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Dakota Bowman

Newton,NC

Summary

Knowledgeable Maintenance Technician offers 6 years of troubleshooting and repair experience with advanced technical knowledge. Dependable and service-driven with strong safety record and excellent follow-through. Well-versed in consulting blueprints and schematics to assess repair needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Vanguard Furniture
Conover, NC
12.2018 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
  • Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Manage the work order system for the maintenance team (mPulse), consists of receiving, handing out and closing work orders through an online cloud-based system
  • Purchase 90% of the items needed for the shop
  • Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
  • Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
  • Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
  • Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.

Warehouse Manager/Truck Driver

Luckey Logistics
Conover, NC
08.2015 - 11.2018
  • Package, ship and store plastic resin for multiple companies
  • Oversee 2-5 other employees throughout the day so that the work day goes smoothly and that workers constantly have something to do
  • Drive forklift to aid in packaging the material, warehouse organization, and other duties as required
  • Operate tanker truck to help aid in the packaging process for the warehouse; drive truck from shop to railyard, pump product onto trailer, then drive back to shop to unload product from trailer. Minimum 3 times daily
  • Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
  • Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
  • Took on lead position of the entire warehouse when owner of company would be away for business/time of need.

Utility Pole Surveyor/Auditor

VentureSum
Harrisburg, NC
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Read and decipher power grid maps
  • Identify the different utilities on the power/telephone poles
  • Correctly determine ownership of each utility on the pole
  • Map the correct amount of attachments on poles
  • Travel (Minimum 4) days per week/ (Maximum 3) weeks per month to various Southeastern/Midwest states, to partner with clients to perform utility pole audits
  • Clients include but not limited to: Duke, AEP, AT&T, Time Warner Cable, Sudden Link, Comcast, Century Link, etc.

Product Development

Vanguard Furniture
Conover, NC
06.2013 - 04.2014
  • Input furniture patterns into computer system for production using AccuMark (auto cad program by Gerber Technologies used to cut out patterns onto fabric)
  • Input and Manage Upholstery and Trim Notes via Microsoft Program and C drive storage on local server
  • Slight IT work for various Product Development co-workers (setting up printers, fixing small bugs with computers).

Maintenance Assistant

Vanguard Furniture
Conover, NC
07.2010 - 06.2013
  • Summer time job during college.
  • Assisted the maintenance department with various tasks including painting, grounds keeping and basic mechanical work.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts as necessary using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, measuring instruments and other specialized equipment.
  • Assisted with the installation of new equipment per manufacturer specifications.
  • Performed regular maintenance and repair of facility equipment and systems, such as HVAC units, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring and lighting.
  • Cleaned up debris from work areas after completing repairs or installations.
  • Assisted with the setup of special events by providing technical assistance with sound systems, lighting equipment.
  • Repaired minor damages to walls, floors and ceilings caused by wear-and-tear or vandalism.
  • Handled routine cosmetic updates such as painting walls and replacing outdated fixtures.
  • Maintained grounds through lawn care, garbage removal and special services such as tree pruning and removal.

Lawn Mower Technician

Matthews Used Equipment
Hickory, NC
03.2006 - 05.2012
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on lawn mowers, including replacing spark plugs, changing oil, sharpening blades, and testing fuel systems.
  • Maintained inventory of mower parts and supplies such as filters, belts, blades, and spark plugs.
  • Conducted regular inspections of lawn mowers to identify potential problems or areas in need of repair.
  • Tested newly purchased or repaired equipment to ensure proper operation before returning it to customer.
  • Cleaned lawn mowers after each use according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Dismantled faulty machines for diagnosis and repair purposes.
  • Repaired broken parts such as belts, pulleys, spindles, cables.
  • Identified worn out components that needed replacement.

Carpenter

RLE Builders
Conover, NC
06.2008 - 08.2009
  • Summer time college job.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
  • Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Software and Information Systems - Software Engineering

UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05.2013

Skills

  • Building Maintenance
  • Project Management
  • Equipment Installation
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Power and Hand Tool Use
  • System Installations
  • Mechanical Expertise
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Equipment Repair

Certification

  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology Mechatronics 1 Program, 05/01/19
  • Supervisory Certification Program, 03/01/20

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Vanguard Furniture
12.2018 - Current

Warehouse Manager/Truck Driver

Luckey Logistics
08.2015 - 11.2018

Utility Pole Surveyor/Auditor

VentureSum
04.2014 - 07.2015

Product Development

Vanguard Furniture
06.2013 - 04.2014

Maintenance Assistant

Vanguard Furniture
07.2010 - 06.2013

Carpenter

RLE Builders
06.2008 - 08.2009

Lawn Mower Technician

Matthews Used Equipment
03.2006 - 05.2012

Bachelors of Science in Software and Information Systems - Software Engineering

UNC Charlotte

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