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Joseph Ward

New Albany,IN

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Skills

  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • safety compliances
  • motor controls
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Welding techniques
  • Parts fabrication
  • Pump maintenance
  • Machine lubrication
  • Piping systems
  • Electrical And PLC troubleshooting

Work History

Maintenance Multicraft Technician

Brown Forman Cooperage
Louisville, KY
01.2006 - Current
  • Troubleshot electrical control circuits with the use of multi-meters.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Maintained machines with regular repairs and removal of worn or broken tooling or dies.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.

Master Maintenance Technician

Faurecia Automotive
Louisville, KY
07.2005 - 01.2006
  • Troubleshot CNC tube benders. electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
  • Maintained and modified quality welds with Motoman robots.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.

Electromechanical Technician

Worthington Steel
Louisville, KY
11.2004 - 07.2005
  • Maintained records of all repairs performed on electromechanical systems.
  • Met safety procedures and regulations, maintained equipment and provided preventive maintenance to maintain secure operations.
  • Identified root cause of complex electrical control system malfunctions through fault isolation techniques.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Programmed, debugged, and maintained PLCs using ladder logic

Maintenance Technician

Tower
Corydon, IN
11.1994 - 11.2004
  • Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment with troubleshooting abilities.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Repaired or replaced defective components of machinery a bit nd equipment.
  • Calibrated instruments used in the manufacturing process according to established standards.
  • Troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns in order to minimize downtime losses.
  • Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments according to operational requirements.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
  • Evaluated the performance of existing machinery to identify potential problems before they occur.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.

Infantryman

US Army
Ft. Campbell, KY
04.1989 - 12.1994
  • Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
  • Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Maintenance Specialty

Ivy Tech
Sellersburg

References

References available upon request.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
Joseph Ward