Michael Sower
Belding,MI
Summary
Adept at leveraging extensive experience in maintenance and technical roles, notably with Coastal Oldcastle, to drive operational excellence and efficiency. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repairs, I excel in enhancing equipment reliability and workplace safety. My proactive approach in preventive maintenance and strong problem-solving abilities contribute to significant improvements in machinery uptime and productivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Coastal Oldcastle
Auburndale, Flordia
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
Mold Technician
Dicastal
Greeneville, MI
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from mold maintenance activities.
- Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled socks with no unnecessary delays.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize accidents and avoid workplace mishaps.
- Troubleshot molding issues and identified root causes for defects in finished products.
- Performed visual inspections of molds to detect any signs of damage or wear.
- Cleared jammed materials from equipment to restore functionality.
- Maintained thorough and accurate production records to achieve or exceed regulatory and internal standards.
Production Technician
ACE Engineering
Belding , MI
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Documented production logs by entering data into computer system.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building or testing prototypes or new products.
- Verified accuracy of finished goods prior to shipment from the facility.
- Trained new personnel in operating procedures for various pieces of production equipment.
Production Worker
Matcor Automotive
Ionia , MI
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
Production Worker
Ventra Ionia Main
Ionia , MI
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Automation Technician
Hutchinson
Grand Rapids , MI
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Evaluated machine vision applications such as image processing algorithms for accurate part identification within a manufacturing environment.
- Repaired malfunctioning motors, valves, actuators, and pumps as needed.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with automated systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Documented robotics test procedures and results.
- Calibrated sensors and other components used in automated systems to optimize accuracy and reliability.
- Developed robotic path motions to monitor quality.
- Programmed robotic arms for material handling applications such as loading and unloading parts from conveyor lines or palletizing products onto shipping containers.
Production Associate
Dynamic Wood Products
Saranac , MI
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Stocked shelves with necessary materials needed for production operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in the production process.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Maintenance Technician
Ranir
Kentwood , MI
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
Maintenance Technician
Roskam Baking
Kentwood, MI
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
Maintenance Technician
Lacks Industries
Kentwood, MI
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Ventra Plastics
Grand Rapids , MI
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Checked for potential problems, such as loose bolts, broken parts, or worn components.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Replaced oil seals, bearings, belts, hoses, filters, and other components as needed.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures in order to identify malfunctions in machines or systems.
- Tested machines and systems for proper functioning before returning them to production use.
- Participated in team meetings discussing current projects and tasks related to preventative maintenance.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Maintenance Mechanic
Stans Saw & Tool
Belding, MI
05.2001 - 03.2010
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Monitored inventory levels for spare parts used for maintenance activities.
- Applied lubricants to all moving parts on a regular basis.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Read technical manuals to help diagnose problems with equipment.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
Carpenter
Graham Framing
Lake Odessa, MI
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Handling Tool (Fanuc Robot)
JR Automation
Holland, MI08-2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - PLC Programming
Rockwell Automation
Benton Harbor, MI08-2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Wiring And Troubleshooting
Burton Electrical Training
Grand Rapids, MI04-2007
GED -
Alma High School
Alma, MI12-2005
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Tool management
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulic systems
- Motor controls
- Lighting systems
- Field maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical expertise
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting strength
- Maintenance scheduling
- Conveyor systems
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment installation
- Blueprint and schematics
- Pneumatic systems
- Variable frequency drives
- Electrical certification
- Plasma arc cutting
- Carbon steel welding
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Coastal Oldcastle
01.2024 - 02.2025
Production Technician
ACE Engineering
12.2023 - 08.2024
Mold Technician
Dicastal
10.2023 - 11.2024
Production Worker
Matcor Automotive
10.2022 - 12.2022
Production Worker
Ventra Ionia Main
06.2022 - 09.2022
Automation Technician
Hutchinson
01.2022 - 04.2022
Production Associate
Dynamic Wood Products
06.2018 - 03.2020
Maintenance Technician
Ranir
06.2015 - 11.2017
Maintenance Technician
Roskam Baking
07.2014 - 10.2014
Maintenance Technician
Lacks Industries
03.2014 - 07.2014
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Ventra Plastics
09.2011 - 05.2013
Carpenter
Graham Framing
06.2007 - 12.2008
Maintenance Mechanic
Stans Saw & Tool
05.2001 - 03.2010
Certificate of Technical Studies - Handling Tool (Fanuc Robot)
JR Automation
Certificate of Technical Studies - PLC Programming
Rockwell Automation
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Wiring And Troubleshooting
Burton Electrical Training
GED -
Alma High School
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