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Zackary Ford

1127 Sugar Loaf Road Winona,MN

Summary

Detail oriented Industrious Maintenance Mechanic 9+ year industry background. Adept at dismantling machines to quickly troubleshoot malfunctions and issues. Comfortable 80+ pounds and work in inclement weather conditions. Specialties include electrical systems preventitive maintenance, parts fabrication and structural repairs. With a history of being a committed job seeker and meeting company needs with consistent practices and unique ingenuity. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and able to collabrate and coexist with a wide diverity of coworkers.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

2
2

Licenses

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Kerry Ingredients
Rochester, MN
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Maintenance Mechanic

Watlow
Winona, MN
06.2017 - Current
  • Trouble shoot smt machines, selective solder machines, wave machines, screen printing machines, presses, ovens, tester trouble shooting, and various other manufacturing equipment
  • PLC trouble shooting and various other programs
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting
  • Utilized various toolroom equipment such as presses, brakes, mills, lathes
  • Utilized stick, tig, and mig welder
  • Performed preventative maintenance on above listed manuacturing equipment
  • Various other facility maintenance including duties associated with a special engineer boilers license.

Mechanic Technician

J&D ' s Electric Vehicles and Golf Carts
Saint Charles, MN
08.2008 - 10.2017
  • Body work and mostly electromechanical and small engine repair diagnostics and customizing
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
  • Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
  • Maintained and repaired equipment to achieve operational efficiency.

Machine Operator

ZF TRW Automotive
Winona, MN
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • 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.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Inspected final results and compared to production order to support quality assurance.

Driver

Yellow Cab Company
Winona, MN
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Responsibilities deliver passengers and cargo in a safe and timely manner
  • Skills Used
  • Effective communication with client and staff, close adherence to scheduled pick ups, safe motor vehicle operation

TMA

Samaritan Bethany
Rochester, MN
01.2008 - 08.2012
  • Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
  • Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
  • Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.

Enginer

JFCompany
Saint Charles, MN
02.2006 - 01.2009
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
  • Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
  • Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
  • Inventoried machine parts and equipment.

NAR, TMA

Choosen Valley Care Center
Chatfield, MN
10.2001 - 01.2006
  • Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
  • Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Completed daily patient charting on computer
  • Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
  • Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.

NA/R

Hillcrest Community Care Center'
Plainview, MN
09.1999 - 06.2001
  • Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Mechatronics

Southeast Technical
Winona, MN
04.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeast Technical
Winona
09.2014

Some College (No Degree) - TMA Certificate

Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
07.2002

High School Diploma - general study

St Charles High School
Saint Charles, MN
06.2001

NA/R Certificate in Geriatrics -

Southeast Technical
Winona Mn
09.1999

Skills

  • Fabrication and machining of parts
  • General plumbing
  • Troubleshooting specialist
  • Employee management
  • Staff training and development
  • MS Office suite
  • Inspection and quality assurance
  • PLC experiance
  • Troubleshooting and repairs
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Safety protocol
  • Precision measuring
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Building maintenance
  • Supply ordering
  • TCP/IP
  • HVAC
  • Welding Mig, Tig, and Stick
  • Patient relations
  • Quick problem solver
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Infection control procedures
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Collecting specimens
  • Vital signs recording
  • Medical records management
  • Patient transportation
  • Patient feeding

Accomplishments

  • Invented an automatic brake system for wheelchairs to prevent falls without limiting mobility, independence, and quality of life of residents, invented by my father and I
  • This invention took an unprecedented amount of awards at the Minnesota Inventors Congress
  • Our invention took 1st place in all categories awarded by the inventors congress gives out. two years in a row, no invention had took all the awards for just a single year
  • We also testified in front of Congress on behalf of the Inventors Congress to continue funding which was scheduled to end after our first year there
  • The
  • Minnesota inventors Congress is one of only two in the country, the other in Pennsylvania, and thanks to our testimony it continued for another 10 years s Used
  • Employee of the Month at Chosen Valley Care Center in 2003

Certification

  • Licensed Special Engineer Class Boiler Operator December 12 2022 - Dec 2025
  • Registered Unlicensed Electrician April 2023- April 2024
  • American Red Cross BLS CPR/AED First Aid Certified infant and Adult June 2018- June 2020
  • Registered Nursing Assistant with TMA certification August 2003- August 2014

Contact Information

Zackary W Ford

1127 Sugar Loaf Road

Winona,MN 55987 

507 421 8831

Zford@watlow.com 

Zford20@outlook,com

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Kerry Ingredients
09.2023 - 03.2024

Maintenance Mechanic

Watlow
06.2017 - Current

Machine Operator

ZF TRW Automotive
08.2015 - 05.2017

Driver

Yellow Cab Company
01.2014 - 01.2015

Mechanic Technician

J&D ' s Electric Vehicles and Golf Carts
08.2008 - 10.2017

TMA

Samaritan Bethany
01.2008 - 08.2012

Enginer

JFCompany
02.2006 - 01.2009

NAR, TMA

Choosen Valley Care Center
10.2001 - 01.2006

NA/R

Hillcrest Community Care Center'
09.1999 - 06.2001

Associate of Science - Mechatronics

Southeast Technical

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeast Technical

Some College (No Degree) - TMA Certificate

Riverland Community College

High School Diploma - general study

St Charles High School

NA/R Certificate in Geriatrics -

Southeast Technical

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