Ethan Ellithorpe
Clinton,IA
Summary
Adept at machinery operation and a quick learner, I excelled in roles at McDermott Dairy Farm and HD Equipment, enhancing farm efficiency and vehicle reliability. Leveraging skills in newborn calf care and electrical testing, I consistently improved operational standards and animal welfare, showcasing my dedication to excellence and teamwork. Both of these jobs that I have excelled at will set me up in the future for anything related to mechanics and intentional hands on work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laborer
Hawkeye Paving Corporation
Davenport
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Set pins and forms to pour concrete
- Graded rock smooth to certain heights and packed smooth before laying concrete
- Operated various hand machines to drill and cut concrete
- Set concrete baskets before paving concrete
- Used various concrete laying tools and finishing tools to smooth and place concrete properly
Dairy Farm Hand
McDermott Dairy Farm
Delmar, IA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Transported livestock between farms using appropriate vehicles and trailers.
- Maintained high standards of animal welfare when performing feeding and milking procedures.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Mustered and drove livestock to milking sheds.
- Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
- Worked cooperatively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the dairy farm.
- Washed and cleaned cattle udders, milk parlors
- Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Cleaned and maintained milking parlor areas daily.
- Handled calves in accordance with safety protocols established by the farm owner.
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
HD Equipment
Grand Mound, IA
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Performed vehicle inspections and identified any potential maintenance issues.
- Assisted Diesel Mechanic in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
- Adjusted, connected or disconnected wiring and other parts using hand or power tools.
- Assisted mechanics with overhaul and repair of transmissions and engines.
- Followed manufacturer guidelines for all repairs and services completed.
- Followed instructions regarding duties and assignments for facility and machinery maintenance.
- Assisted with repairs to brakes, transmissions, clutches, hydraulics systems and other components on a variety of vehicles.
- Safeguarded equipment and components against defect and corrosion by applying protective materials.
- Held or supplied tools, parts and supplies for other workers.
- Assisted with routine servicing of diesel engines, including oil changes and filter replacements.
Education
Certificate of Process Technology - Process Technician
Eastern Iowa Community College
Clinton, IA 08.2025 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Northeast Community School District
Goose Lake IA, IA 08.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- Parts pulling
- Exhaust systems
- Filter replacements
- Tire inspection and rotation
- Hand and power tools
- Lubrication services
- Brake adjustments
- Seal and gasket replacement
- Fluid level checks
- Electrical testing
- Newborn calf care
- Stall cleaning
- Machinery operation
- Skid steer proficiency
- Environmental awareness
- Extremely quick learner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate of Process Technology - Process Technician
Eastern Iowa Community College
08.2025 - 08.2026
Laborer
Hawkeye Paving Corporation
07.2025 - 12.2025
Dairy Farm Hand
McDermott Dairy Farm
09.2024 - 05.2025
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
HD Equipment
06.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Northeast Community School District
08.2021 - 05.2025