Eric McKenna
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dependable Maintenance Technician experienced in mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Delivered effective maintenance and repair solutions through in-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols, and general maintenance practices. Focused on continuous learning and growth within long-term opportunities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Pro Shear Corporation
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2025 - Current
- Addressed emergency breakdowns during shift hours.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
Maintenance Technician
Calico Precision Molding, LLC
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2022 - Current
- Installed, repaired, and troubleshot injection molding machines to ensure optimal operation.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Supported shipping and receiving tasks at the warehouse.
- Assisted in shipping and receiving operations.
Maintenance Technician
D&W Fine Pack, LLC
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Repair and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
- Managed and processed work orders that occurred during my shift.
- Utilized lock-out tag-out procedures to maintain safety during equipment repairs.
- Use lock-out tag-out according to training.
- Performed facility maintenance to uphold operational standards and ensure a safe working environment.
Maintenance Technician
Dana Incorporated
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Install, repair, troubleshoot and preventative maintenance on various equipment throughout the facility.
- Moved approximately 60 pieces of machinery.
- Ran new conduit for about an 80-100-foot run and added seal-tight hanging 110-volt duplex receptacles at 4 furnaces.
- Work off blueprints to install machinery.
- Employed meticulous labeling and organization to ensure accurate tracking of installations.
- Utilized meticulous labeling and organizational skills to track installs.
- Gained knowledge of CNC machinery and PLC programming.
- Operated Emaint (by Fluke) work order and inventory management software on computer.
Quality Inspector
Diamond Quality inspection
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted inspections of parts at Dana to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with standards.
- Verified precision measurements of parts using gauges and calipers. using gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
Warehouse Worker
Anchor Coupling
Sterling, IL
08.2009 - 03.2016
- Operated forklift to transport materials efficiently and counted parts with pinpoint accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded Anchor Coupling shipments using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Picked warehouse orders from stock locations and prepared packing materials.
- Picked and prepared orders for assembly plant delivery.
- Inspected coupling products for damage, accuracy, and correct labeling.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
IFH Group, Inc.
Rock Falls, IL
04.2000 - 07.2006
- Received incoming IFH Group materials and verified shipments against packing slips.
- Prepared outgoing IFH Group orders for shipment and delivery.
- Loaded semi-trailers with cargo at distribution center.
- Inspected product condition and reported discrepancies to warehouse supervisors.
- Safely stacked and banded pallet loads for efficient transport and placed them on wrapping machine using forklift.
Education
Some Trade School - Industrial Maintenance
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, INHigh School Diploma -
Sterling High School
Fort Wayne, IN 09.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- PLC diagnostics
- Hydraulic repair
- Lockout tagout
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- CMMS tracking
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team communication
- Hand tools expertise
- Power and hand tool use
- Snow clearing
- Air compressors
- Documentation
- Battery maintenance
- Air handlers
- Conveyor systems
- Hand and power tools
- Problem-solving
- Lighting systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Mechanical repair
- Troubleshooting strength
- Machine lubrication
- Reporting and documentation
- Forklift operation
- Inventory control
- Barcode scanning
- Order picking
- Material handling
- Stock replenishment
- Loading trailers
- Warehouse safety
Certification
Forklift Certification
Personal Information
Title: Maintenance Technician
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Pro Shear Corporation
09.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Calico Precision Molding, LLC
12.2022 - Current
Maintenance Technician
D&W Fine Pack, LLC
09.2021 - 11.2022
Quality Inspector
Diamond Quality inspection
07.2016 - 03.2017
Maintenance Technician
Dana Incorporated
05.2016 - 01.2021
Warehouse Worker
Anchor Coupling
08.2009 - 03.2016
Shipping and Receiving Associate
IFH Group, Inc.
04.2000 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Sterling High School
09.1992 - 05.1996
Some Trade School - Industrial Maintenance
Ivy Tech Community College