Nicholas Rye
Lucerne,MO
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with background in performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities, adept at diagnosing faults and conducting repairs in a timely manner. Proven ability to improve efficiency through effective equipment upgrades and modifications. Known for improving safety standards and adhering to all regulations and guidelines during repair and maintenance processes.
Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Maintenance Tech
Smithfield
Princeton, MO
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on production equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime in operations.
- Performed inspections of machinery and tools for safety compliance and efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote a safe working environment.
- Supported team members in executing planned maintenance tasks effectively.
- Operated hand and power tools safely during repair and maintenance activities.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs for accurate record-keeping.
- Collaborated with colleagues to identify areas for improvement in equipment handling.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
Welder- fabricator
Browning Institute
Florence, AZ
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds for compliance with standards.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety procedures and techniques.
- Resolved minor equipment issues to minimize downtime during production.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Education
Welding
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ 01.2013 - 08.2013
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting mechanics
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical repairs
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment installation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Industrial equipment
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plumbing repair
- Mechanical repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment Repair
- Blueprint and schematics
- Mechanical aptitude
- Painting
- Hand and power tools
- Safety-oriented mindset
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Arc welding
- Cutting techniques
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Brake press operation
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Overhead welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Multi-process welding
- Welding symbols
- Personal protective equipment
- Welding machine setup
- Fabrication
Timeline
Farm Maintenance Tech
Smithfield
09.2025 - Current
Welder- fabricator
Browning Institute
09.2022 - 07.2025
Welding
Central Arizona College
01.2013 - 08.2013