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Jake Magers

Catlin,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills to any setting. Efficient maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated several years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Demonstrated success in monitoring operations, documenting data and submitting timely reports and log updates. Well-versed in scheduling and carrying out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance procedures. Familiar with completing routine inspections and correcting abnormalities or escalating larger concerns. Experienced individual bringing strong technical, planning and problem-solving abilities developed over 10 years of experience in related roles. Experience performing safe startups, monitoring power demand and adjusting systems to maintain output. Efficient maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling, Team management and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated several years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Scale Technician

Central Illinois scale company
Tilton , IL
10.2022 - Current
  • Conducted troubleshooting activities to diagnose and resolve scale malfunctions.
  • Maintained detailed records of all scale calibrations, repairs, and replacements.
  • Diagnosed faults by applying functional expertise and troubleshooting issues to isolate root causes.
  • Assisted in the development of automation solutions by providing input on best practices for design implementation based on industry standards.
  • Troubleshot electrical control circuits with the use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic tools.
  • Configured Ethernet networks and troubleshoot communication issues between devices in an industrial environment.
  • Identified root cause of complex electrical control system malfunctions through fault isolation techniques.
  • Calibrated process instruments such as flow meters, pressure transducers, temperature sensors.
  • Trained personnel on the usage of newly installed scale control systems as well as provided ongoing training when needed.

Warehouse Associate Team Lead

Hyster-Yale Group
Danville, IL
04.2013 - 04.2024
  • Managed a team of warehouse associates to ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Supervised the loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
  • Assisted in the development of short-term goals and long-term objectives for the department.
  • Provided training to new employees on proper handling techniques, forklift operations, and other job related tasks.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for various processes within the warehouse environment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area by adhering to 5S standards.
  • Recommended cost savings measures that could be implemented across departments.
  • Operated forklifts or pallet jacks to transport items.
  • Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift.
  • Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.

Maintenance Manager

Vermilion Regional Airport
Danville, IL
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
  • Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
  • Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
  • Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
  • Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
  • Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Bulk Unload Operator

Quaker Oats Company
Danville, IL
01.2018 - 05.2021

Bulk unloading is receiving ingredients from outside contractors such as railroad and tractor trailer to be introduced into the plant for product production. confirming paperwork, inspections, data logs and reports are daily duty's to inform plant management of notable needs and incidents.

  • Adhered to plant safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
  • Inspected piping and equipment on a shift by shift basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
  • Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
  • Identified and reported abnormalities to supervisor for timely corrective actions.
  • Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
  • Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
  • Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Technician

Quaker Oats
Danville, IL
04.2014 - 01.2018
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.

Warehouse Associate

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc.
Danville, IL
08.2012 - 04.2014
  • Noted current product inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.
  • Scanned container labels with RF scanners to verify contents and determine target destinations.
  • Examined incoming and outgoing shipments, rejected damaged items and appropriately recorded any discrepancies.
  • Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported issues to supervisor.
  • Arranged items on store racks and shelves, checking correct location and prices.
  • Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
  • Loaded perishable and non-perishable goods into trucks for planned delivery schedules.
  • Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
  • Unloaded freight using pallet jacks to transport heavy items to locations in warehouse.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety and health standards.
  • Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product and material delivery quality control.
  • Safely operated all necessary equipment in work area such as forklifts and packing equipment.

Construction Laborer

Wade Anderson Contracting
Danville, IL
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Erected and dismantled temporary bracing, shoring and scaffolding to support crew needs.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Measured distances using laser devices and marked locations to help prepare sites for planned operations.
  • Measured and marked openings and distances to prepare sites for digging and framing work.
  • Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
  • Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
  • Operated equipment such as skid steer and mini- excavator to support worksite needs and enhance team efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

Georgetown- Ridgefarm High School
Illinois
05.2012

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Forklift operation
  • Inspection skills
  • Shift supervision
  • Planning and coordination
  • Project organization
  • Communications
  • Inventory management
  • Problem resolution
  • Operational improvement
  • Schematic reading
  • Software configuration
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Contractor Oversight
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Budget Administration
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management

Timeline

Scale Technician

Central Illinois scale company
10.2022 - Current

Maintenance Manager

Vermilion Regional Airport
05.2021 - 10.2022

Bulk Unload Operator

Quaker Oats Company
01.2018 - 05.2021

Maintenance Technician

Quaker Oats
04.2014 - 01.2018

Warehouse Associate Team Lead

Hyster-Yale Group
04.2013 - 04.2024

Warehouse Associate

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2014

Construction Laborer

Wade Anderson Contracting
08.2010 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Georgetown- Ridgefarm High School
Jake Magers