John Bickers
Massillon
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator with many years of experience operating and maintaining various types of manufacturing equipment. Polished in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.
Hands-on machine operator offering several years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Tech
American Plastics
Findlay
04.2021 - Current
- General maintenance on Injection molding presses.
- Repair/replace various hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, heaterbands, and water lines.
- Troubleshooting label machines.
- General preventative maintenance.
- Minor fabrication and machining.
Assistant Machine Operator
Aerotek
Independence
10.2025 - 12.2025
Loaded wire onto machine
Banded wire and unloaded from the machine.
loaded onto skid or carrier
Cut scrap wire on cut off saw
Kept area clean
Manual Machinist
Ohio Machinery Company
Bolivar
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Operated lathes, mills, to manufacture precision parts.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and safety practices.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area, adhering to safety regulations and standards.
Maintenance Tech
Kohls Distribution
Findlay
06.2019 - 04.2021
- General repair of conveyor systems.
- Replaced motors, sprockets, chains, conveyor belts.
- General preventative maintenance.
- Minor fabrication.
CNC Operator
Colfor Manufacturing
Minerva
02.2014 - 04.2019
- Operated production style CNC lathes with no set-up or programming requirement
- Inspected finished products for accuracy and adherence to specifications before shipment.
- Maintain records of production output and document any quality issues that arise.
- Adjusted machine settings for optimal production efficiency and quality control.
- Load raw materials into machines, change cutting tools when required, and secure material onto fixtures or work tables.
Coatings Applicator
Stark Sandblasting
Canton
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Operate man lifts, portable industrial air compressors, hand tools, electric grinders, wire wheels, to apply Coatings to pipe, buildings, oil tanks, pavement at the Marathon Oil Refinery.
- I was in a team lead/supervisory position.
3rd shift Lead Maintenance
Hearthside Food Solutions
Toledo
04.2003 - 11.2011
- Oversee daily operation and repairs of packaging machinery, schedule and perform preventative maintenance, set ups, changeovers, Repair and build conveyors, installing single and three phase motors and controllers.
- Repair vacuum pumps.
- Minor electrical wiring and trouble shooting.
- Minor welding using mig welders.
- Forklift operation.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Lakota Local Schools
Kansas, OH01.1985
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Precision machining
- Conveyor systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Overhead crane operation
- Production equipment experience
- Precision measurement
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
Additional Information
I have spent the better part of my working life either operating, or repairing machinery of one kind or another, be it plastic mold machines, automatic and manual lathes, mills, drills, band saws, food packaging machinery, down to making repairs to my own vehicles, and home.
Job Title
Maintenance Tech
Timeline
Assistant Machine Operator
Aerotek
10.2025 - 12.2025
Manual Machinist
Ohio Machinery Company
11.2022 - 09.2025
Maintenance Tech
American Plastics
04.2021 - Current
Maintenance Tech
Kohls Distribution
06.2019 - 04.2021
CNC Operator
Colfor Manufacturing
02.2014 - 04.2019
Coatings Applicator
Stark Sandblasting
11.2011 - 02.2014
3rd shift Lead Maintenance
Hearthside Food Solutions
04.2003 - 11.2011
High school diploma - General Studies
Lakota Local Schools