Tommy Helvey
Marthasville,MO
Summary
Highly experienced manufacturing and maintenance professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience in precision assembly, electrical systems, mechanical integration, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and quality inspection. Proven ability to work from specifications, blueprints, and procedures while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Nike AIR Manufacturing Innovation
Saint Charles, MO
01.2022 - 06.2026
- Maintained electrical, lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Monitored automated building controls via Alerton systems
- Performed troubleshooting and corrective maintenance
- Followed strict lockout/tagout safety procedures
- Operated boom lifts and scissor lifts
- Manufacturing / Industrial Facility
Utility Operator / Extrusion Machine Operator / Stretch Lead & Trainer
Nike AIR Manufacturing Innovation
St. Charles, Mo.
05.2000 - 12.2021
- Operated and supported extrusion and production manufacturing systems
- Performed equipment setup, changeovers, and mechanical adjustments
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and material flow issues
- Performed quality checks using micrometers and calipers
- Entered production and quality data into SAP systems
- Trained employees as Stretch Lead on safety and production standards
Production Worker / Assistant Lead
True Manufacturing
10.1989 - 11.1998
- Assembled commercial refrigeration units and subassemblies
- Drilled, fitted, wired, brazed, and welded components
- Installed electrical lighting, motors, and condensers
- Promoted to Assistant Lead supporting training and workflow
Farm Worker
Bade Brothers LLC
Jonesburg, MO
07.2020 - Current
Helped plant and harvest seasonal crops.
Operated grain trucks.
Operated Tractors and other farm equipment.
Helped maintenance farm equipment.
Tractor Trailer Owner Operator
Self-employeed
Marthasville, MO
12.1998 - 05.2000
Self motivated to obtain loads and deliver on time.
Drove a flat bed trailer mainly hauling steel and grain.
Maintained my own truck and trailer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wright Cty High Shool
Wright City, MO05-1988
Skills
- Precision mechanical and electrical assembly
- Wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and routing
- Hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
- Blueprint and work instruction comprehension
- Assembly line and bench assembly operations
- Equipment setup, troubleshooting, and teardown
- Forklift, crane, boom lift, and scissor lift operation
- SAP production documentation and quality records
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety compliance
- Truck and Farm equipment operator
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator (Stand-up & Sit-down)
- Certified Overhead Crane Operator
- Certified Boom Lift and Scissor Lift Operator
- Qualified Electrical Worker
- 25+ Years Lockout/Tagout Experience
- Class A CDL license
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Nike AIR Manufacturing Innovation
01.2022 - 06.2026
Farm Worker
Bade Brothers LLC
07.2020 - Current
Utility Operator / Extrusion Machine Operator / Stretch Lead & Trainer
Nike AIR Manufacturing Innovation
05.2000 - 12.2021
Tractor Trailer Owner Operator
Self-employeed
12.1998 - 05.2000
Production Worker / Assistant Lead
True Manufacturing
10.1989 - 11.1998
High School Diploma -
Wright Cty High Shool