Connor Simon
Atkins
Summary
Dependable maintenance technician offering several years of preventive maintenance and emergency response experience. In-depth knowledge of safety protocols, lockout tag-out procedures, and general maintenance. Superior expertise in electrical systems, mechanical systems, and pneumatic systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Red Star Yeast
Cedar Rapids
05.2019 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical/electrical issues and performed repairs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to develop preventive maintenance schedules and guidelines.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Coordinated with other departments to address issues or determine equipment availability.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, and valves.
- Regularly calibrated instrumentation and replaced if needed.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA 05.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Instrument calibration
- Facilities coordination
- Heat exchangers
- Pneumatic systems
- Machine lubrication
- Steam systems
- Cooling towers
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Fire alarm systems
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Technical documentation
- Emergency response
- Control circuits
- Electrical panels
- Conveyor systems
- Water treatment
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Rigger 1/ Signal person
- OSHA 10
- First Aid/ CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Red Star Yeast
05.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Kirkwood Community College
05.2018 - 05.2020