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Jon McElyea

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Knowledgeable maintenance worker offers 15 years of troubleshooting and repair experience with advanced technical knowledge. Dependable and service-driven with strong safety record and excellent follow-through. Team player and ready to learn new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Mechanic

Burlington Graphic Systems
Racine, WI
03.2021 - Current
  • Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
  • Inventoried machine parts and equipment.
  • Handled routine cosmetic updates such as painting walls and replacing outdated fixtures.
  • Worked production for trim cutting and weeding of graphic materials

Electrician Apprentice

Gorsuch Electric
Lake Beach, IL
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
  • Put in new new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
  • Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
  • Followed all relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
  • Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
  • Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.

General Warehouse Employee

Uline
Kenosha, WI
05.2014 - 04.2019
  • Set company-wide record for most corrugate receiving putaways in a week
  • Received warehouse-wide award for receiving/shipping more than 47,500 lines in one year without a single error
  • Trained and certified on high picker, reach truck, sit down forklift with and without clamp, electric stretch wrapping machine or hand wrap, electric bander, and manual pallet jacks
  • Performed audits and documented and commented on the quality of equipment
  • Submitted safety/production comments including vehicle inspections
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.

Building Maintenance

Zion Park District
Zion, IL
06.2007 - 05.2014
  • Acted as lead maintenance mechanic for entire Park District
  • Oversaw and performed repairs for multiple buildings and outdoor areas, including community pool
  • Evaluated buildings, machinery, and safety equipment through detailed inspections
  • Led safety meetings and trained employees on confined space and safety guidelines
  • Kept up-to-date records on building, machine, vehicle, and safety equipment
  • Performed basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, drywall, and flooring
  • Worked on both baseboard heating and forced air
  • Ensured building cleanliness, including floor waxing and burnishing
  • Performed numerous outdoor maintenance jobs, including mowing, weed whacking, and arborist work
  • Set up for events held in the park district buildings

Education

EMT Basic Certification

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
12.2016

Business

Columbia College of Missouri
Zion, IL

Skills

Mechanical and Maintenance Expertise
Preventative Maintenance
Facilities Painting and Repair
Repair Work Planning
Equipment Assembly
Safety Monitoring and Compliance
Willing to Learn

Timeline

Maintenance Mechanic

Burlington Graphic Systems
03.2021 - Current

Electrician Apprentice

Gorsuch Electric
04.2019 - 03.2021

General Warehouse Employee

Uline
05.2014 - 04.2019

Building Maintenance

Zion Park District
06.2007 - 05.2014

EMT Basic Certification

Gateway Technical College

Business

Columbia College of Missouri
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