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Trent Jones

Kokomo,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Walse Sustainable Products (WSP)
Logansport, IN
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, and repair manuals
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
  • Skills- Welding (MIG, Stick), Oxygen/ Acetylene Torch, Plasma Cutter, and many other fabricating tools
  • Proficient in drag chain assembly and repair
  • Proficient in Belt splicing and instalation
  • Proficient in Bag House maintenance and repair as well as Vacuum Blowers
  • Experienced in MEWPs (Moble Elevated Work Platforms)
  • Heavy equipment- Tellahandlers, fork trucks, front end loader, skidsteer, TrackMoble.
  • Performed system lock out tag out and verified equipment zero energy testing

Lead Mixer/Maint. Tech/2nd Shift Super.

Kent Feeds/Kent Nutrition Group
Logansport, IN
07.2016 - 01.2023

*Followed all animal feed manufacturer protocol, and FDA regulations

* Trained all new personnel in feed manufacturing

*Kept track of all ingredients and supplies

*Evaluated all new feed formulas, and created new operational programs for them using REPETE (operations program)

*Operated plant wide machinery

*Performed routine maintenance on 3ton mixer system, pellet mill system, bagging equipment, and the robotic system

*Basic Boiler maintenance, documented all boiler adjustments for further maintenance review

*Responsible for all night shift operations/Maintenance/Production

*Performed system lock out tag out as needed for Maintenance and repairs

Assistant Radiographer

Braun Intertec
Watford City, ND
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Followed all radiation safety procedures
  • Documented all dosecimater readings, and radiation readings precisely
  • Assisted is setting up for pipe line imaging using a radioactive isotope (Iridium 198)
  • Assisted in film development
  • Assisted in film inspection
  • Received training discerning discontinuities in the latent image's taken by radioactive exposure
  • Responsible for radioactive safety perimeter installation and radioactive site control

Grain Elevator Operator

Kokomo Grain
Kokomo, IN
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Received and unloaded Truck's and Rail Cars with grain
  • Performed lubrication preventative maintenance for motors/gear boxes, bearings exct.
  • Inspected belt conveyors, drag chains, bucket elevators
  • General manual laborer cleaning plugs and restricted material

Mill Operator

GPC (Kent Feeds)
Washington , IN
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Monitoring and maintaining a massive amount of operational equipment ( 5 corn silos, drag chain and bucket elevator system, 12 steep tanks, 7 mills with multiple fiber wash devices each, three different production stages, fiber press, and germ press
  • Performed routine inspections on the equipment and overall operating system listed above.
  • Performed simple maintenance on all equipment ( adjusting ball valves, replacing worn fittings, replacing broken or damaged air lines, change and clean filters as needed ect.)
  • Documented and submitted detailed maintenance request as needed
  • Performed system lock out tag out for maintenance and contractors

Laborer

Rescom Management Inc.
Washington , IN
05.2006 - 10.2013
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
  • Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
  • Performed pre fabricating tasks such as cutting materials to exact specifications using many specialty tools
  • Operated heavy machinery (man lifts, loaders, Tellahandlers ect.)
  • Following blue prints and machine diagrams for correct fabrication/Installation
  • Adhered and followed all safety regulations from Rescom Management and the facilities whom they provided their services

Education

Certification of Non Destructive Testing - Non Destructive Testing

American Institute of Non Destructive Testing
Baxter, MN
01.2019

Associate of Science - Concervation Law Enforcement

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
04.2012

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
Washington, IN
05.2009

Skills

  • Welding MIG, Stick
  • Cutting using Torch and Plasma Cutter
  • Angle grinder use
  • Power tools
  • Mechanical trouble shooting skills
  • Basic electrical skills
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Basic programming
  • Basic robotic troubleshooting
  • Organizational Ability
  • Safety Awareness
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Service-Oriented Mindset
  • Parts Replacement
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Tool Management
  • Blueprint and Schematic Understanding

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Walse Sustainable Products (WSP)
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Radiographer

Braun Intertec
02.2019 - 04.2019

Lead Mixer/Maint. Tech/2nd Shift Super.

Kent Feeds/Kent Nutrition Group
07.2016 - 01.2023

Grain Elevator Operator

Kokomo Grain
12.2015 - 07.2016

Mill Operator

GPC (Kent Feeds)
10.2013 - 12.2015

Laborer

Rescom Management Inc.
05.2006 - 10.2013

Certification of Non Destructive Testing - Non Destructive Testing

American Institute of Non Destructive Testing

Associate of Science - Concervation Law Enforcement

Vincennes University

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
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