NORMAN MEYERHOFF
Erlanger,KY
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Holcim, specializing in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime through effective problem-solving and safety awareness. Skilled in equipment repair and installation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Holcim
Florence KY.
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and executed timely repairs to minimize production disruptions.
- Collaborated with team members to develop maintenance schedules that improved workflow continuity.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools, contributing to timely repairs and minimizing disruptions.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify machinery improvements, optimizing workflows and enhancing output quality.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Led root cause analysis for recurring mechanical failures, resulting in improved reliability of critical equipment.
- Streamlined maintenance processes by developing checklists and standard operating procedures, increasing team efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, ensuring readiness for quick repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Performed welding tasks as needed for equipment repair or fabrication projects, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of machine service histories, facilitating better decision-making for future repairs or replacements.
- Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Reduced machine downtime by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify root causes of malfunctions, enabling effective solutions.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
- Assisted in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring smooth integration into existing systems.
- Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to expand skill set and maintain expertise in the field of industrial maintenance.
- Educated fellow technicians on best practices in industrial maintenance, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Improved production output with timely repairs and adjustments to machinery.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs that minimized unexpected breakdowns and prolonged equipment life span.
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and improve overall productivity.
- Facilitated communication between maintenance teams and plant management, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
- Increased workplace safety by ensuring proper functioning of all equipment and systems.
- Assessed risks associated with various machinery operations, informing proper safety protocols.
- Optimized performance of industrial machines by calibrating and fine-tuning mechanical components.
- Leveraged hand tools and measuring devices to assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data.
- Provided technical support during emergency situations, leading to swift resolutions without compromising safety standards.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
- Utilized computerized analytical software to detect potential mechanical problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamphere High
Madison Heights, MI02-1976
Skills
- Retired at 65 due to Lung Cancer went thru rad and chemo im in remission for 2years broke need to make a little cash
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- Drywall repair
- Painting
- Plumbing repairs
- OSHA
- Industrial equipment
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical panels
- Door hardware
- System installations
- Mechanical expertise
- Service-oriented mindset
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Mechanical aptitude
- Documentation
- Residential construction
- Pneumatic systems
- Motor controls
- Organized nature
- Project management
- Control circuits
- Variable frequency drives
- Conveyor systems
- Boiler maintenance
- Air filtration
- Steam systems
- Chiller maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Blueprint and schematics
- Power and hand tool use
- Building automation
- Heat exchangers
- Maintaining components
- Troubleshooting strength
- Field maintenance
- Willing to learn
- Hand and power tool operation
- Hand and power tool use
- Equipment troubleshooting
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Holcim
01.2022 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Lamphere High