Troy Fowler
Hartford,WI
Summary
Professional Maintenance Technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.
Welder/Millwright with extensive hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Known for ensuring operational safety and minimizing downtime through effective preventive maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting issues and performing corrective actions promptly.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Tech (Special Projects)
Sunberry Paw Paw Beverages Limited LLC
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues and ensure equipment functionality
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from tenants or management, resolving issues in a timely manner
- Collaborate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or installations
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders and completed tasks
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and extend lifespan
- Install new fixtures, appliances, or equipment as needed
- Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance projects without disrupting daily operations
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations during all repair and maintenance activities
- Investigate and resolve recurring maintenance issues to prevent future occurrences
Maintenance Technician
Harloff Manufacturing Company LLC
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Industrial Maintenance Tech/ Fabricator for Metal Stamping Company.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in production equipment, improving operational efficiency.
Maintenance Technician
JVIS USA, LLC
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintenance Technician in plastic injection mold facility for major automakers.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in production equipment, improving operational efficiency.
Maintenance Technician
Hoffman Die Cast
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintenance technician in a die cast machine shop.
Maintenance Technician
Mann+Hummel
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Maintenance Technician for Industrial Filter Manufacturer.
Maintenance Technician
JVIS Manufacturing LLC
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Maintain Mold Machines, Fabrication when needed., Preventative Maintenance of Machines and Robot Machines.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatics. Emergency Maintenance and shut down of machines.
- Maintenance Technician for Automotive Plastic injection mold company.
Machinist-Welder
Family Fabrication Shop
05.2005 - 02.2015
- Review project drawings to perform installation activities according to specifications.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of all shop equipment.
- Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them.
- Consult welding chart specifications to select appropriate type and thickness of metal.
- Employ wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
- Can fabricate large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.
Maintenance Technician
Creative Foam
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct them.
- Inspected drives, motors, and belts.
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Installed new and replacement parts on machinery.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machinery.
- Kept accurate and up to date maintenance repair logs.
Welder
Fabricator
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Laid off (11-08-12) due to slow in workforce.
- Welder for food packaging and labeling machine manufacturer.
Journeyman Millwright
Local 1102
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Completed fabrication duties including welding and cutting.
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
- Trained with company experts to weld intricate parts.
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Inspected machine parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram and work order.
- Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
Education
Diploma - Welding
Van Buren Technology Center
Lawrence, MI01.1990
Diploma - General
LC Mohr High School
South Haven, MI01.1990
Skills
- Automotive Repair
- Plumbing
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical systems
- Forklift
- Millwright
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Hydraulics
- Industrial mechanic experience
- Low Voltage
- Electrical experience
- MIG welding
- Troubleshooting
- Welder
- Conveyor installation
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Power Generation
- Journeyman Millwright
- Strong Mechanical aptitude
- Experience with Plasma and Air Arc cutting and gouging
- Brazing experience
- Experience with welding safety precautions
- Ability to read blueprints
- Proficient with mechanical and electric hand and power tools
- Sub-Arc experience
- Strong work ethic
- Technical school training
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
Certified welder, 1999, Certification certificate available upon request.
Experience
- Demonstrates extensive experience with maintaining and repairing tools of the welding trade
- Strong Mechanical aptitude
- Experience with Plasma and Air Arc cutting and gouging
- 10+ years of shop experience
- Brazing experience
- Experience with welding safety precautions
- Ability to read blueprints
- Proficient with mechanical and electric hand and power tools
- Sub-Arc experience
- Strong work ethic
- Technical school training
- High School Diploma
Timeline
Maintenance Tech (Special Projects)
Sunberry Paw Paw Beverages Limited LLC
03.2024 - 08.2025
Maintenance Technician
Harloff Manufacturing Company LLC
10.2023 - 03.2024
Maintenance Technician
JVIS USA, LLC
12.2021 - 08.2023
Maintenance Technician
Hoffman Die Cast
08.2021 - 11.2021
Maintenance Technician
Mann+Hummel
01.2017 - 07.2021
Maintenance Technician
JVIS Manufacturing LLC
02.2015 - 08.2017
Maintenance Technician
Creative Foam
06.2013 - 04.2014
Welder
Fabricator
04.2012 - 11.2012
Machinist-Welder
Family Fabrication Shop
05.2005 - 02.2015
Journeyman Millwright
Local 1102
01.1998 - 01.2008
Diploma - General
LC Mohr High School
Diploma - Welding
Van Buren Technology Center