Michael Lemon
Fredericksburg,Ohio
Summary
Skilled craftsman in a variety of areas. Extensive background in welding and fabrication. Successfully completed a Mechanical Maintenance Program with LuK USA and the State of Ohio. Tow motor certified.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Shop Foreman
Heartland Stairways
11.2024 - Current
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and smooth communication between teams.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by closely monitoring team performance and providing constructive feedback.
Maintenance Mechanic
Go-Jo Corporation
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Strong in preventive maintenance, welding, general plant maintenance, pneumatics, crane operations
Maintenance Mechanic
Yoder Lumber
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Strong in sawmill operations, sawmill equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-B
01.2008 - 01.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
LuK USA, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Strong in troubleshooting mechanical presses, hydraulic presses, hydraulic units, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, conveyors, lathes, mills, grinders
Master Fitter
Babcock and Wilcox
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Strong in fitting, welding and grinding operations on large and small components held to a tight tolerance
Maintenance Mechanic
LuK USA, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Strong in troubleshooting mechanical presses, hydraulic presses, hydraulic units, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, conveyors, lathes, mills, grinders
Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice
LuK USA, LLC
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Successfully completed rotations in Pressroom, Machining, Assembly, Special Equipment, Heat Treat, Torque Converter Manufacturing
Served in the United States Marine Corps
01.1995 - 01.1999
Education
General Diploma -
Waynedale High School
01.1995
Career Passport - Welding
Wayne County Schools Career Center
01.1995
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Safety awareness
- Task delegation
- Fabrication skills
- Equipment operation
- Tool management
- Critical thinking
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Metal Shop Foreman
Heartland Stairways
11.2024 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Go-Jo Corporation
01.2018 - 11.2024
Maintenance Mechanic
Yoder Lumber
01.2016 - 01.2018
Maintenance Mechanic
LuK USA, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master Fitter
Babcock and Wilcox
01.2009 - 01.2014
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-B
01.2008 - 01.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
LuK USA, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice
LuK USA, LLC
01.2002 - 01.2005
Served in the United States Marine Corps
01.1995 - 01.1999
General Diploma -
Waynedale High School
Career Passport - Welding
Wayne County Schools Career Center