Lucas Knie
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Skilled professional demonstrates abilities in troubleshooting and fixing problems within all vehicle systems. Adept at working quickly and accurately to repair, replace, or refurbish components. Proficient in maintaining records, updating logs and training employees.
Reliable Millwright with background in industrial machinery installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, blueprints interpretation, precision measurement and machine alignment. Demonstrated strengths include problem-solving capabilities, teamwork skills and safety adherence. Proven track record of increasing machinery efficiency and reducing downtime in previous roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dee Zee Manufacturing
DesMoines, IA
09.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to support timely distribution of products.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Organized goods on loading dock for efficient access during shipping.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to facilitate effective stock management.
Mechanic
Cappy's Tire & Auto Service
Newton, IA
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools, enhancing repair accuracy and reducing turnaround time.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks on diverse vehicle models to ensure reliability.
- Repaired and replaced tires efficiently following safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices and repair techniques, fostering skill development and improving team efficiency.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired critical vehicle components, ensuring optimal safety and performance for customers.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
Trash Truck Driver
Dodd's Trash Hauling & Recycling
Newton, IA
12.2012 - 05.2023
- Operated trash truck to collect waste and recycling materials, ensuring adherence to collection schedules.
- Followed designated routes to ensure timely service and minimize delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Diagnosed and repaired company trucks.
- Replaced hydraulic cylinders to ensure optimal truck performance.
- Performed minor engine and brake repairs to maintain optimal vehicle functionality.
- Wheel & tire repair and replacement.
Agricultural Millwright
Iowa Elevator Systems & Service
Carlisle, IA
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Installed and maintained equipment in grain handling systems.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts through welding, grinding, machining, or fabricating replacements, ensuring equipment reliability.
- Replaced worn parts to prevent equipment failures.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain operational efficiency and prevent equipment failures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, enhancing team problem-solving capabilities.
- Operated hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Assisted in the assembly of new machinery components.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Facilitated movement of heavy machinery to designated locations and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Education
Newton Senior
Newton, IASkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Training others
- Technical troubleshooting
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Brake inspection
- Engine rebuilding
- Hydraulic repair
- Tire replacement
- Electrical system rewiring
- Transfer case repair
- Hand and power tools
- Ignition systems
- Exhaust systems
- Automotive diagnostics
- Power steering repair
- Steering systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Conveyor systems
- Structural welding
- Equipment installation
- Equipment set up
- Diagram and schematic reading
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Ase Certified
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dee Zee Manufacturing
09.2025 - Current
Mechanic
Cappy's Tire & Auto Service
04.2020 - 05.2023
Agricultural Millwright
Iowa Elevator Systems & Service
08.2014 - 04.2016
Trash Truck Driver
Dodd's Trash Hauling & Recycling
12.2012 - 05.2023
Newton Senior