Walter Cantrell
Lebanon,MO
Summary
My name is Walter Cantrell, I grew up working on farms and working many different odd jobs. I have a strong work ethic and a broad skill set. Working on farms I learned how to operate and repair equipment. Since then I have always strived to learn all I can about anything Im working on or around.
At Food Ingredient solutions I started as a production worker and quickly rose thru the ranks by researching solutions to problems and working hard to implement them.
I thrive on being presented new challenges. I enjoy hiking, hunting, fishing and 3D printing as hobbies, value coworkers and the outdoors.
I have worked numerous short term and part time jobs not listed here including brick laying, landscaping, home remodeling, Fedex ground, and machining, and 3D printing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Midwest Equipment Company
Fenton, Missouri
01.2023 - Current
- started as a prevent maintenance technician quickly became a senior service technician for both hot and cold side commercial kitchen appliances, grills, ice cream machines, ovens and fryers
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Adhered to quality assurance procedures during every stage of the service process.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
- Trained new team members on service processes to increase productivity.
- Implemented troubleshooting tactics to identify causes of poor machine performance.
Groundskeeper
City Of Lebanon
Lebanon, MO
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Mowed and trimmed yards every weekly in line with maintenance standards.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems
- maintain and repair/replace light fixtures and plumbing fixtures
Maintenance Engineer
Food Ingredient Solutions
Marshfield, MO
04.2015 - 07.2022
- supervised construction of a 3 story 1,000 l/h wiped film evaporator for molecular distillation.
- designed and built automated filling machine capable of holding .01 pound accuracy thru thousands of cycles
- participated in new product development and scale up from lab trails to production runs
- Created step-by-step procedures for day-to-day tasks to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- Efficiently executed shut downs for planned maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Streamlined operations by scheduling aspects of maintenance within time frames, minimizing over time.
- Verified maintainability and reliability of equipment, buildings and facilities to achieve high level of asset preservation at reduced total operating cost.
- Contacted suppliers and equipment manufacturers to obtain specialized operational information.
- Assembled and maintained physical structures with hand and power tools.
- Tested and inspected machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Developed and implemented operations manuals, policies and procedures and maintenance program schedules.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
Granite Fabricator
accelerated granite and quartz
Rogersville, MO
10.2013 - 04.2015
- fabricated countertops, shower surrounds and fireplaces.
- supervised install crew, work with superintendents to meet deadlines and ensure satisfactory finished product
- maintained vehicles and equipment
- drive company vehicles pulling trailer loaded with equipment or finished product
- Fit cabinets and countertops within installation space with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked cohesively with various materials by understanding how different stone is structured and naturally chips.
- Reviewed work order documents, technical models and requirements and specifications to complete precise cuts and achieve accurate results.
- Cut, ground, sanded and polished stone in preparation for diverse projects.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Farm Hand
fingland stables
Rogersville, MO
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Observed and listened to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
Farm Hand
kimball dairy
Seymour, MO
05.2005 - 03.2009
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors with bolts or hand tools.
- Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
- Observed and listened to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
Education
Ged
Seymour High School
Seymour, MO05.2009
Aircraft Mechanics
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOSkills
- troubleshooting and repairing 3-phase, split phase and dc circuits
- troubleshooting and repairing control circuits
- repairing and installing iron, copper, pvc, and pex plumbing
- metal working and fabricating including welding, cutting, grinding and machining of parts, also material selection and corrosion inspection
- small engine troubleshooting and repair ( mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc )
- vehicle and equipment troubleshooting and repair ( trucks, tractors, trailers, skidsteers, ect )
- equipment operation including dump truck, skidsteer, excavator, man lifts, fork lifts, tractors
- framing, carpentry and some concrete experience
- operating power saws
- Commercial appliance repair and refrigeration, brazing welding soldering
References
- 417 838 1994 John Shelton City of Lebanon
- 314 835 8207 Gary Morris plant manager Food Ingredient Solutions
Timeline
Service Technician
Midwest Equipment Company
01.2023 - Current
Groundskeeper
City Of Lebanon
07.2022 - 01.2023
Maintenance Engineer
Food Ingredient Solutions
04.2015 - 07.2022
Granite Fabricator
accelerated granite and quartz
10.2013 - 04.2015
Farm Hand
fingland stables
04.2009 - 04.2011
Farm Hand
kimball dairy
05.2005 - 03.2009
Ged
Seymour High School
Aircraft Mechanics
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City
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