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William Farden

Washington,IL

Summary

Please accept my application for consideration to fill the Maintenance Manager (off shift) position. As a maintenance team lead and former machine operator, I bring nineteen years of experience working at Caterpillar in manufacturing settings and operating machinery, with most of my time spent in undercarriage. I am looking to expand my current role to broaden my affect, using my skills, and enhance maintenance objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Caterpillar
East Peoria, IL
01.2024 - Current
  • Completed Siemens Step 7 training.
  • Completed Hydraulics Training Course.
  • Participated in EPUC Round Table.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management
  • Communicate with Operations Section Manager's machine priorities.
  • Lead start of shift meeting communicating open tickets and down machines.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions allocating resources to ensure timely completion to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance
  • Repaired machines, equipment, or structures using appropriate tools or equipment.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency and safety. Communicating hazards with supervisor as needed.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.

Maintenance Mechanic

Caterpillar
East Peoria, IL
03.2023 - Current
  • Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed.
  • Repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
  • Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.

Machine Operator

Caterpillar
East Peoria, IL
05.2005 - Current
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

Education

Information Technology

Robert Morris University - Illinois
Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Diagnostics Systems
  • Inventory Management
  • Decision Making
  • Willing to Learn
  • Filter Replacement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Component and System Testing
  • Work Orders and Documentation
  • Diagnosis and Repair
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Problem Solving
  • Hardworking and Dedicated
  • Problem-Solving
  • Drawing and Schematic Interpretation
  • Problem Diagnosis

Additional Information

I feel that even though I am still learning I would make a good asset to the team. I have been at Caterpillar for 18 years, and I look forward to many more to come

Timeline

Team Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Caterpillar
01.2024 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic

Caterpillar
03.2023 - Current

Machine Operator

Caterpillar
05.2005 - Current

Information Technology

Robert Morris University - Illinois

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