Jason Golden
Trenton,MO
Summary
Maintenance Lead at East Penn Manufacturing Co with a track record in optimizing equipment performance and reducing downtime. Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, while effectively mentoring teams. Achieved significant improvements in preventative maintenance strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards. Strong communicator with a focus on team development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Lead
East Penn Manufacturing Co
Corydon, IA
09.2013 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and minimizing downtime.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians in equipment repair and troubleshooting
- Coordinated with production teams to address equipment issues, facilitating smooth operational flow.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends, driving improvements in preventative strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing major repair projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components, and manufacturing machinery.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth and development opportunities.
- Managed emergency repairs efficiently, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Education
Certification of Satisfactory Completion - Industrial Welding
Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe, MO05.2010
Certification of Satisfactory Completion - Industrial Maintenance
Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe, MO05.2009
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School
Trenton, MOSkills
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Print reading for electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic, and some building drawings
Basic PLC troubleshooting using prints and LED's on PLC cards to check for proper operation
Various material handling equipment-forklift, walkie rider, stand up forklift, telehandler, skid loader
Adapt with power tools and shop machinery such as drills, impacts, portabands, mills, lathes, break presses for fabrication
Timeline
Maintenance Lead
East Penn Manufacturing Co
09.2013 - 12.2025
Certification of Satisfactory Completion - Industrial Welding
Grand River Technical School
Certification of Satisfactory Completion - Industrial Maintenance
Grand River Technical School
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School