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JUSTIN FLATGARD

Fergus Falls,MN

Summary

Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong people and troubleshooting abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Fresenius Dialysis
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced equipment performance by conducting thorough preventive maintenance on biomedical devices.
  • Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
  • Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
  • Installed, calibrated and monitored Dialysis devices.
  • Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
  • Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.

Brewmaster

ABC Brewing
10.2017 - 05.2023
  • Ran a complete 6 Barrel brewhouse which included the brewing, fermentation, kegging, canning, and some sales as well
  • Collected and examined materials samples to evaluate clarity, consistency, and texture
  • Connected, maintained, and repaired pipes, hoses, pumps, and filters
  • Controlled machine functions, including draining, separating, clarifying, and mixing materials
  • Sanitized high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences
  • Managed inventory of raw materials, ensuring consistent availability for production needs.

Maintenance Technician

Excel Plastic's
10.2016 - 03.2020
  • Diagnosed and solved different types of mechanical and electrical system problems
  • Restored service quickly with excellent troubleshooting and repair abilities
  • Kept building and grounds clean with regular trash removal, landscaping, and parking lot repairs
  • Replaced malfunctioning parts and related broken wires and cables
  • Completed daily inspection and maintenance checklists
  • Lubricated components and replaced worn parts to complete preventative maintenance
  • Inspected, operated, and tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
  • Maintained building grounds with skilled landscaping and debris removal
  • Met work needs consistently by keeping good stock of parts on hand
  • Improved equipment function by troubleshooting issues and correcting problems
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, and devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools

Facility Operator

Stadter Center
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Ran Monthly fire drills
  • Contributed to strong safety standards through effective monitoring and reporting procedures
  • Safety monitoring
  • Bi weekly checks to make sure back up generator was working properly
  • Drywall repair
  • Coordinated with outside vendors for HVAC/Electrical per company request
  • Responded promptly to customer, vendor, and staff questions and quickly resolved issues, cultivating strong, long-term relationships

CNC Machine Operator

Bobcat
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Maintained consistency of work with good manufacturing practices and strong attention to detail
  • Selected and loaded proper CNC program in controls, enabling machine operation
  • Produced work in conformance with tight tolerances, accurately reading technical documentation and work orders
  • Prevented equipment breakdowns with proactive maintenance actions and general upkeep
  • Checked parts using visual and manual inspection equipment with calipers and micrometers
  • Identified and resolved problems with tooling and settings
  • Used provided layout to make offsets and change tooling
  • Followed quality and production requirements when operating saw machines to create manufactured product components
  • Protected machinery and workpieces by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling
  • Maintained cut precision by removing and replacing dull tools
  • Set up equipment for new production runs, mounting and aligning tools and attachments for precise cuts
  • Mounted, installed, aligned, and secured tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
  • Stopped machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and forklifts to move heavy loads around work, storage, and shipping spaces

Technician

Meridian Resturants
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Investigated reported technical issues and determined needed actions
  • Calibrated, maintained, and repaired equipment for reliable performance
  • Assessed technical problems with excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities
  • Maintained accurate records, documenting completed work orders and job-specific details in tracking system
  • Prolonged life of equipment through proper cleaning and upkeep
  • Completed repairs and installations using excellent knowledge of industry systems and equipment
  • Trained maintenance team members and users in technical best practices
  • Connected components and wiring with good soldering and welding abilities

Education

GED -

Austin ALC
Austin, MN
06.2004

Skills

  • Installation and repair
  • Equipment cleaning and sterilization
  • Production reporting
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosis
  • Coordination
  • Task prioritization
  • Equipment troubleshooting

Timeline

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Fresenius Dialysis
06.2023 - Current

Brewmaster

ABC Brewing
10.2017 - 05.2023

Maintenance Technician

Excel Plastic's
10.2016 - 03.2020

Facility Operator

Stadter Center
01.2016 - 09.2016

Technician

Meridian Resturants
06.2015 - 12.2015

CNC Machine Operator

Bobcat
08.2012 - 05.2016

GED -

Austin ALC
JUSTIN FLATGARD