Brian Thompson
Dyer,IN
Summary
Adept Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Weldrite Services, showcasing expertise in HVAC systems and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Elevated equipment reliability by 30% through strategic maintenance scheduling and repairs. Renowned for mechanical expertise and a proactive approach in facility management, ensuring operational excellence and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician/ Assistant Plant Manager
Weldrite services
Bedfordpark, IL
06.2018 - 11.2024
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
Maintenance Technician
marietta custom products
Dolton, IL
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- performed change overs to various soap lines.
- maintained and troubleshot product lines to include loaders, sorters, conveyors, dispensers, cappers, labelers, inkjet coders, boxers, palletizers, and wrappers.
- maintained and repaired boiler systems and HVAC.
- maintained and repaired compressors.
Maintenance Technician
Midwest Pipe Coating
Schererville, IN
01.2007 - 07.2013
- the same as above with exceptions that this was a pipe and rebar coating plant.
- maintained and repaired loaders, drive motors and gear boxes, wheelabrators, large furnaces, induction heaters, powdercoat booths, coolers.
- mantained all buildings and grounds.
Education
machine repair
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- Plumbing
- HVAC system maintenance
- Painting
- Grounds upkeep
- Documentation
- Machine lubrication
- Equipment installation
- Fire alarm systems
- Lighting systems
- Flooring repair
- Mechanical expertise
- Facility management
- Air filtration
- Reporting and documentation
- Power tools proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Conveyor systems
- Air handlers
- Pneumatic systems
- Plumbing repair
- Equipment Repair
- Heat exchangers
- Ventilation systems
- Industrial equipment
- HVAC systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Air compressors
- Maintenance scheduling
Affiliations
- served in the US Army from 1981 to 1990 received an Honorable Discharge.
- have been an active member holding various positions at my local VFW from 1990 to present.
- I enjoy camping and the outdoors.
- Iam also member of a local motorcycle club and participate in many fund raisers and dedications.
Accomplishments
- was in Boyscouts as a young man and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.
Certification
- I am HVAC certified.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician/ Assistant Plant Manager
Weldrite services
06.2018 - 11.2024
Maintenance Technician
marietta custom products
08.2014 - 06.2018
Maintenance Technician
Midwest Pipe Coating
01.2007 - 07.2013
machine repair
Prairie State College
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