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David A. Bowers

Logansport,IN

Summary

Adept at enhancing operational efficiency, I spearheaded maintenance initiatives at Tyson Fresh Meats, achieving significant equipment uptime. My expertise in electrical systems maintenance and strong leadership in team settings underscore my ability to improve processes and mentor teams. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and conveyor system maintenance, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring reliability and optimal performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance

Tyson Fresh Meats
Logansport, IN
03.2024 - Current
  • Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance tasks as required.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.

Team Leader

MHS
Mount Washington, KY
10.2019 - 02.2024
  • Worked with team members to install new equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Conducted tests to verify that conveyors were operating properly after repair work was completed.
  • Maintained and repaired conveyor systems, including belts, chains, rollers, sprockets, and gearboxes.
  • Repaired and maintained equipment through problem identification and resolution.
  • Completed daily paperwork, noting operational issues and machinery shutdowns.
  • Resolved mechanical issues by replacing faulty motors or other components as necessary.

Warehouse Order Picker

UPS
Logansport, KY
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Organized order picking by utilizing bin locations, product codes, and other identifying information.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Loaded merchandise onto carts or pallets for transport to designated areas.
  • Utilized hand-held scanners to locate and pick orders from shelves.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka, IN
05-1990

Skills

  • Light maintenance
  • Bearing installation
  • Hydraulic systems repair
  • Electrical systems maintenance
  • Gearbox repair
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Blueprints
  • Seal replacement
  • Pneumatic systems maintenance
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Conveyor system maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance

Hobbies

  • I enjoy remodeling homes.
  • I love woodworking; I custom build entertainment centers, tables, islands, and bars to name a few.
  • I am knowledgeable with blueprints and tools.
  • I am a hands on learner

Timeline

Maintenance

Tyson Fresh Meats
03.2024 - Current

Team Leader

MHS
10.2019 - 02.2024

Warehouse Order Picker

UPS
09.2018 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Mishawaka High School
David A. Bowers