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Loren Kast

Dubuque,IA

Summary

Hardworking Maintenance Technician bringing 12+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

WEBBER METALS
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Machine repair and preventative maintenance
  • Electrical and mechanical.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.

Maintenance Technician

Simmon's Pet Food
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • 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.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.

Maintenance Technician

Dubuque Stamping & Mfg
12.2017 - 11.2021
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.

Industrial Laborer

Express Employment Professionals
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Used different machines and tools based on individual job requirements.
  • Worked correctly and safely with range of different materials and components.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Set up and broke down production equipment based on job specifications.
  • Followed strict quality control processes and procedures to meet high standards.
  • Worked correctly and safely with range of different materials and components

Industrial Worker

Sedona
01.2010 - 11.2015
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.

Extrusion Specialist Propulse

A Schieffer Co
12.2012 - 06.2015
  • Setting up, repairing, and cleaning both extrusion lines and changing tooling and screw
  • Setting up all temps and speeds
  • Maintaining all materials and checking dimensions of hose for discrepancies
  • Completing all paperwork and data entry
  • Responsible to check bad product and quarantine it if I must.
  • Measured extruded products to identify imperfections and adjusted controls to adhere to project specifications.
  • Completed product traceability, logs and production reports to accurately document extrusion-related activities.
  • Met production goals through timely changeover and proper set up of injection molds and workstations.
  • Operated mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to required consistency.

Education

Associate of Science - Industrial maintenance

Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA
05.2021

Skills

  • Mechanical expertise
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Blueprints
  • Electrical system repair
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Hand and power tools
  • Equipment installation
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Safety awareness
  • HVAC systems
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Residential construction
  • Plumbing
  • Component installations
  • Voltage meters
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Equipment maintenance proficiency
  • Mechanical skills
  • System repairs
  • Instrumentation measurements
  • Circuit design understanding
  • Programming languages skills
  • Mathematics proficiency
  • 5S organization
  • Inventory maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Root Cause Analysis

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

WEBBER METALS
03.2023 - 07.2023

Maintenance Technician

Simmon's Pet Food
01.2022 - 10.2022

Maintenance Technician

Dubuque Stamping & Mfg
12.2017 - 11.2021

Industrial Laborer

Express Employment Professionals
06.2015 - 12.2017

Extrusion Specialist Propulse

A Schieffer Co
12.2012 - 06.2015

Industrial Worker

Sedona
01.2010 - 11.2015

Associate of Science - Industrial maintenance

Northeast Iowa Community College

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