Weston Ganka
Ladora,IA
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a back ground in production equipment maintenance and construction. Brings 20 years of solid experience providing production equipment maintenance and repairs. Fully accountable for equipment upkeep, repair, mechanics, electric and pneumatic components. Works collaboratively with coworkers while demonstrating superior communication and time management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Service Technician II
Integrated DNA Technologies
07.2015 - Current
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Streamlined service procedures for faster turnaround time, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Optimized equipment performance with thorough diagnostics and precise calibration adjustments.
- Reduced downtime for machines with timely completion of repairs and proactive communication regarding equipment status.
- Increased team productivity by mentoring new technicians and sharing best practices for troubleshooting and repair methods.
- Upheld safety standards within the workplace by following established guidelines and supporting team members in maintaining a safe environment.
- Performed basic preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment such as motors, conveyors, mechanical components or electrical wiring and electrical components for production equipment.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
- Performed soldering to repair damaged components on production machines.
Construction Crew Leader
Apartments Downtown
01.2011 - 07.2015
- Daily Management of a small crew providing new construction, maintenance and remodeling of apartment buildings and houses for a large property management company
- Construction crew duties include but are not limited to: Framing, dry wall, insulation, finishing new buildings and existing buildings
- Installation of cabinets and new floor coverings
- Understanding how to complete projects by following blue print documents and creating goals and deadlines based on the amount of people on the crew
- Maintenance crew duties include but are not limited to: Finding and repairing water leaks
- Running wire and hooking up security cameras in buildings
- Emergency work would include water restoration by replacing busted pipes and floor coverings
- Troubleshooting problems when tenants call the maintenance line
- Operation of power tools on a daily basis and heavy equipment such as skid loader and telehandler
- Office duties include: Signing leases with existing and new tenants
- Apartment inspections and apartment showings.
Truck and Trailer Maintenance Technician
Heartland Express
01.2008 - 04.2009
- Daily maintenance of truck and trailer fleet
- Truck inspections including DOT regulations such as Lighting function, brake inspections, tire inspections and making sure all systems are working properly
- Mechanical duties including , new brakes on trucks and trailers, new tires, tire rotation, oil changes and miner engine repairs such as EGR Valve repairs, leaking hoses and clamps and repair of other small engine parts
- Prepare and prep new fleet trucks by equipping them with satellite system computers and screens, DOT decals and DOT emergency kits
- Maintenance of truck lot such as snow removal and emergency road side assistance with in the area.
Owner Operator
Ganka Floorz
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Provided new floor coverings such as vinyl, carpet, wood, laminate and ceramic tile for new construction homes, businesses and remodels
- Many projects shown during the local Parade of Homes
- Worked and planned with general contractors as well as private home owners to provide the best quality result.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek Amana High School
Tiffin, IA05.1998
Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Diagnostic Tools
- Component Replacement
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Safety Protocols
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Computer literate
- Solid communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team player
- Timely project completion
- Deadline driven
- Manual labor skills
- Establishing goals and setting priorities
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Power tools and hand tools
- Machine Operation
- Schematic Reading
- Equipment Installation
- Commercial Equipment Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Repair Work
- Equipment Dismantling
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Clean Room Procedures
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Equipment Testing
Timeline
Equipment Service Technician II
Integrated DNA Technologies
07.2015 - Current
Construction Crew Leader
Apartments Downtown
01.2011 - 07.2015
Truck and Trailer Maintenance Technician
Heartland Express
01.2008 - 04.2009
Owner Operator
Ganka Floorz
01.2004 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek Amana High School
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