William LaSage
Batavia
Summary
Controls Technician
Professional tradesman with years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and repair. Known for quality workmanship and commitment to safety standards. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project requirements and delivers reliable solutions. Skilled in electrical diagnostics, wiring, and blueprint interpretation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Ford Motor Co.
Sharonville, OH
02.2026 - Current
- Troubleshoot and repair various CNC controlled machines
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults using advanced testing equipment and tools.
- Mentored junior electricians, enhancing skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Controls Specialist/SSB
BMW Mfg.
Spartanburg, SC
05.2017 - 01.2026
- Manage Siemens TIA Portal program changes
- Provide second level controls support for technicians on the floor
- Developed training materials to support staff in adopting new technologies and workflows.
- Mentored junior specialists, fostering skill development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability standards.
Maintenance Electrical Technician
Luk USA, LLC
Wooster, OH
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance
- PLC, Robotic, CNC, Servo drive experience
- Experience with heat treating furnaces
- Experience with progressive and transfer presses
- CO2 laser repair and rebuild
Measurement and regulation mechanic
Columbia Gas Transmission
Wellington, OH
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Maintain and repair regulators and metering equipment for high pressure natural gas systems.
- Keep detailed and accurate records of work performed
- Diagnose and repair flow computers and communications
Maintenance Technician
Tekfor
Wooster, OH
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance of CNC machines and induction forging equipment
- Facilities maintenance
Maintenance Mechanic
Plastipak Pkg. Inc.
Medina, OH
11.2009 - 06.2011
- Preventative Maintenance of injection molding equipment
- Troubleshoot/repair hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, servos, vacuum systems, gas combustion systems.
- Injection mold changeover and repair
- Fabrication of brackets, stands, ect.
Electrician
American Augers
West Salem, OH
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Build and wire electrical control panels
- Assemble drilling rig controls
- Assist in setup, testing and debugging of the various drills
Electrical Controls Technician/Maintenance
Luk USA, LLC
Wooster, OH
08.1996 - 04.2008
- Troubleshoot and repair CNC, heat treating equipment, progressive and transfer stamping presses, cutting and marking lasers, vision systems, Epson and Sankyo robotics.
- Design schematics and build electrical controls
- Program PLC’s, HMI’s, and AC Servo drives
- Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC experience
Automotive Mechanic
Wal Mart
09.1993 - 08.1996
- General vehicle maintenance including tire changes and oil changes
- Light suspension work
- Air conditioning recharging
Education
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH12-1999
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Works well in team environment
- Control circuit troubleshooting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Emergency repairs
- Superior troubleshooting skills
- Troubleshooting complex control systems
- Industrial automation
Timeline
Electrician
Ford Motor Co.
02.2026 - Current
Controls Specialist/SSB
BMW Mfg.
05.2017 - 01.2026
Maintenance Electrical Technician
Luk USA, LLC
05.2013 - 05.2017
Measurement and regulation mechanic
Columbia Gas Transmission
10.2011 - 05.2013
Maintenance Technician
Tekfor
06.2011 - 08.2011
Maintenance Mechanic
Plastipak Pkg. Inc.
11.2009 - 06.2011
Electrician
American Augers
04.2008 - 07.2009
Electrical Controls Technician/Maintenance
Luk USA, LLC
08.1996 - 04.2008
Automotive Mechanic
Wal Mart
09.1993 - 08.1996
Wayne County Schools Career Center