Russel Schmidt
Sumner,IA
Summary
Hardworking General Maintenance Technician bringing 40+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 40 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile General Maintenance Technician
CBRE
Bentonville, AR
02.2019 - Current
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo, IA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Supervised 7 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Container -Control
Waterloo, IA
03.2004 - 01.2018
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Provided functional plumbing by repairing leaks, removing drain clogs and [Action].
- Maintained air conditioning systems by repairing malfunctioning systems and changing air intake filters.
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems
- Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components and manufacturing machinery.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Repaired and installed electrical wiring for light fixtures, power outlets and [System type].
- Performed carpentry work by constructing and repairing walls, doors, windows and [Item].
Education
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Technology
Hawkeye Community Collage
Waterloo, IAHigh School Diploma -
Charles City Community Schools
Charles City, IA05.1975
Skills
- Cutting Torches
- Functional Part Calibration
- Manual Dexterity
- Wiring Installation and Repair
- Mechanical Repair
- Metal Welding
- Repair Work Planning
- Decision Making
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Timeline
Mobile General Maintenance Technician
CBRE
02.2019 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
01.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Maintenance Technician
Container -Control
03.2004 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Technology
Hawkeye Community Collage
High School Diploma -
Charles City Community Schools