Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Musical instruments, reading, home maintenance
Languages
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Todd Rhodes

Fremont,NE

Summary

Customer-oriented electro mechanic technician focused on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime and costs and maximizing overall plant efficiency. Enthusiastic Machinist who successfully applies vast knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Excellent machine operator with 25 years experience operating machinery. Meticulous Project Manager skilled at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Highly skilled Machinist with an exceptional ability to produce and repair mechanical equipment with precision and strong attention to detail. In-depth OSHA knowledge Material handling expert Blueprint interpretation expertise Assembly line production ISO certified Engineering/project management experience Chemical processing skillfulness Production procedures Exceptional organizational skills Interpersonal skills Numerical controls understanding Heavy industrial equipment operation Versatile in a wide variety of industrial equipment including expeditors, forklifts and cranes Experienced in applying finishes and coatings Excellent communication skills Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electro Mechanical Technician

Bell & Howell
04.2017 - Current
    • Investigated electrical malfunctions with ammeter, multimeter and temperature probe test instruments to determine problems and apply solutions.
    • Maintained neat and clean work area to eliminate hazards.
    • Repaired, maintained and installed motors, drives and wiring devices.
    • Identified and specified required parts to repair and rebuild manufacturing equipment.
    • Installed and modified equipment to minimize material waste, facilitate future maintenance and avoid hazardous and unreliable equipment performance.
    • Fabricated fixtures, stands and covers and assembled components from sketches and drawings.
    • Obtained forklift and aerial lift platform licenses to meet optimum labor utilization.
    • Liaised with staff to discuss equipment performance issues and formulate improvement ideas.
    • Observed equipment functioning to detect electronic and mechanical hazards or problems for service, repair or replacement.
    • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
    • Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches.
    • Assembled and disassembled complex mechanical systems to make repairs or augmentations and troubleshoot malfunctions.
    • Inspected parts for surface defects.
    • Operated hand and power tools safely to completed detailed work on various components.
    • Installed electrical components in housings by soldering parts to assemblies.
    • Used specialized instrumentation and gauges to assess performance of electromechanical assemblies.
    • Read blueprints, schematics or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

Machinist

L & S Electric
07.2012 - 04.2017
  • Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices
  • Assisted machine operators with finished pieces
  • Collated components for assembly
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements
  • Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Oversaw production process and managed production schedule
  • Supervised and motivated staff and management
  • Skilled in use and maintenance of most power/air tools
  • Experienced with wide variety of heavy and light industrial equipment including forklifts, cranes, industrial ovens, and vacuum pressure impregnation
  • Skilled in surface finishing and application of paint varnish, and rubberized industrial coatings
  • Can do' attitude and versatile in most industrial applications

Production/Assembly

Leggett & Platt
06.2010 - 07.2012
  • Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices
  • Collated components for assembly
  • Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Responsible for selection and maintenance of equipment.

Education

Certificate of Training - Machine Shop Technology

Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN
01.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

National Education Center - West Des Moines
Iowa
06.1989

Skills

  • Electric Motor Repair
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Machine Setups
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
  • Visual Inspection
  • Specification Reading
  • Protective Coatings
  • Dimension Marking and Measuring
  • Caliper Use
  • Dial Calipers
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Sequence Planning
  • Defective Parts Disassembly
  • Assembly and Production
  • Materials Management
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Calculating Tolerances
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Large Lathe Operation
  • Precise Measuring
  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Work Site Maintenance
  • Calculate Dimensions
  • Assemble Parts
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Replacing Hoses
  • Apprentice Supervision
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Monitor Machinery
  • Routine Equipment Maintenance
  • Drilling
  • Sawing
  • Knurling
  • Troubleshooting
  • De-Burring
  • Milling

Certification

Certification in Blue print reading as well as Set up and operation of Mill and Lathe.

Musical instruments, reading, home maintenance

I enjoy playing the guitar, violin, bass and learning the cello. Reading materials are an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction. Home maintenance includes plumbing, painting, gardening/mowing and automotive maintenance.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Electro Mechanical Technician

Bell & Howell
04.2017 - Current

Machinist

L & S Electric
07.2012 - 04.2017

Production/Assembly

Leggett & Platt
06.2010 - 07.2012

Certificate of Training - Machine Shop Technology

Anoka Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

National Education Center - West Des Moines
Todd Rhodes