CHUCK SIMONSON
Owatonna,MN
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Technician with 38 years of experience working with offset presses and bindery equipment. Knowledge of both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Safety conscious team player with a strong attendance record. Also some experience in a retail environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Lowe's
Owatonna, MN
04.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Maintenance Technician/Mechanic
Pearson
06.2003 - 01.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
Press Technician/Operator/Specialist
NCS(Pearson)
11.1985 - 06.2003
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
South Central College
Mankato, MN06.2005
Skills
- Parts Replacement
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Mechanical Repair
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Equipment Repair
Timeline
Sales Associate
Lowe's
04.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician/Mechanic
Pearson
06.2003 - 01.2023
Press Technician/Operator/Specialist
NCS(Pearson)
11.1985 - 06.2003
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
South Central College