Dominic Michmerhuizen
Sheboygan Falls
Summary
Maintenance Technician & Manufacturing Team Lead with 5+ years of experience in high-speed production environments. Skilled in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, preventative maintenance, and breakdown response. Proven leader with experience training team members, supporting production goals, and working cross-functionally with planners and leadership to minimize downtime.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lubrication Technician/Maintenance Tech
Kohler Co.
10.2023 - Current
- Mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic knowledge base and skills
- Performed mechanical maintenance and repairs on industrial casting equipment
- Effective communication with team and leadership
- Time management and planning on repairs and breakdowns
- Working with planners on PM scheduling and parts ordering
High-Speed Operator/Asstn. Team Lead
Johnsonville Co.
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Preventative maintenance (PMs) & breakdown response
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Fanuc robotics (operation & troubleshooting)
- SAP & Kronos
- Team leadership & training
- High-speed manufacturing environments
- Safety & quality compliance (food-safe equipment)
Asstn. Team Lead/Line Support
Johnsonville Co.
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported daily production operations across multiple lines and job functions
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment and coordinating repairs
- Managed post-production documentation and reporting using SAP
- Provided direct coaching and task delegation to ensure production targets were met
- Supported time management and workflow efficiency on the production floor
Education
GED -
Kohler High School
Kohler06.2018
BA - Computer Information Systems
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo01.2019
Skills
- Performed mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance on industrial casting equipment to support continuous operations
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment failures under time-sensitive conditions to minimize production downtime
- Coordinated with maintenance planners on PM scheduling, work orders, and parts procurement
- Communicated repair status and risk assessments clearly to production and leadership teams
- Ability to quickly understand and comprehend new things and offer a new perspective
- Adaptability to the events and situations as they occur throughout the day
Timeline
Lubrication Technician/Maintenance Tech
Kohler Co.
10.2023 - Current
High-Speed Operator/Asstn. Team Lead
Johnsonville Co.
07.2021 - 10.2023
Asstn. Team Lead/Line Support
Johnsonville Co.
01.2020 - 07.2021
GED -
Kohler High School
BA - Computer Information Systems
Western Michigan University