cattle health
- Assisted in AI embryo processing
- Coordinated shipping and receiving of cattle to ensure timely transfers and maintain herd quality
- Monitored cattle health to identify issues early and maintain overall herd wellness
- Haying, feeding, payloader, excavator, planting, cattle pot, side dump, combine, double hay trailer.
- Equipment operation
- Performed equipment and welding repairs, and conducted fencing to ensure operational readiness and safety
OWNER
2 Years 1 Month- Welding repair and fabrication.
- Mobile welding, service truck equipped with crane.
- Executed custom projects including staircases, silage sides, oil tanks, flat beds.
- Managed invoicing processes and collected payments from clients.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through effective communication.
- Ordered and maintained steel inventory to support seamless project execution.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (MAINTENANCE TECH)
5 Years- Repaired conveyor motors by replacing bearings and realigning shafts, to keep plant online.
- Repaired conveyor motors by replacing bearings and realigning shafts, ensuring continuous plant operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on pneumatic systems, increasing equipment availability between repairs.
- Conducted boiler tube repairs to maintain optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Boiler tube repair
- Operating the overhead cranes throughout out the plant. Turning lathe, end mill and welding equipment
- Performed tasks in extreme temperatures to support continuous operations and maintain safety.
- Executed special plant projects independently and collaboratively, adhering to shutdown schedules and safety standards.
MAINTENANCE TECH
1 Year 8 Months- Maintenance tech, stainless steel welding, preventative maintenance, anhydrous ammonia system.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, swiftly implementing repairs to restore equipment performance.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Graduated top of my class
Skills
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Time Management
Machinery Maintenance
Hydraulic Systems
Pneumatic Systems
Electrical Troubleshooting
Welding techniques
Preventive Maintenance
Building maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
RANCH HAND
Edgar Bros
03.2024 - 06.2026Read More
OWNER
Homan Metal Fab
02.2022 - 03.2024Read More
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (MAINTENANCE TECH)
Ottertail Power Company
02.2017 - 02.2022Read More
MAINTENANCE TECH
Valley Queen Cheese
02.2014 - 10.2015Read More
Lake Area Technical College
ASSOCIATES DEGREE from WELDING TECHNOLOGY
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Personal Information
Title: Maintenance Technician