Jodi Kaiser
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Expert Coater with extensive experience in industrial applications and surface preparation. Skilled in operating diverse coating machinery while ensuring safety and precision. Achievements include enhancing product durability through effective protective coatings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
COATER TECHNICIAN
Imco Carbide
Perrysburg, Ohio
01.2026 - Current
- Operated coating machines to apply protective layers on carbide products.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material specifications and production requirements.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with specifications.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
- Calibrated measuring devices regularly to ensure accuracy of measurements taken during production runs.
- Performed routine maintenance on coating equipment, such as cleaning and lubrication.
COATER TECHNICIAN
First Solar
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Troubleshot technical issues by analyzing systems and implementing solutions.
- Interfaced with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
- Monitored process data (including use of SPC) & made decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
- Identified conditions for escalation and communicated issues and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.
- Executed troubleshooting and problem-solving to address equipment issues effectively.
- Operated machine control panels to monitor equipment performance.
- Conducted mechanical maintenance using hand tools and measurement devices to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR
Ryder
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Executed customer communication protocols for pm scheduling follow-ups and vehicle status updates, ensuring timely customer engagement during breakdowns.
- Enhanced branch productivity by implementing strategic work scheduling and planning to optimize staff allocation.
- Managed outside repairs in collaboration with vendors and customers.
- Coordinated with rental counter to assess repair needs and determine available substitute units, ensuring seamless vehicle availability for customers.
- Enhanced branch productivity through strategic work scheduling and planning.
- Provided resources enabling management team to effectively oversee.
COATINGS OPERATOR
NSG Group, Pilkington North America
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintain efficient production by performing tasks including, but not limited to, process and equipment troubleshooting, raw material storage change-out, and operation of hot and cold end thickness/color monitors.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Managed logistics and inventory for storeroom, ensuring availability of materials for production.
- Executed general equipment maintenance and repairs, reducing downtime and supporting continuous operations.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR/INVENTORY CONTROL
FCA Group LLC
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Received, disbursed, and staged parts and tools to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested areas, minimizing risk of accidents.
- Unloaded and stacked materials to optimize storage space and accessibility.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Operated forklift in tight spaces to ensure efficient material handling. in congested and confined areas.
- Received, disbursed, and staged parts and tools.
DISPATCH ASSOCIATE
UPS
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisted drivers in recovering and relocating loads between rail yards and local facilities to ensure timely deliveries.
- Operated in fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail to support operational efficiency.
- Recorded and organized driver logs to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained detailed operational records covering assignments and completed work.
- Updated driver logs.
- Collaborated with customers and supervisory personnel to resolve questions and service requests, enhancing customer satisfaction.
BUS DRIVER/MAINTENANCE
Educare Academy
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintained accurate records, supplies, schedules, and files to support operational efficiency.
- Monitored activities and/or projects for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
- Monitored and maintained inventory and condition of kitchen supplies to ensure readiness for meal service.
- Ensured dining rooms and kitchen are stocked with necessary meal service supplies (plates, bowls, silverware, cups, etc.).
- Created and enforced kitchen procedures for meal preparation and cleaning tasks.
Education
Associate's - Electro Mechanical Engineering
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH 09.1990 - 01.1991
Associate's - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Terra Technical College
Fremont, Ohio, OH 09.1989 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Woodmore High School
Skills
- Coating
- Coating machine operation
- Calibration
- Control Panel Assembly
- Measuring Tools
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Process control
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint Reading
- Electromechanics
- Forklift Certification
- Forklift Operator
- Forklift Experience
- Hand Tools
- Palletizer
- Preventive maintenance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- Dispatching
- Customer relationship management
- Communication Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem Solving Skills
- Problem solving
- Schematics
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting techniques
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
COATER TECHNICIAN
Imco Carbide
01.2026 - Current
COATER TECHNICIAN
First Solar
08.2025 - 12.2025
CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR
Ryder
10.2024 - 08.2025
COATINGS OPERATOR
NSG Group, Pilkington North America
05.2021 - 09.2024
FORKLIFT OPERATOR/INVENTORY CONTROL
FCA Group LLC
12.2019 - 04.2021
DISPATCH ASSOCIATE
UPS
09.2016 - 11.2019
BUS DRIVER/MAINTENANCE
Educare Academy
12.2015 - 09.2016
Associate's - Electro Mechanical Engineering
Owens Community College
09.1990 - 01.1991
Associate's - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Terra Technical College
09.1989 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Woodmore High School