Jimmy Schmidt
Newkirk,OK
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with background in performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities, adept at diagnosing faults and conducting repairs in a timely manner. Proven ability to improve efficiency through effective equipment upgrades and modifications. Known for improving safety standards and adhering to all regulations and guidelines during repair and maintenance processes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Head Country
Ponca City, OK
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of several pieces of manufacturing equipment.
- Installing new equipment, wiring in motors, PLCs, HMIs, pumps, and drives.
- Performing preventive maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to changing gear and motor oil, and rebuilding motors, pumps, and bearings.
- Training new employees on the operation of equipment.
- Training new technicians on the working and repair of all equipment.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
Maintenance Technician
KanPak LLC.
Arkansas City, KS
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
Motor Man
Duke Drilling
Great Bend, KS
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Manipulated sections of pipe and drill during drilling.
- Checked all components of BOP stacks before each connection was made up ensuring they were in proper working order with no visible damage present.
- Assisted in the alignment and positioning of drilling machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using a forklift or crane.
- Moved drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials.
- Operated manual and automated tongs to connect and disconnect drilling pipes and drill bits.
- Conducted routine inspections of mud pumps and motors for proper operation prior to use.
- Operated and maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps, and drilling mud systems.
- Assisted in the rigging up and down of drilling rigs for oil wells.
- Followed instructions given by driller regarding depth increments when tripping pipe into hole or pulling out of hole.
- Utilized hand and power tools to assist in drilling operations and equipment maintenance.
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services
Ponca City, OK
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Performed precise measurements and calculations to accurately determine the depth and position of buried pipes, cables and conduits.
- Worked with customers to develop solutions for locating difficult-to-find utilities.
- Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly that arose following illegal excavations and provided effective remediation.
- Located underground utilities prior to work being completed.
- Monitored all aspects of each job site throughout the entire process from start to finish.
- Maintained accurate records of all utility locates performed including date, time and location information.
- Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
Maintenance Technician
First Council Casino
Newkirk, OK
01.2010 - 05.2013
- General building maintenance, such as painting, cleaning ice machines, floor repair, mowing, installing equipment, light electrical.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Manager
RedZone Bar & Grill
Arkansas City, KS
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
Manager
HomeTown Rental Purchase
Arkansas City, KS
06.2001 - 08.2006
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arkansas City High School
Arkansas City, KS05-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KSSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Performance inspection
- Wiring installation
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical repair
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Parts ordering
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical certification
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand tools expertise
- Blueprint and schematics
- Drywall repair
- Steam systems
- Plumbing repairs
- Equipment installation
- Motor controls
- Problem-solving
- Pneumatic systems
- Industrial equipment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Head Country
06.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
KanPak LLC.
03.2017 - 06.2021
Motor Man
Duke Drilling
11.2015 - 02.2017
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services
06.2013 - 11.2015
Maintenance Technician
First Council Casino
01.2010 - 05.2013
Manager
RedZone Bar & Grill
09.2006 - 12.2009
Manager
HomeTown Rental Purchase
06.2001 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Arkansas City High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Cowley County Community College