Soua Vang
Waterford,MI
Summary
Efficient Maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated over 10 years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs. Skilled fabrication team member effective at completing high-quality fabrication. Strengths include equipment maintenance, problem-solving, Hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, mechanic, wielding arc and mig ; including heat treating furnaces, wheelabrator, heat exchanger, installing motors, gearbox, exhaust fans, conveyors, soldering copper pipes, prox switch, limit switch, understanding plc operation and anything to make machine operate.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance lead
G&G industries
Shelby, MI
10.2025 - Current
- Led maintenance team to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve potential issues promptly.
- Developed maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment upkeep.
Maintenance/Electrical Controls Technician
American Axle Manufacturing
Auburn Hills, Michigan
10.2023 - 10.2026
- Maintained electrical control systems for manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired control system malfunctions to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical components to prevent failures.
- Installed new equipment and maintained existing machines in accordance with safety regulations.
Maintenance Team Leader
Heat treating services
Pontiac, MI
06.2013 - 10.2023
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Planned incentive programs to maximize employee performance.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Automotive Technician
Volunteers of America
Pontiac, MI
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
Assembling/Molding Machine Operator
Fisher automotive systems
Pontiac, MI
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Utilized knives and grinders to trim excess materials from parts.
- Sprayed, smoked and coated molds with compounds for lubrication and insulation purposes.
- Tracked machine's overall yield and quality of product to reduce scrap.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Server/food Prepare
Waltonwood Senior Living
Oxford, MI
02.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
Assistant Manager and Server
Best China Express
Flint, MI
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- VerifIed and confirmed staff schedules to properly cover shifts.
- Served orders by picking up and delivering customers' choices from bar and kitchen.
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work and achievements.
- Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality, service or accommodations.
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Collected cash sales from employees to properly tip each server after shift.
- Oversaw food preparation and safety protocols to comply with federal, state and local regulatory guidelines regarding food service.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Northern High School
Pontiac, MICertificate of Community Services - Automotive Mechanics
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast
Pontiac, MISome College (No Degree) - Automotive Servicing
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MIASE Certification - Leadership Certification
American Society of Employers
Troy, MISkills
- Assignment Delegation
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Report Preparation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Employee Safety Training
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Time Management
- Professional Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Construction Methods
- Word Processing
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Welding and Brazing
- Auto CAD
- Work knowledge in drafting I,II
- Microsoft office
- Customer Relations
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Mathematical Calculations
- Relationship Building
- Stress Tolerance
- Accurate and Precise
- Machinery Operations
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Visual Inspection
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Safety Compliance
- Worker Training
Certification
- Certification of training , Michigan State Police- 2007
- Certification of completion, Ford Youth Enrichment Program- 2005
- Certificate of Achievement, Bussman Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training - 2021
- Certificate of Completion, The Parker Hanninfin Corporation injection injury and parker crimper training - 2022
- Certificate of Completion, American society of employers, 2023
- Business writing
- Principles and Practices of Supervision I
- Win-Win communication skills
- Attitude for success
- Communicate confidently
- Conflict Prevention and resolution skills
- Dealing with difficult behavior
- Giving and receiving Feedback
- Influencing Other
- Problem Solving
- Supervise with success
- Time and Priority Management
- Working under pressure
- Principles and Practices of supervision II
Education and Training
other,other,other,other
Languages
English
Timeline
Maintenance lead
G&G industries
10.2025 - Current
Maintenance/Electrical Controls Technician
American Axle Manufacturing
10.2023 - 10.2026
Maintenance Team Leader
Heat treating services
06.2013 - 10.2023
Automotive Technician
Volunteers of America
02.2013 - 06.2013
Assembling/Molding Machine Operator
Fisher automotive systems
11.2010 - 02.2013
Server/food Prepare
Waltonwood Senior Living
02.2009 - 08.2009
Assistant Manager and Server
Best China Express
05.2006 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Northern High School
Certificate of Community Services - Automotive Mechanics
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Servicing
Oakland Community College
ASE Certification - Leadership Certification
American Society of Employers