Robert Perry
Greencastle,IN
Summary
Grew up on a working horse and cattle farm as the only son so I was the helping hand to my dad at a younger age doing all kinds of repairs and projects on the farm learning useful skills and responsibility at a young age with farm equipment and animals including construction and mechanical skills.
2024 Technician of the year at RDC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Installation Technician
Robert Dietrick Company
Fishers, IN
02.2021 - Current
- Install and service all of the following
- Levelers
- Loks
- Shelters
- Sectional doors
- Fire doors( IDEA certification)
- Freezer doors
- Rolling steel doors
- High speed doors
- HVLS fans
- Freight lifts (3 day PFlow training in Wisconsin )
- Temporary vinyl walls(Zoneworks)
- Mezzanine’s
- Temporary offices(modular offices)
- Machine guarding(Caging and fences)
- Racking repair(Damotech certification)
- Snow scraper for tops of semi trailers
- Troubleshoot all issues on new and old equipment including Plcs, Vfds and micro boards.Mechanical and Hydraulic systems
Field Service Technician
Raft to rafters pool and spa
Columbus, IN
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Lay out pool location and set up transit to final grade of bottom of pool the begin digging the hole
- Slope the walls and make all measurements within grade to allow for finished grade of concrete or fiberglass pool shell
- Install in ground fiberglass, metal, or concrete pools.
- Run all plumbing from equipment pad to pool in trenching.
- Run all electrical from house to equipment then the low voltage wiring(LED lighting ) to pool as well.
- Begin filling trenches and around the pool walls and do finish grade before concrete.
- Compete pool with plumbing, liner, water.
- Beginning forming and grading with gravel and pour collar around pool.
- Remove forms and finish grade before seeding and straw.
- Troubleshoot electrical and plumbing issues with new and old pools and hot tubs.
- Poured concrete pads
- Excavation and land clearing
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing of Greensburg
Greensburg, IN
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated machinery and equipment to assemble automotive components efficiently.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in training new associates on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Dairy Farm Hand
Wagler dairy
Morgantown, IN
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed care for cows, including calving, feeding, and treating illnesses.
- Operated tractors, skid steers, and trucks for equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Mixed feed efficiently to support livestock health and productivity.
- Cleared brush from fields using skid steer or excavator to enhance pasture quality.
- Transported hay to various pastures with telehandler, ensuring adequate feed supply.
Team Leader
Lovins select pool and spa
Columbus, IN
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Implemented precise installation of steel and fiberglass in-ground swimming pools.
- Coordinated plumbing and electrical configurations for effective pool operations.
- Executed pouring and finishing of concrete decks, ensuring quality compliance.
- Conducted grading tasks around pools to optimize drainage systems and enhance overall appearance.
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Welder/Fabricator
Setser fabrication
Columbus, IN
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise execution of welding projects.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce project turnaround times.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain compliance with industry standards and specifications.
Laborer
Southern Indiana earthworks
Morgantown, IN
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers for earthmoving projects.
- Ensured job site safety by adhering to OSHA regulations and conducting regular inspections.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, optimizing workflow efficiency on-site.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects ahead of schedule while maintaining quality standards.
- Poured concrete driveways, sidewalks, footers.
- Installed septic systems and finger systems.
- Dug ponds and cleared brush and trees for building sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brown County High School
Nashville, INSkills
- Electrical Experience
- Equipment Repair
- Field Service
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Pool Maintenance
- Service Technician Experience
- Active Directory
- Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Mechanic Experience
- Hydraulics
- Excavator (4 years)
- Automotive Repair
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Farming
Timeline
Installation Technician
Robert Dietrick Company
02.2021 - Current
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing of Greensburg
11.2019 - 02.2020
Field Service Technician
Raft to rafters pool and spa
01.2019 - 02.2021
Dairy Farm Hand
Wagler dairy
09.2018 - 03.2019
Welder/Fabricator
Setser fabrication
08.2017 - 03.2018
Team Leader
Lovins select pool and spa
06.2017 - 01.2019
Laborer
Southern Indiana earthworks
09.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Brown County High School