Reid Mcewan
Havelock,IA
Summary
Adept at plant troubleshooting and fostering teamwork, I significantly enhanced efficiency at POET. Leveraging expertise in plant optimization and collaborative problem-solving, I help drive initiatives that maximize production and optimize equipment performance, contributing to sustained production excellence. My role in training further underscores my commitment to professional growth and operational reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Technician II
POET
Emmetsburg, IA
03.2014 - Current
- Performed thorough root cause analyses on mechanical failures to implement corrective measures that prevented future occurrences.
- Enhanced team morale and performance by fostering a supportive work environment that valued collaboration, open communication, and professional growth.
- Increased plant efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance routines and optimizing equipment performance.
- Played an integral role in achieving production goals by ensuring all equipment functioned at peak performance levels consistently.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to interpret data from various sources, enabling informed decision-making regarding process improvements or changes in equipment operation strategies.
- Maintained seamless plant operations during periods of employee turnover or absences through effective delegation of responsibilities and cross-training initiatives.
- Have had an active role in training and development of newly hired technicians.
Machinist II
Eaton Corporation
Spencer, IA
02.2010 - 10.2013
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated grinders, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- I was the night shift safety team leader
Machinist Temp
Freudenberg-NOK
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Performed thorough root cause analyses on mechanical failures to implement corrective measures that prevented future occurrences.
- Enhanced team morale and performance by fostering a supportive work environment that valued collaboration, open communication, and professional growth.
- Increased plant efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance routines and optimizing equipment performance.
- Played an integral role in achieving production goals by ensuring all equipment functioned at peak performance levels consistently.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to interpret data from various sources, enabling informed decision-making regarding process improvements or changes in equipment operation strategies.
- Maintained seamless plant operations during periods of employee turnover or absences through effective delegation of responsibilities and cross-training initiatives.
- Have had an active role in training and development of newly hired technicians.
Education
None - General Education
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IAHigh-school Diploma - General Education
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg, IA06.2006
Skills
- Energy management
- Plant Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety Procedures
- Confined Space Entry
- Motor Alignment
- Instrument Calibration
- Water treatment
- Vibration analysis
- First-aid and CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Troubleshooting skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Laboratory procedures
- Equipment Operation
- Technical understanding
Timeline
Plant Technician II
POET
03.2014 - Current
Machinist Temp
Freudenberg-NOK
09.2010 - 12.2010
Machinist II
Eaton Corporation
02.2010 - 10.2013
None - General Education
Iowa Lakes Community College
High-school Diploma - General Education
Emmetsburg High School