Joshua Dahlke
Evergreen
Summary
Lead Maintenance Technician with 7+ years maintaining electrical, mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic and plumbing in factory environments. Trained in steam boiler operations and repairs and experience in arc and tig welding. Team player who collaborates with all involved to get the job done. Willing to learn new systems, equipment, or procedures and apply prior knowledge to benefit the company and team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
Conecuh Sausage Inc
Evergreen
09.2018 - 01.2026
- Led maintenance team to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed timely repairs on production machinery (Weber vacuum packing and multivac vacuum packing machines, Alkar and Marlen smokehouses, Rieser stuffer systems and handtmann stuffer systems, Fanuc robots, conveyor systems, large mixers and grinding systems, box erectors and case sealers), ammonia and Freon refrigeration equipment( evaporators, screw and recip compressors, evapco condensers, makeup air units), and all other equipment needed for daily operation including air compressors, boilers, RO and water softener systems, and chemical systems used for water treatment and sanitation equipment.
- Collaborated with production staff throughout plant to address equipment concerns promptly.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools for efficient operations.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential maintenance needs early.
- Ordered necessary parts for repairs and installations for all equipment necessary for production, refrigeration systems, and daily operating equipment.
- Repaired and replaced electrical components including plcs, contactors, safety cards and relays, soft starters, vfds, estops, disconnects and motors for machinery and equipment.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians in the team.
Electrical Apprentice
J&J solutions
Perry
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Installed electrical systems under supervision of licensed electricians.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues and performed repairs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for electrical installations.
- Followed regulatory guidelines for safe electrical practices on projects.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
Education
Welding And Cutting Tech And Pre Engineering
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, Mississippi, MS 08.2010 - 05.2013
Tupelo High School
Tupelo, MSSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical repairs
- Spare parts management
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Routine inspections
- Project planning
- HVAC systems
- Welding techniques
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Steam boilers
- Air compressor operation and maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment installation
- Power distribution
- Lighting
- Building automation systems
- Pneumatic controls
- Conveyor maintenance and controls
- Robotic troubleshooting and repair
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Conecuh Sausage Inc
09.2018 - 01.2026
Electrical Apprentice
J&J solutions
05.2018 - 09.2018
Welding And Cutting Tech And Pre Engineering
Itawamba Community College
08.2010 - 05.2013
Tupelo High School