Cole Ricard
Crookston,MN
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with expertise in mechanical repair and troubleshooting, honed at Farmers Union Industries. Proven ability to enhance equipment performance through preventive maintenance and strategic problem-solving. Committed to safety and efficiency, consistently delivering high-quality results while adhering to OSHA standards. Skilled in managing complex repairs and optimizing machinery operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Farmers Union Industries
06.2023 - Current
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Maintenance Millwright
American Crystal Sugar
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with % accuracy.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
Education
Construction Electricity
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN2009
High School Diploma -
Fertile Beltrami
Fertile, MN05-2007
Skills
- Tool management
- Confined space
- Mechanical repair
- Safety-oriented mindset
- OSHA
- Organized nature
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Conveyor systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Mechanical aptitude
- Facility management
- Equipment Repair
- Microsoft word
- Parts replacement
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Building maintenance
- Equipment installation
- Field maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Power and hand tool use
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Heavy Equipment operator
Accomplishments
- Increased team productivity by training and mentoring 12 new employees.
- Improved efficiency of presses, extruders, oil, system by installing new components.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Certification
Class A CDL/ airbrake
Firefighter 1, with EMR/First Aid
Welding Certification from American Crystal Sugar
Languages
English
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Farmers Union Industries
06.2023 - Current
Maintenance Millwright
American Crystal Sugar
01.2012 - 04.2023
Construction Electricity
Northland Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Fertile Beltrami
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