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Emil John Hedrich

La Porte,IN

Summary

Proactive Shop Supervisor and Field Machinist Leadman with extensive experience overseeing daily operations, maintenance, and repairs of recycling equipment. Skilled in welding, machining, hydraulic and electrical diagnostics, and team management. Committed to ensuring optimal equipment performance and fostering strong client relationships.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Supervisor

Hoosier Machinery Solutions
04.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair, and installation of recycling equipment that included balers, conveyors, and screens.
  • Manage efficient teams of up to 6 employees.
  • Ordered steel, parts, filters, etc for equipment repairs
  • Designed, built, and made modifications to various types of recycling equipment as per customer requirements.
  • Skills required include: stick and wire welding, torching, air arc, hydraulic diagnostics and repair, electrical diagnostics repair and wiring, rigging, operation of forklifts and telehandlers.

Maintenance Technician

South Bend Ethanol Plant (Energy Mgmt Solutions)
04.2014 - 03.2017
  • Operated various hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • 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.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.

Maintenance Machinist

Steel Warehouse
08.2013 - 04.2014
  • Executed precision machining tasks through careful adherence to blueprints and specifications.
  • Improved overall production efficiency with timely machine repairs and adjustments.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.

Field Supervisor Great Lakes Region

Cook-MFS
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through excellent customer service skills and attention to detail on projects.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients by providing regular updates and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace by working alongside team members.

Field Machinist Leadman

Exterran Energy Solutions
09.1998 - 12.2010
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts and repairs.
  • Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
  • Operated portable machining equipment in the field for repairs on natural gas equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Inman High School
Inman, KS
05.1989

Skills

  • Safety Procedures
  • Math Skills
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Mig, stick, and some tig welding
  • Forklift and Telehandler operation
  • Rigging
  • Manual lathe, mill, grinder, and portable machining operation
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Hydraulic diagnostics and repair
  • Electrical diagnostics, repair, and wiring of equipment
  • Loc-n-stich repairs

Timeline

Shop Supervisor

Hoosier Machinery Solutions
04.2019 - Current

Maintenance Technician

South Bend Ethanol Plant (Energy Mgmt Solutions)
04.2014 - 03.2017

Maintenance Machinist

Steel Warehouse
08.2013 - 04.2014

Field Supervisor Great Lakes Region

Cook-MFS
01.2011 - 07.2013

Field Machinist Leadman

Exterran Energy Solutions
09.1998 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

Inman High School
Emil John Hedrich