Dan Johnston
Knoxville,IA
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with proven expertise in troubleshooting and mechanical repairs, honed at Pella Corporation and Elliot Aviation. Demonstrates a service-oriented mindset and exceptional safety awareness, ensuring equipment operates at peak efficiency. Achieved significant downtime reduction through meticulous maintenance and problem-solving abilities.
Experienced with mechanical and electrical system maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Utilizes diagnostic tools and techniques to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices that minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Pella Corporation
09.1996 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Elliot Aviation
01.1993 - 08.1996
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Avaition Maintenance
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA06-1993
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Tool management
- Mechanical expertise
- Service-oriented mindset
- Documentation
- Organized nature
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Pneumatic Systems
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Pella Corporation
09.1996 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Elliot Aviation
01.1993 - 08.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Avaition Maintenance
Indian Hills Community College
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