Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Michael Kobie

RC Industries
Elkhart,IN
12
years of professional experience

Dependable worker with 30 years of experience across maintenance and repair tasks.,Quick learner of new techniques and equipment operation.,Strong knowledge of tool use and safety practices.,Skilled in troubleshooting and technical support.,Communicative and easygoing professional.,Comfortable with diagnostics and troubleshooting.,Organized and dependable candidate, able to manage multiple priorities with positive attitude.

Work History

Maintenance Technician

1 Year 6 Months
RC Industries | 11.2024 - 05.2026
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify wear, leaks, and mechanical issues before breakdowns.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on production machinery, conveyors, and facility systems.
  • Troubleshot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faults to restore equipment operation.
  • Repaired motors, bearings, belts, pumps, and drive components using hand and power tools.
  • Documented maintenance work, parts usage, and service history in work order systems.
  • Coordinated with production staff to schedule repairs and minimize downtime.

Maintenance Technician

1 Year 8 Months
Cleer Vision Windows | 10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Installed, replaced, and repaired hydraulic and pneumatic components.
  • Applied problem-solving skills to resolve issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and completed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines while limiting disruption to daily operations.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves, and motors.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.

Mechanic

8 Years 2 Months
Self-employeed | 08.2014 - 10.2022
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting steps to locate root causes of equipment issues.
  • Completed partial or full disassembly of equipment to support fast repairs.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to carry out maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Worked with mechanical and electrical systems during installation and repair work.
  • Used test instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters to check system performance.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make accurate repairs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Indiana University South Bend | South Bend, IN | 1998

- Tractor Trailer Combo

Truck Driving Academy | South Bend, Indiana | 1997

- Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment School | Camp Lejeune, North Carolina | 1992

Skills

Performed maintenance and repair for mechanical
electrical
and water systems.
Repaired hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Have a comprehensive and extensive tool inventory.
Experienced with metal welding and parts fabrication tasks.
Serviced single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
Followed lockout and tagout procedures during service tasks.
Supported OSHA compliance and system installation work.
Completed preventive maintenance tasks.
Handled building maintenance duties.
Troubleshot mechanical equipment issues.
Used troubleshooting skills to identify faults.
Maintained strong safety awareness on job sites.
Forklift maintenance and Repair

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

RC Industries
11.2024 - 05.2026Read More

Maintenance Technician

Cleer Vision Windows
10.2022 - 06.2024Read More

Mechanic

Self-employeed
08.2014 - 10.2022Read More

Heavy Equipment School

from Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Truck Driving Academy

from Tractor Trailer Combo
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Indiana University South Bend

Some College (No Degree) from Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
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Michael Kobie