Hard worker eager to assume responsibilities and leadership role and learn new skills required for the Senior Controls Engineer in Pleasant Hill, IA. Upon graduation and recent experience at Pella Corporation, I have developed PLC programming and troubleshooting skills along with attaining a Cass B Electrical License and a Continuous Improvement certification. Determined to grow and continue learning and gaining new knowledge.
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Brody Karr
Sioux Center,IA
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pella Corporation
Maintenance Technician III
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- I aide production by troubleshooting machines when they breakdown and fix them in a timely manner to keep production running.
- When breakdowns aren’t busy, I complete work orders for preventative maintenance and repairs to keep machines clean and ready for the next shift.
- Occasionally will update the PLC programming to implement a new safety feature or overall betterment for the machine.
- Use problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Scheels
Bike Shop Technician
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Cooperated with coworkers to maintain a positive work environment
- Accommodated customers’ needs in a friendly and timely manner
- Depending on the customer’s needs, some tasks I performed were ice skate sharpening, snowboard grinding and repair, and bicycle building/repair.
Top Notch Transmission
Mechanic
01.2013 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated with supervisor and lead mechanic to repair numerous jobs on cars/trucks such as: oil changes, brake pads, transmission removal/installation, forklift operation, and many other smaller tasks dependent on the customers needs
- Practiced good communication skills to effectively converse with other employees and customers with a positive attitude
- Demonstrated organization with personal tools and parts inventory.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Education
Northwest Iowa Community CollegeSheldon, IA
Associate of Applied Science from Industrial Instrumentation and Control
05.2022
University Overview
Skills
- PLC/HMI Programming
- Class B Electrical License
- Continuous Improvement
- Ladder Logic
- Schematic Diagrams
- Team-Oriented
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Safety Awareness
- Equipment Repair
References
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Maintenance Technician III
Pella Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Bike Shop Technician
Scheels
01.2017 - 01.2018
Mechanic
Top Notch Transmission
01.2013 - 01.2018
Northwest Iowa Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Industrial Instrumentation and Control
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