Michael Houde

• Specialize in Preventive Maintenance
• Educated and mentored new technicians on the most effective techniques for machine operation and repair.
• Demonstrated quick problem-solving skills in diagnosing mechanical and electrical system malfunctions, resulting in minimal downtime.
• Acquired the skills to independently rebuild finwheels, drive rollers, lower drives, reducers, pumps and conveyors.
• Restored functionality by diagnosing and fixing issues with wiring, switches, relays, and electrical components.
• Executed repairs on a range of hydraulic & pneumatic systems involving motor servicing, pump calibration, valve replacement as well as conveyor and drive train maintenance.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently understand and execute tasks as per specifications mentioned in tech manuals.
• Effectively utilized a diverse array of equipment in daily operations such as industrial band saws, drill press, angle grinders, belt grinders, hydraulic press,and more.
• Troubleshot issues related to three phase electricity
• Successfully incorporated the use of Mega Meter and Multi Meter, resulting in improved testing efficiency.
• Skilled in utilizing various electrical equipment such as contractors, overloads, V.F.D's and also proficient in troubleshooting safety circuits using relays and contact blocks along with ultrasonic sensors and I/O cards.
• Proficient in working with Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drives through hands-on programming experience.
• Efficiently utilized HMI and Pendants to program ABB robots
• Applied strong analytical skills to interpret and execute Schematics effectively for successful repairs.
• Ensured optimal equipment performance through regular cleaning and lubrication of components.
• Ensured precise and organized record-keeping of all completed maintenance tasks.
• Operated various heavy equipment such as forklifts, sky jacks, and walkies to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Mastered the principles of Lock out Tag out through extensive training
• Optimized the process of ordering and receiving replacement parts
• Performed soldering of pipes.

• Experienced Residential Property Manager successful at raising occupancy rates by securing long-term tenants.
• Over-see daily operations, maintenance and administration of all properties.
• Expertise in tenant relations, sales, marketing and business transactions.
• Successful in collecting 100% of rent owed and managing outstanding tenant issues
• Detail-oriented and organized property manager effective at managing personal, property, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Responded to tenant maintenance requests according to agreed conditions for building functionality.
• Verify that all tenants' complaints were handled promptly and appropriately.
• Carefully screen applicants for tenancy.
• Complete final move-out walk-through for tenants.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and appliance repairs.
• Perform all landscaping duties such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, bushes, raking leaves, debris.
• Budgeting
• Tenant and eviction laws

• Specialize in Preventive Maintenance as a level 8 tech at Tyson Foods.
• Respond quickly to diagnose problems with mechanical and electrical systems using advanced troubleshooting abilities with minimal downtime.
• Responsible for repair, rebuild and preventive maintenance activities involving hydraulic & pneumatic equipment including motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, and drive trains. (including bearings, input shafts, gearboxes, couplings and belt drivers)
• knowledge to independently rebuild finwheels, drive rollers, lower drives, reducers, pumps and conveyors.
• Work with contactor's, overloads, V.F.D's, safety circuits, relays, contact blocks, ultrasonic sensors and I/O cards.
• Repair or replace faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
• Efficiently read and follow instructions with tech manuals
• Daily equipment used, Industrial band saws, drill press, angle grinders, belt grinders, hydraulic press, torch's, power tools, die grinder, tap and die sets.
• Troubleshooting three phase electricity
• Use of Mega Meter and Multi Meter
• Experience with programming Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drives.
• Programming ABB robots while using HMI and Pendants
• Understand and follow Schematics for repair purposes
• Maintain equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
• Train new technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
• Operate forklifts, sky jacks, walkies and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
• Trained in Lock out Tag out
• Ordering replacement parts
• Soldering pipes.