Joshua Appleberry
Sweet Home,OR
Summary
Hardworking, bringing over six years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties.Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenence Technician
Jeldwen
Stayton, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
Millwright
Advanced Mechanical inc
Brownsville, OR
08.2023 - Current
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
Plant Mechanic
Stahlbush Island Farms
Corvallis, OR
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Changed oil, hydraulic fluid or other lubricants to maintain equipment condition.
- Diagnosed issues with malfunctioning equipment and documented repair needs.
- Lifted and moved loads using jib hoists and rigging during equipment installations or repairs.
- Completed plant facility tunnel or field inspections.
- Monitored equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications.
- Connected metal parts and components with welding and riveting.
- performed "pre op" inspections to make sure line was running smooth and consistently
Utility Maintenance Worker
Entek International
Lebanon, OR, OR
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Transfer silica and polymers to correct bulk system.
- Ensure all silos are full and every thing is set up as good as possible for shift change
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
Maintenance Oiler
Entek International
Lebanon, OR
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Oil changes on large and small gearboxes.
- Corrected and rebuilt old unused lubricating systems
Delivery Driver
Hometown Furniture Center
Lebanon, OR
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 250 miles from home location.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery locations.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Education
GED -
Linn Benton
Albany, OR10.2019
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Safety Compliance
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Equipment Repair
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Plumbing Repairs
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Machinery Lubrication
- Facility Upkeep
- Equipment Maintenance
- Daily Cleaning and Sanitation
- Mechanical Tool Usage
- Parts Installation
- Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Inspection
Education and Training
Albany, OR
Contact
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Timeline
Maintenence Technician
Jeldwen
09.2023 - Current
Millwright
Advanced Mechanical inc
08.2023 - Current
Plant Mechanic
Stahlbush Island Farms
04.2023 - 07.2023
Utility Maintenance Worker
Entek International
08.2020 - 04.2023
Maintenance Oiler
Entek International
09.2018 - 08.2020
Delivery Driver
Hometown Furniture Center
07.2016 - 09.2018
GED -
Linn Benton