James Dowd
Beecher,IL
Summary
Accomplished Combat Veteran and Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Pitney Bowes, specializing in facility management and mechanical systems. Demonstrated expertise in electrical troubleshooting and conveyor system maintenance, resulting in enhanced system efficiency and reliability. A strong commitment to safety and problem-solving has led to significant operational improvements. Seeking to leverage technical skills and military discipline in a challenging role within the maintenance field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician 3
Pitney Bowes
01.2024 - Current
- Work on sortation systems and maintain AMBI robotics through maintenance
- Use HMI systems to control the conveyors
- Respond to all calls within 5 minutes and assess the situation, and make repairs as needed through complex problem-solving techniques
Journeyman Maintenance Technician
Kehe Distribution
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Manage 13 miles worth of conveyor systems, in a 1.2 million square foot warehouse
- Working with 480v and 120v systems, sortation systems, and routine maintenance on conveyor systems
- Responding and problem-solving issues with the system in real time
Millwright
Millwright Local 1693
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Installation of conveyor equipment
Combat Veteran
US Army Infantry
01.2014 - 05.2017
- 3.5 years active-duty infantry man
- 4.5 years inactive reserve
- Army achievement medal (3)
- Good conduct medal
- National defense service medal
- Global war on terrorism service medal
- Army service ribbon
- Overseas service ribbon (2)
- Multinational force and observer's medal
- Served in imminent danger pay area
Education
High school diploma -
Lincoln way central high school
01.2013
Infantryman course - 14-week course, Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness training, Composite risk management, Suicide awareness and prevention, Code of conduct survival evasion resistance and escape training, Sexual assault prevention and response
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Aurora University
Aurora, ILSkills
- Facility management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Mechanical expertise
- Building maintenance
- Troubleshooting strength
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Blueprint and schematics
- Power tools proficiency
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motor controls
- Equipment installation
- Conveyor systems
- System installations
- Troubleshooting skills
Militaryrole
Infantry
Militarybranch
US Army
Militarystatus
Disabled Veteran
Affiliations
- Family orientated
Timeline
Maintenance Technician 3
Pitney Bowes
01.2024 - Current
Journeyman Maintenance Technician
Kehe Distribution
01.2019 - 01.2024
Millwright
Millwright Local 1693
01.2017 - 01.2019
Combat Veteran
US Army Infantry
01.2014 - 05.2017
High school diploma -
Lincoln way central high school
Infantryman course - 14-week course, Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness training, Composite risk management, Suicide awareness and prevention, Code of conduct survival evasion resistance and escape training, Sexual assault prevention and response
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Aurora University
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