Motorsports
RYAN KAGE
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Purpose-driven Production & PM & Automation Maintenance Technician with strong W-2 experience, fueled by passion, hands-on learning, and integrity. A lifelong motorsports enthusiast and independent traveler, I’ve prioritized real-world experience and personal growth over climbing the corporate ladder. Known for going above and beyond, I bring focus, flexibility, and pride to every role I take on.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Executive Protective Inc
07.2021 - Current
- Conduct facility patrols and site inspections to protect personnel and property
- Monitor security systems and identify potential safety threats
- Document incidents and liaise with authorities when needed
Event Custodian (2nd Shift)
Waverly School District 145
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Set up facilities for football, volleyball, and various school events
- Ensured cleanliness, safety, and readiness of event spaces
- Delivered reliable evening shift support during the academic year
Downstream Operator
Dura-Line
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Operated cutting and packaging machinery for plastic conduit products
- Verified specifications and maintained accuracy and quality standards
- Upheld safety and cleanliness protocols
Family Care & Delivery Driver
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided full-time care for both parents during health crises
- Delivered for Marco’s Pizza, DoorDash, Uber Eats & Grubhub to sustain income
- Chose flexible roles to manage caregiving and avoid rigid attendance policies
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
RD Industries
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Diagnosed and repaired automated manufacturing systems
- Installed fluid and lubrication lines and supported preventive maintenance
Personal Projects & Transitional Roles
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Reflectix Insulation – Production Worker, Anderson, IN (Jan–Apr 2019)
- Nebraska Dept. of Corrections – Corporal (Temp), Lincoln, NE (Jan–Apr 2018)
- Executive Protective Inc – Security Officer, Lincoln, NE (Sep 2017–Jan 2018)
- Private Fabrication Shop – Fabricator, Loveland, CO (Jan–May 2017)
- Selected roles with flexible schedules to prioritize family and mobility
- Maintained steady employment while navigating relocations and family health events
Electroplating Operator
Molex
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Total tenure: Nearly 5 years of steady advancement
- Electroplating Operator Nov 2015 – Jan 2017
- Operated and maintained electroplating systems for technical production
- Diagnosed malfunctions and contributed to quality assurance processes
- Material Handler / Forklift Operator Jan 2012 – Nov 2015
- Transported materials and managed inventory movement through SAP
- Accurately cycled in/out large volumes of raw materials valued in the millions
- Supported smooth product flow with strong safety compliance
Education
Automotive Technology Program -
Universal Technical Institute – NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC08.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School
Malcolm, NE05.2007
Skills
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- PLC Operations & Equipment Calibration
- Safety Compliance (OSHA/GMP)
- Mechanical & Electroplating Systems
- Forklift Operation & Material Handling
- Production Line Oversight
- Documentation & Quality Control
- SAP Inventory Management – Accurately cycled large volumes of raw materials—valued in the millions—using SAP systems to ensure precision, accountability, and uninterrupted production flow
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancement401k matchPaid time offCompany CultureInterests
Timeline
Event Custodian (2nd Shift)
Waverly School District 145
09.2024 - 02.2025
Downstream Operator
Dura-Line
02.2023 - 06.2023
Security Officer
Executive Protective Inc
07.2021 - Current
Family Care & Delivery Driver
04.2020 - 07.2021
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
RD Industries
04.2019 - 04.2020
Personal Projects & Transitional Roles
01.2017 - 04.2019
Electroplating Operator
Molex
01.2012 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School
Automotive Technology Program -
Universal Technical Institute – NASCAR Technical Institute
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