Joshua Klebs
Sargento Foods Inc.
Chilton,Wisconsin
16
years of professional experience
Motivated Maintenance Technician Apprentice with expertise in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Enhances production efficiency and ensures safety compliance through effective root cause analysis. Resolves technical issues to minimize downtime and improve operational performance in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Maintenance Technician
5 Months- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Improved reliability of electrical systems by conducting thorough inspections and updates.
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
6 Years 2 Months- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Applied problem-solving skills to efficiently resolve issues with minimal supervision, ensuring operational continuity.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Executed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment repair and maintenance, contributing to reliable operations.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, reducing disruptions to daily operations.
Process Technician
5 Months- Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
- Troubleshot technical issues and implemented solutions, ensuring continuity of production processes.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and equipment settings.
- Developed standard operating procedures, enhancing consistency across shifts and streamlining training for new hires.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
- Optimized process parameters and equipment settings, improving overall production efficiency.
Production Worker
1 Year 3 Months- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations to support organization and enhance productivity.
- Resolved issues promptly to uphold productivity goals.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Ensured accurate product labeling to minimize customer dissatisfaction from mismarked items.
Customer Service Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Resolved customer complaints, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Took ownership of customer issues, ensuring timely resolution and increased customer trust.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Followed through on client requests, effectively resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
Shift Leader
1 Year 1 Month- Provided training and mentorship for new hires, fostering a positive team dynamic and promoting skill development.
- Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Trained and mentored new hires, enhancing team cohesion and facilitating skill development.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling for precision cuts and shapes, ensuring alignment with job specifications.
- Collaborated with team members on complex projects, contributing to timely completions and maintaining high-quality standards.
Fabrication Production Worker
5 Years 5 Months- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations to ensure organized environment, supporting increased productivity.
- Resolved issues promptly to uphold productivity goals and minimize downtime.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Used several high precision measuring devices: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and thread gauges.
Education
No Degree - Customer Service
Certificate
High School Diploma
Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship - Maintenance Technician
Skills
Equipment maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Equipment Repair
Effective communication
Mechanical repair
Troubleshooting techniques
Root cause analysis
Equipment installation
Welding techniques
Hand and power tools
Blueprint reading
Communication skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Sargento Foods Inc.
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Sargento
01.2020 - 03.2026Read More
Process Technician
Sargento Foods Inc.
08.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Production Worker
Sargento Foods Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2019Read More
Customer Service Manager
Metko Inc.
04.2017 - 05.2018Read More
Shift Leader
Metko Inc.
03.2016 - 04.2017Read More
Fabrication Production Worker
Metko Inc.
10.2010 - 03.2016Read More
Chilton Public School
High School Diploma
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Lakeshore Technical College
No Degree from Customer Service
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Lakeshore College
Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship from Maintenance Technician
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