Samuel Wakefield
Spring Arbor,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented, dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, workplace safety and maintenance. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on time and efficiently.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic Technician
Chelsea Milling Company
Chelsea, MI
02.2021 - Current
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine solutions to correct concerns.
- Install, fit, clean and repair valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Operate pressure pumps and mechanical equipment.
- Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Audit, maintain and repair equipment to achieve operational efficiency.
- Maintain detailed records.
- Conduct test before and after repairs.
- Support continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiency and productivity of maintenance technicians.
- Complete standard inspections to assess wear and damage to equipment.
- Repair or replace parts, as needed.
- Adjust and repair systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Replace worn out or defective parts with new ones in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Collaborate with team members, facilitators and others to meet team goals.
- Perform maintenance inspections, cleans, and other key services.
- Troubleshot, diagnose and repair equipment.
- Trained and guided new employees on correct methods for performing tasks, different repairs and maintenance issues.
- Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of different malfunctions.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Maintain open communication with team members, facilitators, engineers and managers resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Complete day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Laborer/Demolition Laborer/Operator
Christman Construction
Lansing, MI
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Tear down and remove unsound structures.
- Clean up job site debris.
- Make sure job sites are secure and safe for new construction work.
- Report directly to the foreman daily and covered the foreman duties when he was off the jobsite.
Assembly Production Engineer
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
Maryville, TN
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Processed development of new product startup.
- Lead process development.
- Line support and decommission.
ATC/Refinery and Maintenance Technician
Tate & Lyle
Loudon, TN
03.2008 - 11.2018
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using wiring diagrams and test meters.
- Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipment.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Cleaned fuel injectors and adjusted air and fuel mixtures according to factory specifications.
- Audited, maintained and repaired equipment to achieve operational efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of all services performed on each machine and equipment used.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiency and productivity of maintenance technicians.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to machines and equipment.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Replaced worn out or defective parts with new ones in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Inspected machines and equipment for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central High School
Brooklyn, MI05-1995
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment Monitoring
- Power Tool Operation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- System Configuration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Inspection
- Safety Protocols
- Work Order Interpretation
- Valid Driver's License
- Customer Relations
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Component and System Testing
- Basic Mathematics
- Installing Equipment
- Computerized Diagnostics
- OSHA Compliance
- Clean Driving Record
- Labeling Requirement Knowledge
- Product Prototypes
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance Monitoring
- Product Testing
- Production Support
- Raw Materials Inspection
- Standards Development
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Efficiency Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Test Results Documentation
- CAD Drafting
- Product Improvement
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting
- Multi-Project Coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanic Technician
Chelsea Milling Company
02.2021 - Current
Laborer/Demolition Laborer/Operator
Christman Construction
04.2019 - 02.2021
Assembly Production Engineer
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
12.2018 - 04.2019
ATC/Refinery and Maintenance Technician
Tate & Lyle
03.2008 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central High School
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