Jason Anderson
Cedar rapids,IA
Summary
Highly skilled maintenance professional with over 15 years of experience performing routine preventative and reparative maintenance in factory environments. Advanced knowledge and experience using power tools, hand tools and industrial grade equipment needed to repair, install and maintain physical structures and industrial machines. Extensive knowledge in a variety of electrical components, equipment and machinery operations. Ability to accurately read, interpret and execute blueprints and schematics while completing work orders with basic bookkeeping and budgetary knowledge needed to prioritize and process work orders efficiently.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Red Star Yeast
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Worked on electrical troubleshooting and repair also 480volt 3 phase motors, pneumatic systems, pump replacement and repairs, tearing down equipment and rebuilding them, and also did preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Did confined space work, also ran elevated equipment and drove fork lifts
Lead Journeyman A Mechanic
WestRock
Cedar Rapids, IA
11.2000 - 03.2023
- Led diverse teams of skilled professionals through challenging projects while maintaining a positive working environment.
- Developed advanced technical skills through ongoing training programs and workshops to stay current in the field.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and swift repairs of faulty equipment or systems.
- Experienced in hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repairs
- Experienced in electrical troubleshooting and repair, 480volt 3 phase motors
- Experienced in pump repairs and change outs
- Started as a FLEXO folder operator for 10 years
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids, IA05.1998
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Machine lubrication
- Fork lift driver and scissor lift and genie boom operator
References
Ryan McMann- Foreman, Modern Piping
319-432-2491
Kevin Taylor- FLEXO Operator, Westrock
319-432-2979
Mike Kuhn- Maintenance Technician- International Paper
319-560-1662
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Red Star Yeast
03.2023 - 02.2025
Lead Journeyman A Mechanic
WestRock
11.2000 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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