Jason Sponseller
Olmsted Falls,OH
Summary
Dynamic maintenance and repair professional with over five years of military experience specializing in precision calibration and operational testing of computer-controlled electronic and pneumatic systems, as well as electro-optical systems and process analyzers. Proven expertise in managing AC/DC drivers and servo motor systems, complemented by hands-on experience in the manufacturing sector with companies such as Nestlé Purina, Shearer's, Gojo, Berry Plastics, and Conrad Kacsik. Skilled in predictive maintenance coordination and packing room operations, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing system reliability and efficiency. A results-driven approach ensures optimal performance and safety standards are consistently met.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Electro-Mechanical Tech
Remedi Seniorcare
Euclid, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired automated pharmacy systems to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime for critical operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, facilitating quick resolutions and improving workflow efficiency.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, resulting in increased equipment lifespan and performance consistency.
- Reduced machinery downtime with thorough preventive maintenance plans and timely repairs.
Service engineer
Conrad Kacsik
Solon, OH
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) to ensure that there are no temperature variations from area to area within a furnace
- System accuracy tests (SAT) to ensure thermocouples and instruments are providing an accurate depiction of temperature
- Furnace performance optimization and energy efficiency verification
- Yokogawa data acquisition controllers, process controls and parameter setting software
- Watlow (heaters, process controls, power controls, data acquisition, and thermocouple wire)
- Honeywell process control systems
- Eclipse combustion components
- Land portable non-contact pyrometers
- Manage service and travel to clients that are local and across the country, along with scheduling tests, calibration, and managing their paperwork and certifications so they are all within the proper spec required
Maintenance Technician
Berry Plastics
Streetsboro
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Eurotherm 605C 690+, ABB ACS 600, Yaskawa V1000, A1000. SSD Drives 650, Parker AC 890, 690 +
- DeFran 1200 controllers, Kinetix 350, Allen Bradley Power Flex 755
- Rotomac RTC 348, 520, 128
- ARPAC L-26 Over Wrapper ARPAC VT 122272 heat tunnel
- Lanetech SW 10000 over wrapper ST-700 heat tunnel
- IPAK FS-100 , Wexxar ATH
Maintenance technician
Gojo Industries
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Prodo-pak, Exact-a-pack, Winpak-lane bag former fillers
- Pneumatic Scale PneumaFlow and MassFlow fillers
- Horix, Pacific, Mateer, Biner-Ellison, Translab, and Oden bottle fillers
- Fox IV, Trine, Accraply 8000,9000 and 345 labelers
- KapsAll, Resina/ Healthstar, PackWest, Fowler, PMC, Pneumatic Scale TO2, TC and PC series of cappers/torquers
- Marq, Pearson, Belcor Case erectors and sealers
- Domino S and D series lazers
- Video jet 173, 2000s, and 1610 Inkjets
- ITTEltec/ Foxjet Inkjets
- Systech, Cognex, and Banner PresencePlus vision systems
- Operate Mill and Lathe to machine parts to spec
Maintenance technician and preventive maintenance coordinator
Shearer's
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Ishida baggers
- TNA Robag baggers
- Kettles series 300, 360, and 500
- Honeywell burner controllers
- Yaskawa, Siemens, and Danfoss VFDs
- Allen bradley PLCs
- AC Horn and Casa Herrera ovens
- Fabricate metal to specifications
- Arc, Wire Feed and TIG weld all metals
- Operate Mill and Lathe to machine parts
Packing room maintenance technician and preventive maintenance coordinator
Nestle Purina
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Precision/Rough Alignment
- Concept, Proworks, Siemens S-5 programming and troubleshooting
- Vibration Analysis through the use of CSI 2130 Analyzer
- Robotics programming and electrical maintenance
- Fabricate metal to specifications
- Arc, Wire Feed and TIG weld all metals
- Pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting
Electronics Calibration/Repair Technician
U.S. Marine Corps
11.2004 - 11.2009
- Experienced in preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on the following equipment:
- 3 phase and single phase AC/DC plant equipment
- Shipboard power distribution systems
- Ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and other test equipment
- Motor generators and diesel generators
- Alarm systems and other power monitoring equipment
- Electromechanical systems
- Synchro Servo systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Electrical Safety
- Component level electronic troubleshooting and repair
- Physical/mechanical calibration
- Planned and executed onsite calibration of test benches and support equipment.
- Became a Quality Assurance Inspector which meant I supervised all aspects of calibration and repair actions performed by those marines that worked in my shop.
- Highly skilled at learning how new equipment works and the ability to repair it.
- Able to perform under stressful environments and able to manage time properly to finish the task in a timely manner.
- Was responsible for training and leading marines in troubleshooting equipment properly and making sure everyone worked together to achieve the goal together.
- Saved the Marine corps approximately $500,000 in wrongfully ordered parts
Education
High School Diploma - Electronics Technician Common Core, Introduction to aircraft systems, introduction to electronics, solid-state electronics
NTTU Keesler AFB
Biloxi, MIElectronics Technician level 1 strand, DC/AC circuits, electronic communications, radar principles
NTTU Keesler AFB
Biloxi, MIIntermediate level calibration of physical/dimensional test and measuring systems, mechanical measuring instrument
NTTU Keesler AFB
Biloxi, MIGeneral-purpose electronic test equipment repair and calibration: electronic test equipment repair and calibration, electronic theory, AC circuits, technology basic electronics laboratory, electronics communications, computer systems organization, DC circuits, digital principles, electronics systems troubleshooting and maintenance, introduction to AC/DC theory, solid state electronics
NTTU Keesler AFB
Biloxi, MIMachine control 1 and 2 along with PLC basic control systems
Stark state college
01-2012
Skills
- 120 VAC, 3 phase
- Leadership
- Motor Controllers
- Motor Generators
- Troubleshooting
- PLC Troubleshooting
- AC/DC Circuits
- AC/DC Motors
- Diesel Engines
- 480 VAC, 3 phase
- Indication and Control
- Hydraulic Systems
- Power Distribution
- Safety and Warning Systems
- Predictive Maintenance Coordinator
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment inspection
- Electromechanical repair
- System testing
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motor drives
- Mechanical assembly
Timeline
Electro-Mechanical Tech
Remedi Seniorcare
03.2023 - Current
Service engineer
Conrad Kacsik
03.2018 - 12.2022
Maintenance Technician
Berry Plastics
02.2016 - 11.2017
Maintenance technician
Gojo Industries
03.2013 - 06.2015
Maintenance technician and preventive maintenance coordinator
Shearer's
04.2012 - 03.2013
Packing room maintenance technician and preventive maintenance coordinator
Nestle Purina
01.2010 - 07.2011
Electronics Calibration/Repair Technician
U.S. Marine Corps
11.2004 - 11.2009
Electronics Technician level 1 strand, DC/AC circuits, electronic communications, radar principles
NTTU Keesler AFB
Intermediate level calibration of physical/dimensional test and measuring systems, mechanical measuring instrument
NTTU Keesler AFB
General-purpose electronic test equipment repair and calibration: electronic test equipment repair and calibration, electronic theory, AC circuits, technology basic electronics laboratory, electronics communications, computer systems organization, DC circuits, digital principles, electronics systems troubleshooting and maintenance, introduction to AC/DC theory, solid state electronics
NTTU Keesler AFB
Machine control 1 and 2 along with PLC basic control systems
Stark state college
High School Diploma - Electronics Technician Common Core, Introduction to aircraft systems, introduction to electronics, solid-state electronics
NTTU Keesler AFB