Kurt Dickinson
Superior,MT
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance lead Technician/Machinist with expertise in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance at Designs For Health. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through precise measuring and effective teamwork. Skilled in operating hand and power tools, ensuring safety protocols, and implementing process improvements to minimize downtime and optimize equipment functionality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Designs For Health
Arlee, MT
06.2023 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- 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.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Lead Millwright/Machinist
Rainier Veneer
Spanaway, WA
12.1998 - 06.2023
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
Education
Spanaway Lake High School
Spanaway, WA06-1991
Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
Safe Work Practices
Precise Measuring
Troubleshooting
Acetylene Torches
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Lockout and Tagout Processes
Large Lathe Operation
Equipment Operation
Metal fabrication
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Designs For Health
06.2023 - Current
Lead Millwright/Machinist
Rainier Veneer
12.1998 - 06.2023
Spanaway Lake High School