Shane Sliekers
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record at Goodyear, excelling in mechanical diagnostics and repairs. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to teamwork, consistently enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Adaptable and dependable, I thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring quality and efficiency in every project.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level job position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in welding and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Comissarry
Terre Haute USP
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Production Worker
Unicor Industries
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by coordinating effectively with logistics team.
- Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Mechanic
Goodyear
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Raised safety standards for vehicles by performing comprehensive brake system repairs and replacements.
- Increased tire lifespan by accurately aligning wheels, balancing tires, and performing rotations as needed.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Diagnosed complex engine issues to restore vehicle performance, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Customized vehicles according to client specifications, enhancing their overall satisfaction.
- Increased vehicle reliability by conducting regular maintenance and thorough inspections.
- Boosted customer loyalty by providing detailed explanations of repairs and maintenance suggestions.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by establishing positive work environment.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
Production Worker
Premier Casting
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided support during equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance on machinery.
- Improved product quality with meticulous quality control checks.
- Contributed to product innovation by providing feedback on production challenges.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Enhanced production line efficiency by streamlining assembly processes.
- Supported new staff, facilitating quicker adaptation to production environment.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by coordinating effectively with logistics team.
- Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA01-2017
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Certified produ, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Comissarry
Terre Haute USP
01.2022 - 07.2025
Production Worker
Unicor Industries
01.2017 - 01.2022
Mechanic
Goodyear
01.2010 - 01.2014
Production Worker
Premier Casting
01.2006 - 01.2010
No Degree - Welding
Hawkeye Community College
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