Gerald Mettner
Saginaw,MN
Summary
Dynamic Instrument Technician with a proven track record at Cleveland-Cliffs, excelling in instrumentation troubleshooting and calibration expertise. Skilled in interpreting electrical schematics and committed to adhering to safety protocols, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability. Many years of experience with various process control methods and equipment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Technician
Cleveland-Cliffs
06.2014 - Current
- Increased production efficiency with diligent troubleshooting and repair of instrument malfunctions.
- Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Provided technical support to team members during complex troubleshooting efforts, sharing expertise when necessary to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
Service Technician
Konecranes
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
Electronics Technician
New Page
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools for accurate identification of system faults, minimizing repair times significantly.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Service Engineering
Herzing Institute of Technology
Madison, WISkills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Hazardous area equipment
- Field instrumentation
- Pressure testing procedures
- Flow measurement techniques
- Industrial control troubleshooting
- Electronic industrial control systems
- Installation and maintenance
- Calibration expertise
- Variable frequency drives
- Electrical schematics interpretation
- Process control systems
- PLC programming
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Cleveland-Cliffs
06.2014 - Current
Service Technician
Konecranes
06.2013 - 05.2014
Electronics Technician
New Page
09.2008 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Service Engineering
Herzing Institute of Technology
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