Todd VanDamme
Lansing,MI
Summary
Dependable maintenance technician offering several years of building maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols and general maintenance. Superior expertise in carpentry, electrical systems and exterior and interior lighting system repair.
Maintenance Worker with a proven track record in maintaining and repairing various facilities and equipment. Proficient in performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs efficiently. Skilled in a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Capital Steel & Wire
Mason, Michigan
01.2001 - Current
- Performed repairs on production machinery to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery and equipment for optimal performance.
- Maintained inventory of tools and replacement parts for efficient operations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Installed new equipment and ensured proper functionality upon setup.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Documented maintenance activities in compliance with company standards.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Instructed junior technicians on machine operation and repair practices.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Procured necessary parts from suppliers to support maintenance operations., supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Journeyman Ironworker
Jerico construction
Mason, MI
02.2000 - 01.2011
Education
Holt Highschool
Holt, MIWelding
Capital Area Career Center
Mason, MI 08.1981 - 06.1983
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Parts ordering
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Diagnostic assessment
- Power tools proficiency
- Pneumatic systems
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment Repair
- Hand and power tools
- Plumbing
- Tool management
- Reporting and documentation
- HVAC system maintenance
- Grounds upkeep
- Electrical panels
- System installations
- Mechanical aptitude
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Project estimation and bidding
- Facility management
- Industrial equipment
- Building maintenance
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Construction management
- OSHA
- Journey-level background
- Commercial construction experience
- Blueprint and schematics
Leadership
- Leadership roles have been a big part of my childhood and career.
- Starting very young. I was Captain of our safety patrol in elementary school and color guard at St. Gerard's
- Attended Boy Scouts for 6 years. Served as patrol leader and leadership patrol four over 4 years. Attended many advancement ceremonies, leadership development outings, camp plannings, and community volunteer work.
- Early on. I worked as lead cook and chef at a few restaurants. Then got into construction. Had titles as journeyman carpenter, roofer, sider, window and door installer, home renovator and builder.
- After some financial misfortunes. I started working as a union ironworker for Jerico construction in 2000. As I served as a journeyman ironworker, superintendent, general foreman, and foreman for 11 years.
- That is what brought me to Capital Steel and Wire. I've worked with our Presidents on many occasions and was seen as a capable deverced person with mechanical abilities. I started out managing our Hull rd facility and worked on installing our 1st Drawbench, along with overhead cranes and many building upgrades. Working with many outside venders and associates. Keeping Dustin up to date daily or weekly on progress.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Capital Steel & Wire
01.2001 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
Jerico construction
02.2000 - 01.2011
Welding
Capital Area Career Center
08.1981 - 06.1983
Holt Highschool