Kalen Truckenmiller
Rockford,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Technician
Wolter inc.
Rockford, IL
02.2022 - Current
- Journeyman technician in shop
- Performed maintenance on a range of industrial machinery like forklifts, skid loaders, and boom/scissor lifts.
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical issues by utilizing diagnostic tools including multimeters and computer programs.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe environment.
- Identified potential safety risks associated with the operation of certain machinery.
- Conducted tests to ensure proper functioning of equipment after repairs were completed.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery, engines and other components.
- Documented all actions taken when troubleshooting problems with machinery.
Firefighter/EMT
Northwest fire protection district
Rockford, IL
11.2016 - Current
- Perform life savings measures.
- Efficiently managed a group of 5 to 7 firefighters.
- Led as captain for three years
- Train drivers in professional driving techniques and safety protocols
- I am in charge of overseeing vehicle maintenance and station maintenance.
- Inspect vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Assist in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Prepare detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Maintenance Technician
Jll/Amazon
Rockford, IL
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Perform scheduled and break down repairs on material handling equipment, industrial dryers, and printers
- Reliability maintenance and precision alignment
- Knowledge in industrial electrical ie: 240v and 480v wiring, motors, drives
- Train other technicians to perform maintenance repairs
- Follow all safety procedures ie: LOTO, PTP, JSA's
- Successfully passed tech
- III level test.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
Maintenance Technician
Axium Foods
South Beloit, IL
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintain production and packaging machine, Industrial ovens and fryers
- Perform fabrication, welding, plumbing, electrical work.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Forklift Technician
Fitzgerald equipment
Rockford, IL
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Repair and maintain forklifts, scissor lifts, floor scrubbers, and boom lifts.
- Replaced defective parts in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Troubleshot electrical wiring issues on lift trucks.
- Maintained a clean work area according to safety regulations.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on forklifts using computerized diagnostic tools.
Forklift Technician
Rockford Industrial Equipment
Rockford, IL
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Repaired and maintained forklifts
- Inspected, serviced and maintained forklift equipment as needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all forklifts including changing oil, lubricating moving parts, checking tire pressure.
- Documented all repairs performed on each machine in accordance with company policies.
Landscaping
Cmm and associates
Rockford, IL
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Executed various landscaping tasks
- Led and managed a mowing crew.
- Operated skid loader proficiently
- Performed lawn maintenance duties including cutting grass.
- Lawn mower and vehicle maintenance.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding landscaping issues.
- Assisted in the removal of old landscaping elements when necessary.
- Performed minor carpentry duties such as installing shelves or repairing doors.
- Performed general maintenance duties including painting and carpentry tasks.
- Performed basic carpentry tasks such as framing walls or installing doors, drywalling and mudding
Landscaper
Lawn care by walter
Cherry Valley, IL
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Implemented pesticide application techniques to effectively combat pests. Utilized various methods for pest control resulting in enhanced crop yields. Successfully managed pesticide applications to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Operated forklift equipment proficiently to safely and efficiently load pallets
- Operate skid loaders, wheel loaders, and a variety of other machinery.
- Performed lawn maintenance duties including cutting grass.
- Tree trimming.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guilford High School
Rockford, IL04-2015
Skills
- Microsoft programs
- Customer service skills
- Skid loader operator
- Mechanic
- Industrial Equipment Experience
- Plumbing
- Landscape Maintenance
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Automotive Repair
- Blueprint Reading
- Handyman
- Forklift
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction
- Schematics
- Manufacturing
- Programmable logic controllers
- Leadership
- Mechanical knowledge
- Assembly
- Basic math
- Welding
- Communication skills
- Automotive diagnostics
- Management
- Electrical experience
- Lean manufacturing
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- EMT-B
- OSHA 10
- Present
- EMT Certification
- EMT License
School
Guilford high school
Assessments
- Diesel engine repair, Proficient, 07/01/24, Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, and understanding the tools used in this setting
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 01/01/22, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 02/01/24, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 01/01/24, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Timeline
Journeyman Technician
Wolter inc.
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Jll/Amazon
04.2021 - 02.2022
Maintenance Technician
Axium Foods
02.2020 - 04.2021
Forklift Technician
Fitzgerald equipment
04.2018 - 03.2019
Firefighter/EMT
Northwest fire protection district
11.2016 - Current
Forklift Technician
Rockford Industrial Equipment
11.2016 - 03.2018
Landscaping
Cmm and associates
03.2015 - 11.2016
Landscaper
Lawn care by walter
02.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Guilford High School
- Certified Forklift Operator
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- EMT-B
- OSHA 10
- Present
- EMT Certification
- EMT License
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