Nathan Benning
Little Falls,MN
Summary
Professional technician with strong expertise in leading maintenance teams and ensuring optimal facility operations. Proven ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex systems while ensuring safety compliance. Effective collaborator and problem-solver, adaptable to evolving demands and focused on delivering high-quality results. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership, embodying reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
Thermo-Tech Windows
06.2013 - Current
- Assisted in training junior technicians, enhancing their technical skills and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant production.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment on the machine or in the shop.
Maintenance Technician
Crestliner Boats
10.2003 - 08.2010
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulic systems along with repairing many different types of equipment including CNC machines, spray systems and welders
- Conducted safety inspections of production and safety equipment throughout the facility
- Maintain building infrastructure; such as air exchangers, fans, heaters and garage doors
- Performed preventative maintenance on shop and assembly tools such as pneumatic tools, chop saws and spray gun equipment
- Accident Investigation Team for four years and a First responder for one year
Mechanical Lead Assembler
KOMO Machine
04.1998 - 08.2003
- Lead mechanical assembly on the 1005 CNC router line
- Worked in tandem with the electrical lead and collaborated to ensure synergy on both teams
- Trained the new mechanical technicians in the assembly process
- Experienced in using precision instruments such as a micrometer, caliper, dial indicator, granite stones, and laser systems down to 0.0001 of an inch according to strict aerospace standards
- Configured tool changer and axis homes as well as the control software
Education
Energy Technical Specialist AAS - Energy And Electronics
St. Cloud Technical Community College
St. Cloud, MN05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation & Process Control AAS
St. Cloud Technical Community College
St. Cloud, MN05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics (Industrial Electronics) AAS
St. Cloud Technical Community College
St. Cloud, MN05-2013
Machine Assembly Specialist -
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN01.1996
Skills
- Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical and Mechanical repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety awareness
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Motor Control Circuits
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Thermal Imaging
- Proficient in COGZ, CMMS (Maintenance Software)
Certification
Edison Electric Institute Test, passed
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Thermo-Tech Windows
06.2013 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Crestliner Boats
10.2003 - 08.2010
Mechanical Lead Assembler
KOMO Machine
04.1998 - 08.2003
Machine Assembly Specialist -
Alexandria Technical College
Energy Technical Specialist AAS - Energy And Electronics
St. Cloud Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation & Process Control AAS
St. Cloud Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics (Industrial Electronics) AAS
St. Cloud Technical Community College
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