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Ryan Bolton

Peoria,IL

Summary

Multi-skilled trade automation machine maintenance technician with 16 years of experience, seeking employment where my skills can be utilized and continue to grow.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Allied Enterprises
04.2019 - 05.2025
  • Specialized in electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repairs of CNC and auxiliary production machines, as well as mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues. Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision. Also responsible for some facilities equipment maintenance (air compressors, HVAC, etc.)
  • Tasked with several production machinery upgrade projects involving: improved safety features, added functions/components, equipment reliability, and poke-yokes. I successfully designed and implemented all assigned tasks/projects.
  • Assisted with machine-moves and new machine installs/wiring.
  • Preventive maintenance and proactive repairs.
  • Developed skills in CNC machining and precision measuring.
  • Worked into a leadership position for 2nd shift production, corresponding with the site Production Manager.
  • Volunteered for committees such as the Safety Committee and Employee Satisfaction Committee, and helped implement the tasks and ideas formed from said committees.

Maintenance Technician

Miracapo Foods
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Hired into the role of an electrical and electronic controls specialist to assist in troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and controls-related issues on production machinery. Also performed general maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance duties.
  • Tasked with projects that included PLC and/or HMI upgrades to improve equipment operation, track downtime, and simplify or improve HMI screens for both Operations and Maintenance teams. I was able to complete many of the assigned project tasks.
  • Improved overall team performance within the Maintenance department by training the other technicians in electrical troubleshooting and PLC / controls knowledge.

Maintenance Technician II

Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
07.2009 - 06.2018
  • Hired as a Maintenance Technician I, under a new contract between ATS and BorgWarner Transmission Systems for factory maintenance services. Within 3 years, I demonstrated the knowledge and skills/capabilities for a promotion to Maintenance Tech II.
  • Developed Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks and procedures for various production machinery, and worked with BorgWarner production management to compose a schedule to implement the PM's. From this, a PM team was formed, and I was tasked with the leadership of it. I was successfully able to grow the team and program to sustain itself, where I achieved the aforementioned promotion and moved on to a corrective/reactive repair tech position, while still remaining involved with proactive repairs and solutions.
  • Provided thorough and timely troubleshooting and repairs for production machinery and automation lines using my multi-skilled trade foundation and experience.
  • I was nominated and accepted a temporary leadership position as a maintenance Shift Lead for 14 months. I was successfully able to lead the team during this time. Shortly thereafter, another 3-month temporary Shift Lead position opportunity arose for a different shift, and I again accepted; I was able to successfully able to lead this team as well. This lead to an advancement as a permanent back-up Shift Lead, where my leadership capabilities were often utilized.
  • Became regarded as the highest-skilled technician on my shift through my leadership capabilities, troubleshooting and repair efficiency, and competent communication. This lead the Customer to develop confidence and respect for my work and efforts.
  • I was typically involved with the training of new-hires with little to no maintenance experience, and was able to help them grow their skillsets to increase the value of the team.
  • I sought and achieved high involvement and specialization in a new, high demand department implemented by the Customer, which consisted of new "state of the art" machinery and improved production functionality. I played a significant role in the performance, sustainability, and improvement in the department to assist the Customer in their high demand sales.

Server Assistant

Texas Roadhouse
06.2006 - 07.2009
  • Cleaned and prepared tables for the next guests.
  • Promoted to Server Assistant leader, where I trained new employees and managed the team's responsibilities. I was also tasked with managing and composing the Server Assistants' work schedules.
  • I sought and achieved further responsibility by negotiating and accepting a position in the kitchen as an Alley Coordinator, while continuing my role as the Server Assistant's leader. My tasks as an Alley Coordinator included plating the food coming from the cooks for eloquent plate presentation, verifying the correct orders, and readying the plates on the tray for the Servers to bring to the guests.

Education

No Degree - Industrial Maintenance

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
04-2009

High School Diploma -

Peoria Central High School
Peoria, IL
05-2008

Skills

  • Practitioner of safety through constant training and job analysis
  • Leadership qualities
  • Control systems and device knowledge for troubleshooting, repair, and replacement Including, but not limited to: PLC/HMI's, safety circuits and devices, VFD and servo drives/amplifiers, automated precision measurement devices, energy/fluid monitoring devices
  • Electrical circuit and motor knowledge for troubleshooting, repair, and replacement Including, but not limited to: domestic and foreign schematic reading, standard and inverter duty motors, servo motors, both low and high voltage equipment and devices, up to 3-phase 480v
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum power system operation and device knowledge Including, but not limited to: schematic reading, component knowledge (valves, cylinders, hose/fittings, etc) from both domestic and foreign manufacturers
  • Mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair, such as: conveying systems, ballscrews and various bearing types, alignment and timing, tooling repairs
  • Assembly-Automation and CNC equipment operation and fundamentals
  • Fabrication experience with the use of welding equipment (various types), drill presses, milling machines, and lathes

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Allied Enterprises
04.2019 - 05.2025

Maintenance Technician

Miracapo Foods
08.2018 - 03.2019

Maintenance Technician II

Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
07.2009 - 06.2018

Server Assistant

Texas Roadhouse
06.2006 - 07.2009

No Degree - Industrial Maintenance

Illinois Central College

High School Diploma -

Peoria Central High School

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