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Justin Kolb

Pittsboro,IN

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Weston Foods
11.2020 - Current
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.

Owner/Operator Technician

Kolb Automotive
09.2015 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Automotive Technician

Spring Mills Auto
01.2012 - 09.2015
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.

Diesel Technician

Freightliner
07.2011 - 12.2011
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
  • Inspected [Vehicles] for repair and maintenance needs.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.

Heavy Equipment Technician

Panhandle Builders & Excavating
01.2007 - 06.2010
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
  • Maintained quality and safety by reporting equipment issues and malfunctions for repairs.
  • Kept efficient time and material records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.2006

Skills

  • Hard Drives
  • Creative Solutions
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Workstation Equipment Monitoring
  • Cost Savings
  • Component Installations
  • Safety Standards Compliance
  • Reading and Determining Measurements
  • Safe Driving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Machine Setup and Shutdown
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Defect Identification
  • Waste Reduction

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Weston Foods
11.2020 - Current

Owner/Operator Technician

Kolb Automotive
09.2015 - 12.2019

Automotive Technician

Spring Mills Auto
01.2012 - 09.2015

Diesel Technician

Freightliner
07.2011 - 12.2011

Heavy Equipment Technician

Panhandle Builders & Excavating
01.2007 - 06.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis
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