KOMLAVI DAMADO
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Analytical Industrial Technician well-versed in installing, maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment and electrical systems while leading teams in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems. Experienced in isolating root causes of maintenance problems to develop expedient solutions. Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety to promote maximum efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Tyson Foods
Waterloo, IA
04.2021 - Current
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
- Performed root-cause analysis on defective components, disassembling them to identify issues and completing necessary repairs.
- Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
- Educated production workers on routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
- Determined sources of problems resulting in machinery malfunction, utilizing evaluation instruments and visual and auditory observation to troubleshoot defective equipment.
- Maintained operability and safety of machinery and equipment by performing inspections and preventive maintenance.
Machine Operator
Perdue Foods
Harrisonburg, VA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes
General Labor Worker
Pilgrim's
Broadway, VA
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Electrical Technician
Export Trading Group
LOME, TOGO (West Africa)
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
- Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Automation Engineering Technology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.2022
Career Studies Certificate - Manufacturing Engineering Technician 1
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.2022
Career Studies Certificate - Aplied Mechatronics 1
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
High Technical Training Institute
LOME-TOGO (west Africa)06.2010
High School Diploma - Industrial Electronics Technology
CEFOP-ASA
LOME-TOGO (west Africa)06.2008
Skills
- System Layouts
- Hazard Prevention
- Design Standards
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Safe Work Practices
- Waste Reduction
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Basic welding
- Basic knowledge about (PLC,HMI,SCADA)
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
Sport, Travel, Reading, and Music
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Tyson Foods
04.2021 - Current
Machine Operator
Perdue Foods
02.2020 - 03.2021
General Labor Worker
Pilgrim's
04.2018 - 01.2020
Electrical Technician
Export Trading Group
12.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Automation Engineering Technology
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Manufacturing Engineering Technician 1
Blue Ridge Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Aplied Mechatronics 1
Blue Ridge Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
High Technical Training Institute
High School Diploma - Industrial Electronics Technology
CEFOP-ASA
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