JON Pewoski
Hastings,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated machine repair professional with extensive experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven track record in optimizing equipment performance and ensuring operational efficiency while coordinating tasks within teams.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Machine Repairman
Steelcase
09.2018 - Current
- Repaired and performed preventive maintenance on plant machinery including paint lines, Trumpf NC stamping presses, Minster presses, Cincinnati hydraulic and mechanical press brakes, Minster roll forms, and Bystronic laser cutters to ensure operational efficiency.
- Repaired and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance at Steelcase.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using precision tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment modifications and upgrades.
- Supported shift leadership by coordinating tasks and facilitating communication among team members during temporary assignments.
Head Freshman Football Coach
Hastings High School
Hastings, Michigan
01.2009 - Current
- Conduct practices focused on maximizing athlete performance and skill development.
- Create strategic game plans for assistant coaches and team to optimize in-game execution.
- Develop and schedule daily practice plans for assistant coaches and athletes to enhance training effectiveness.
- Attend off-season Coaching Clinics and prepare athletes for the upcoming season by utilizing the weight room and attending Passing and Team Camps.
Journeyman Machine Repairman
Tokia Rika (trmi)
06.2007 - 01.2018
- Repaired and performed preventive maintenance on automated and manual production lines for electrical interior automotive switches and steering electrical components.
- Troubleshot mechanical systems including SMC air cylinders, belt conveyors, pneumatic slides, Yamaha robot slides, and Denso robots.
- Troubleshot electrical systems including Banner and Keyence camera systems, Keyence fiber optic sensors, Keyence laser sensors, Turk proximity switches, and Omron PLCs.
Certified Maintenance Technician
Pratt Industries Corrugating Division
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Performed repair and preventative maintenance on Emba, Langston, and Greenwood finishing machines and Marquip corrugating equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical problems in machinery to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Maintained roll conveyor systems and all conveyor pusher systems to support efficient material handling.
- Fabricated materials using Stick and Mig welding equipment along with Miller Plasma Cutter.
Journeyman Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Lansing Board of Water and Light
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Rebuilt and repaired General Electric 1200 psi steam turbines, 80 megawatt General Electric generators, Babcock and Wilcox coal pulverizers, Babcock and Wilcox boilers, coal conveyors, and feed water systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and executed repairs on machinery, restoring functionality and ensuring continuous operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on pumps and motors, contributing to system reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Executed routine inspections of mechanical systems and equipment, identifying potential issues to maintain operational integrity.
UAW Journeyman Machine Repair
Lear Corporation Seating Division
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Repair and preventive Maintenance on Seat Actuator, Feedrite and Orbitform Peening Machines.
- Developed and distributed preventive maintenance directives to all tradesmen, ensuring consistent maintenance practices.
- Re-established Small Tool Repair Department to enhance repair efficiency.
- Acquired foundational pipefitting skills through one year of hands-on training.
Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Lack’s Industries
01.1986 - 01.1999
- Executed repair tasks and performed preventative maintenance on automated overhead cranes, plating tank solution pumps, dynapower rectifiers, motor control centers, waste treatment pumps, presses, and sludge drier to ensure machinery functionality.
- Schedule and assign Preventative and Maintenance Work Orders.
- Requisition and purchase Maintenance Department Materials.
- Fabricated materials for construction projects using stick, TIG, and MIG welding techniques.
- Obtained quotes and specifications from mechanical and electrical contractors for major facility expansions and upgrades.
Education
Denso Robot Training -
Denso Robot Manufacturing
Marysville, TN01-2007
Industrial Electrics -
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids01-1996
Diploma -
Eaton Rapids High School
Eaton Rapids01-1984
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Efficiency Improvement
- Organized
- Leadership
Activities
- Hastings High School Varsity Football Coach
- Hastings High School Head Freshmen Football Coach
- 4H Leader Barry County 4-H Horse Program
Timeline
Journeyman Machine Repairman
Steelcase
09.2018 - Current
Head Freshman Football Coach
Hastings High School
01.2009 - Current
Journeyman Machine Repairman
Tokia Rika (trmi)
06.2007 - 01.2018
Certified Maintenance Technician
Pratt Industries Corrugating Division
01.2006 - 01.2007
Journeyman Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Lansing Board of Water and Light
01.2004 - 01.2006
UAW Journeyman Machine Repair
Lear Corporation Seating Division
01.1999 - 01.2004
Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Lack’s Industries
01.1986 - 01.1999
Denso Robot Training -
Denso Robot Manufacturing
Industrial Electrics -
Grand Rapids Community College
Diploma -
Eaton Rapids High School