Jacob Thoden
Peru,IN
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Reliability and process improvement experienced. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician / Supervisor
Owens Corning / Thermafiber
Wabash, IN
05.2018 - 06.2024
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on mechanical equipment and maintain records of scheduled / reactive maintenance procedures
- Train maintenance new hires on correct repair and pm procedures and reliability standards for site all equipment as well as company standards
- Update daily logs of actions taken for daily shift reports using SAP and Microsoft excel
- Monitor high priorities and communicate between management teams and mechanics to plan correct reliable repairs
- Install machinery and equipment according to blueprints, job order plans, and manufactures documentation
- Utilize fabrication, welding and precision alignment/ balancing skills to fabricate and install equipment
- Frequent troubleshooting, diagnosing and repair of several hydraulic/pneumatic systems to include single and three-phase electrical systems, motors, heaters
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly
- Oversee installations/Lead Projects of equipment installation to tight tolerancing and ensure correct functioning of equipment
- Evaluate systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions
Maintenance Technician
Recycling Processing Equipment Llc
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed routine and preventative maintenance on rock crushers, grinders, excavators and other heavy equipment as well as complete mechanical rebuilds
- Diagnosed electrical, fluid power and mechanical issues using knowledge, manual testing, hand and computer-aided tools
- Completed major repairs in the field, ensured correct reporting, safe operation to reduce logistical costs
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain reliability and quick response to downtime
- Fabrication, welding and design experience
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose and repair malfunctions
Department Team Leader
Snavely Machine
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed Fast paced department with 15+ employees.
- Responsible for scheduling, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, safety policies, and employee training.
- Managed quality assurance programs including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
Quartermaster Chemical Equipment Repairer
U.S. ARMY
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Examined parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Determined sources of problems resulting in machinery malfunction, utilizing evaluation tools and visual and auditory observation to troubleshoot defective or damaged equipment.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters, meggers and other testing devices.
- Fabricated, assembled and repaired equipment using welding tools, cutting torch and plasma cutter.
- Installation, set up, diagnostics and repair / rebuild of pumps, engines and generators in field and warehouse enviroments
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Maintenance
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo, IN2019
Skills
- Safety awareness
- OSHA 10 course 2019
- Stick / Mig and Stainless Steel welding and fabrication
- 10 Years mechanical / millwright experience
- Experience with hand and power tools
- Proficient in SAP
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Experience with heavy equipment and aerial lifts
- Precision alignment / balancing set up and operation experience
- Reliability focused
- Electrical Safety and Arc Flash and NFPA 70e ATMT Certified
Timeline
Maintenance Technician / Supervisor
Owens Corning / Thermafiber
05.2018 - 06.2024
Maintenance Technician
Recycling Processing Equipment Llc
03.2017 - 05.2018
Department Team Leader
Snavely Machine
01.2015 - 03.2017
Quartermaster Chemical Equipment Repairer
U.S. ARMY
01.2007 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Maintenance
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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