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David Buchholz

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Experienced with troubleshooting and diagnosing complex maintenance issues. Utilizes preventive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and improve efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative team environment and ensuring high-quality repair work.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

TCC Materials
12.2018 - Current
  • Construct, rebuild and repair machinery
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance

Lead Master Mechanic

John Morrell
12.2010 - 12.2018
  • Schedule and direct a team of mechanics and electricians
  • Provide training, work direction and guidance to my team while performing work
  • Assist supervisor in scheduling work and determining needs for our department
  • Provide input to performance reviews; monitor work assigned to our team
  • Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties
  • Construct, rebuild and repair machinery
  • Planned and implemented alterations to ensure safety, to improve operator ergonomics, and to increase machine productivity
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance set by a schedule

Master Maintenance Mechanic

John Morrell
02.2004 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for all aspects of troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of machines, such as pickle injectors, skinners, conveyor systems, ham stuffing machinery, slack fill ham producing machinery, hydraulic hoists, and meat massaging machines
  • Planned and implemented alterations to ensure safety, to improve operator ergonomics, and to increase machine productivity
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance set by a schedule

Fabricator

Alamo Group
01.1994 - 02.2004
  • Operated metal cutting machines, such as, Shears, Piranha, Saws, Plasma Cutters, Whitney Punch machine, CNC bending and drilling machines
  • Operated Forklift and overhead crane machinery when needed

Guardsman

U.S. Army Guard
06.1993 - 01.1996
  • Operated and Maintained a M915A1 Tractor Trailer

Tank Driver

U.S. Army
01.1989 - 06.1993
  • Operated and Maintained an M1A1 Main Battle Tank

Education

Associate's Degree - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University
Sioux Falls, SD

Master Mechanic certification - undefined

John Morrell
Sioux Falls, SD

Skills

  • Proven abilities in a wide range of technical skills, including:
  • Hydraulics
  • Air compressors
  • Emergency Response Team
  • Hazardous Material Training
  • 3-Phase electric motors
  • AC & DC drives
  • Plumbing
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Building maintenance
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Blueprint reading
  • Sheet metal layout, fabrication
  • CPR training
  • Pneumatics
  • Mig, Arc, Gas Welding
  • 480V AC-24V DC
  • Forklift/Ariel Lift Training
  • Industrial Motor Controls
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Safety awareness

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

TCC Materials
12.2018 - Current

Lead Master Mechanic

John Morrell
12.2010 - 12.2018

Master Maintenance Mechanic

John Morrell
02.2004 - 12.2010

Fabricator

Alamo Group
01.1994 - 02.2004

Guardsman

U.S. Army Guard
06.1993 - 01.1996

Tank Driver

U.S. Army
01.1989 - 06.1993

Master Mechanic certification - undefined

John Morrell

Associate's Degree - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University

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