Fred Cavanaugh
Plainfield,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Maintenance
McCain Foods USA
Plover, WI
02.2022 - Current
- Performed regular maintenance on a variety of equipment, including hydraulic systems and industrial machinery.
- Inspected and tested malfunctioning equipment to diagnose problems and determine needed repairs.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts in motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, switches, and other mechanical components.
- Adjusted functional parts of devices or control instruments.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on various types of machines by lubricating parts and changing filters.
- Disassembled defective units for replacement or repair of parts.
- Assembled repaired items after completion of work orders.
- Diagnosed problems through observation, testing procedures, or customer feedback.
- Monitored performance of installed systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Followed safety protocols while performing maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with external vendors regarding the purchase of replacement parts.
- Provided technical support to other technicians when required.
- Assisted in training junior technicians on how to troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
- Utilized specialized tools like hoists and cranes when necessary.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls from customers regarding system failures.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Maintanence Technician
Brakebush Brothers
Westfield, WI
02.2007 - 02.2022
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Ensured proper alignment of various machine parts using precision measuring tools.
- Performed regular maintenance and troubleshooting on alignment equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, identified root causes, and developed solutions.
- Calibrated machines to ensure accuracy of measurements and readings.
- Conducted quality assurance tests on newly installed or repaired equipment components.
- Performed visual inspections on bearings for surface defects such as pitting, scoring, or spalling.
- Conducted detailed visual inspections of parts during production process to detect any signs of damage or wear.
- Analyzed data generated from tests performed on bearing components and assemblies to identify any inconsistencies or discrepancies with established standards.
- Provided technical support when needed by answering questions related to bearing inspection techniques, testing equipment operation.
- Followed up on corrective actions taken after identifying defective parts during inspection processes.
- Verified accuracy of measurements using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Recorded results from inspections into appropriate databases for tracking purposes.
Education
Apprenticeship Program - Millwright
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI05-2017
Skills
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Diagnostic Testing
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Plumbing Repairs
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Power Tool Operation
- Parts Replacement
- Building Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Machine lubrication
- Journey-level background
- Troubleshooting strength
Additional Information
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Timeline
Service Maintenance
McCain Foods USA
02.2022 - Current
Maintanence Technician
Brakebush Brothers
02.2007 - 02.2022
Apprenticeship Program - Millwright
Mid-State Technical College
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