John Broder

Work History

union local 716

St Louis, MO

09/28/00 - 12/26/11

Performed installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, equipment and systems in accordance with applicable codes and safety standards.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
Troubleshot mechanical issues on various types of industrial equipment.
Repaired pumps, valves, conveyors, fans, blowers and other related equipment.
Assisted in the alignment and calibration of machines prior to startup.
Disassembled faulty parts for inspection or replacement using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
Installed new machines according to blueprints, schematics and manufacturer's specifications.
Reassembled machines after performing repairs or maintenance.
Inspected bearings, shafts, gears and other moving parts for signs of wear or damage.
Performed welding operations for fabricating new parts or repairing existing components.
Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications and establish work procedures.

EEI Global

Joppa, IL

12/27/11 - 09/18/22

Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
Reported any discrepancies or abnormalities in the production process immediately to supervisor.
Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

EEI Global

Joppa, IL

10/24/16 - 09/10/22

Conducted safety training for employees and visitors to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Assessed workplace conditions for potential hazards, such as chemical exposure and poor ergonomics.
Developed emergency response plans to address possible health and safety incidents.
Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols.
Maintained records of all safety-related incidents and created reports detailing corrective actions taken.
Investigated accidents in the workplace and reported findings to management.
Performed regular risk assessments to evaluate the need for additional safety measures or procedures.
Created policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety standards.
Collaborated with other departments within the organization on various initiatives related to health and safety.
Participated in emergency drills designed to prepare staff for potential disasters or emergencies.
Educated workers on the importance of wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Conducted audits of existing processes and procedures related to health and safety protocols in order to assess effectiveness.
Conducted safety briefings at beginning and end of shifts to inform crews of daily task safety hazards.
Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.