Matthew Ash
Owensville,IN
Summary
Lead Maintenance Technician with background in manufacturing and factory environments. Works well with other employees and demonstrates good leadership abilities. Trained on many different equipment operations and maintenance. Reputation for willingness to work long hours to complete jobs, including weekends if necessary. Effective Supervisor with 24 years of related experience. Effective in providing structured leadership and conflict resolution. Performs or delegates preventive maintenance or emergency repairs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Berry Global
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure facility safety and functionality.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
Maintenance Technician
Aeroteck
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted routine inspections of mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented effective repairs to minimize downtime.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Farbest FoodsInc
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Supervised maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
Lead Mechanic
Road And Rail
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Measured and inspected parts to detect wear and misalignment.
- Dismantled machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to 6 employees.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Oversaw and optimized work of craftsmen performing high-quality, precision work.
- Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
Lead Maintenance Technician
United Methodist Village Inc.
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Mentored new hires on best practices for equipment maintenance and company procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintenance Technician
Walmart DC 6059
10.1998 - 01.2014
- Reduced equipment failures, meticulously adhering to manufacturers' maintenance guidelines.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Industrial Maintenance Technician
Vincennes University
Fort Branch, IN04.2022
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Training and Development
- Work Assignment Delegation
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Crew Coordination
- Goal Management
- Team Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Consistent
Additional Information
I was the Captain of the Bridgeport Fire department for 23 years. I was also Master of the Masonic Lodge for 2 years.
Timeline
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Berry Global
07.2022 - 09.2025
Maintenance Technician
Aeroteck
01.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Maintenance Technician
Farbest FoodsInc
07.2018 - 01.2022
Lead Mechanic
Road And Rail
09.2016 - 07.2018
Lead Maintenance Technician
United Methodist Village Inc.
07.2014 - 06.2016
Maintenance Technician
Walmart DC 6059
10.1998 - 01.2014
Certificate of Completion - Industrial Maintenance Technician
Vincennes University