Owen Nahrwold
Columbia city,IN
Summary
Technician with hands-on experience in servicing machinery and HVAC systems. Proficient in welding, heavy equipment operation, and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Holds a Class B CDL and excels in timely repairs, contributing to operational efficiency across diverse environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC technician
Kennerk Mechanical Inc
Monroeville, IN
01.2017
- Ensured furnaces operated at peak performance for efficient heating
- Provided efficient heating solutions by installing new furnaces
- Installed central air conditioning units to improve indoor comfort
- Repaired and maintained water heaters in residential settings
- Installed water softeners to improve water quality in homes
Maintenance/Loader/ Order puller
Westwood Lumbar
New Haven, IN
01.2016
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
- Fulfilled orders to ensure timely delivery
- Operated the fork lift
- Transported parts to and from town using company vehicle for efficient operations
- Dismantled and reconstructed office deck to enhance safety and functionality
- Ran saws and cut boards for units
- Installed new walk in doors/door knobs
Semi driver and grain elevator operator
Advanced Grain Farms
New Haven, IN
01.2016
Technician
Fort Wayne Fleet Department
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2019 - Current
- Serviced machinery and trucks to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Rebuilt components of machinery and trucks, restoring functionality and extending lifespan
- Serviced air conditioning on machinery and trucks
- Secured Class B CDL to ensure compliance with transportation regulations.
- Welding and fabrication
- Procured and installed parts for machinery repairs, facilitating timely and effective maintenance
- Go on service calls to make repair and service machinery
- Test drive trucks after completing the repairs
Hanger
The Outsiders
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2014 - Current
- Strong background in siding installation
- Performed and completed measurements prior to installations
- Measured and cut all chosen siding pieces on-site
- Prepared underlying surfaces to ensure optimal siding installation
- Repaired underlying wood to enhance durability and longevity of installations
- Used tools of all types, including cutting machinery, markers and measurement instruments
- Executed landscaping tasks with stone layering techniques and heavy machinery for efficient project completion
- Remodeling: hanging dry wall, trim, electrical, framing, roofing, hanging vinyl siding, hanging wood siding, setting panel fencing
Field technician Apprentice
Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Troubleshot and repaired machinery on-site to minimize downtime.
- Serviced machinery to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Rebuilt components of machinery
- Procured and operated parts to enhance machinery functionality.
- Secured air conditioning license to provide certified HVAC services.
- Participated in a year-long company training program for professional development.
- Renewed MSHA training certification for safety compliance in above ground mining operations.
Bander operator
CSC-Indiana
New Haven, IN
01.2016 - 01.2017
Field Technician
Bobcat Of Michiana
Goshen Indiana , IN
06.2020 - 08.2026
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
- Trained and guided new technicians to equip with skills and knowledge needed to efficiently perform work.
Farm Hand
Hasselman Farms
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed weed control through targeted chemical spraying, enhancing crop health and yield.
- Assisted in harvesting operations with tractors, harvesters, forklifts, and hand tools, contributing to timely and efficient crop collection.
- Fed livestock and poultry daily, ensuring proper nutrition and health.
- Cleared away animal waste and hose out operational areas
- Performed cleaning, maintenance, and repair of farm buildings, fences, machinery, and equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
Cemetery Worker
Concordia Cemetery
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Excavated graves to the proper level and squared graves using pneumatic equipment
- Assisted in lifting and placing caskets on lowering devices
- Maintained cemetery grounds by efficiently removing debris, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for visitors.
- Operated small tractors and riding lawn mowers
- Executed sod removal to prepare land for new landscaping, facilitating successful installation of new features.
- Tamped and leveled dirt using hand and power tools
- Transplanted and pruned shrubs, improving landscape aesthetics and promoting plant health.
- Aligned headstones and cleaned headstones using sprayer and hand brush
Education
High School -
Woodlan High School
Woodburn, IN06-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite
- Internet
- Patient
- Flexible
- Efficient working with others
- Independently
- Trustworthy
- Dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Hand and power tools
- Carpentry skills
- Heavy equipment
- Bobcat skid loader
- Forklift operations
- Mig welder
- Arc welder
- Plasma cutter operations
- Mechanical skills
- Electrical skills
- Operating and repairing chain saws
- Fork lift operator
- Class B CDL
- Welding
- Fabrication skills
Awards
- East Allen County School Board Certificate of Recognition, 01/01/15
- Chapter FFA Degree, 01/01/13
- Greenhand FFA Degree, 01/01/12
Activities
FFA (Future Farmers of America), FFA Events Participation, 01/01/11, 01/01/15, State FFA Convention, 01/01/12, FFA Appreciation breakfast, 01/01/12, 01/01/13, District Leadership Contests, 01/01/12, FFA Fundraising – Fruit Sales, 01/01/12, 01/01/13, FFA Seeking Opportunities and Achieving Results Conference, 01/01/12, District Career Development Events / FFA District 3 Contests, 01/01/13, Fort Wayne Farm Show, 01/01/15, Chapter Awards Banquet, 01/01/12, 01/01/14, FFA Community Chili Supper, 01/01/12, 01/01/14, Woodlan High School / Heritage High School FFA Kindergarten Tours, 01/01/12, 01/01/15
Timeline
Field Technician
Bobcat Of Michiana
06.2020 - 08.2026
Technician
Fort Wayne Fleet Department
03.2019 - Current
HVAC technician
Kennerk Mechanical Inc
01.2017
Field technician Apprentice
Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co
01.2017 - 03.2019
Maintenance/Loader/ Order puller
Westwood Lumbar
01.2016
Semi driver and grain elevator operator
Advanced Grain Farms
01.2016
Bander operator
CSC-Indiana
01.2016 - 01.2017
Hanger
The Outsiders
01.2014 - Current
Farm Hand
Hasselman Farms
01.2010 - 01.2015
Cemetery Worker
Concordia Cemetery
01.2010 - 01.2014
High School -
Woodlan High School