Mark A. Van Wormer
Pulaski,NY
Summary
Results-driven maintenance mechanic specializing in quality control and preventive maintenance. Proven expertise in machinery installation and routine inspections, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing production downtime. Extensive training from a Fortune 200 company, with a role as a safety investigator. Managed maintenance and financial oversight for equipment exceeding $160,000 monthly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Geiers-Sausage
Bradenton, Florida
04.2021 - 09.2025
- Performed routine maintenance on production machinery at Geiers-Sausage facility.
- Inspected equipment for safety and operational efficiency during daily checks.
- Repaired mechanical issues to minimize downtime in sausage production processes.
- Assisted with installation of new machinery and equipment in processing areas.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions effectively.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Operator-Mechanic
PepsiCo
Bradenton, Florida
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Coordinated with team members to manage workflow and meet production targets.
- Documented production data accurately for reporting purposes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Operator-Mechanic
Carabongo Enterprises
Bradenton, Florida
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Coordinated with team members to manage workflow and meet production targets.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Machinist
Schneider Packaging Equipment
Brewerton, New York
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for packaging equipment.
- Maintained and calibrated machinery for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on design improvements for production efficiency.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to minimize downtime during production runs.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pulaski Jr-Sr High School
Pulaski NY06-1986
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Advanced machine operation
- Lathe machine operation
- Electrical systems troubleshooting
- Electrical repair
- Forklift operation
- Rigging operation
- HAZMAT expert
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Geiers-Sausage
04.2021 - 09.2025
Operator-Mechanic
PepsiCo
04.2020 - 05.2021
Operator-Mechanic
Carabongo Enterprises
01.2014 - 03.2020
Machinist
Schneider Packaging Equipment
04.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Pulaski Jr-Sr High School