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Jonathan Lass

Nebraska City,NE

Summary

Electromechanical technician with extensive experience in industrial maintenance, electrical controls, automation, and equipment troubleshooting. Strong safety record with long-term LOTO qualification and hands-on work around electrical systems, robotics, hydraulics, and high-speed production equipment. Over a decade of experience in industrial facilities performing rounds, inspections, and equipment condition monitoring. Brings a reliability-focused mindset, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to long-term growth at OPPD.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

AE&I Technician

Cargill
10.2025 - Current
  • Modernize outdated control systems to safe 24-volt architectures and update electrical schematics.
  • Engineer replacements for obsolete components and integrate modern hardware into legacy systems.
  • Design and implement small automated solutions to improve production reliability.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for electrical, PLC, and drive faults on high-speed packaging, portioning, labeling, and robotic equipment.
  • Support plant reliability through safe, methodical diagnostics and system upgrades.

Maintenance Technician

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
07.2022 - 10.2025
  • Performed breakdown troubleshooting on robotic systems, hydraulic sequential press lines, and laser cutting equipment.
  • Diagnosed electrical, PLC, mechanical, and hydraulic faults under time-critical conditions.
  • Installed and commissioned new equipment and upgrades per engineering drawings.

Production Welding Team Leader

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Repaired defective weldments and ensured assemblies met quality standards.
  • Trained new hires and assigned positions to maximize line efficiency.
  • Filled in across all stations to maintain production flow.

Production Welder

Advance Services (Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing)
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Performed MIG welding per drawings on structural components and gussets.
  • Loaded fixtures, repaired defects, and completed welds inaccessible to automated arms.

Security Officer (Industrial Facilities)

Lincoln Guards Security
01.2012 - 04.2019
  • Conducted rounds through industrial buildings, checking equipment conditions, temperatures, and system status.
  • Identified maintenance issues during after-hours inspections and documented findings.
  • Responded to alarms and ensured facility safety across multiple contract sites.

Education

A.S. - Electromechanical Technologies

Southeast Community College
Milford & Lincoln, NE

A.S. - Integrated Technologies (Architectural Focus)

Southeast Community College
Milford & Lincoln, NE
01-2025

College of Architecture

University of Nebraska–Lincoln
01-2018

Skills

  • Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
  • PLC & Drive Fault Diagnostics
  • Industrial Controls (24V systems, schematics, retrofits)
  • Robotics, Hydraulics, Laser Systems
  • Rounds, Inspections & Condition Monitoring
  • Equipment Installation & Commissioning
  • Welding, Fabrication & Blueprint Interpretation
  • Safety-Focused: LOTO, Arc-Flash, Confined Space
  • Forklift & Powered Industrial Truck Operation

Safety & Technical Training

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) — qualified at Cargill & Kawasaki
  • Electrical Safety & Arc-Flash Awareness — internal training
  • Confined Space & Hazard Recognition — industrial safety programs
  • CPR/First Aid — Kawasaki in-house training
  • Experienced operator of multiple forklift and lift-truck types

Timeline

AE&I Technician

Cargill
10.2025 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
07.2022 - 10.2025

Production Welding Team Leader

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
06.2020 - 08.2022

Production Welder

Advance Services (Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing)
04.2019 - 06.2020

Security Officer (Industrial Facilities)

Lincoln Guards Security
01.2012 - 04.2019

College of Architecture

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

A.S. - Electromechanical Technologies

Southeast Community College

A.S. - Integrated Technologies (Architectural Focus)

Southeast Community College
Jonathan Lass
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