Zackery D Zimmerman
Master Mechanic
Canton,IL
Summary
Seasoned Mechanical Technician bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in Chemical Plant settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Evonik
Mapleton, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
Master Mechanic
Evonik
Mapleton, IL
02.2008 - 02.2024
- For the past 10 months i have been the Interim Maintenance Supervisor for Maintenance department. I assign tasks to mechanics and electricians to meet the needs of the facility, fluent with SAP program (enter information specific to equipment, personnel, locate parts). I've worked closely with contractors, scheduling manpower and equipment to maintain the facility. I work closely with the building managers to meet their needs for production requirements. I think most importantly none of my men have been injured during my time, we have daily safety meetings in which I emphasize safety.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Utilized varied tools and equipment to test and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
- Kept track of equipment maintenance schedules using computerized maintenance management systems.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings and schematics to understand equipment design and proper maintenance.
- Kept detailed records of repairs and maintenance for reference in future work.
- Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
Millwright
Archer Daniels Midland
Peoria, IL
01.1999 - 09.2006
Light Wheel Diesel Mechanic
United States Army
Ft. Campbell, KY
10.1995 - 10.1998
Education
Certificate - Clinical Child Psychology
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY 09.1997 - 09.1997
Certificate - Light Wheeled Diesel Mechanic
United States Army
Ft. Jackson, SC 12.1995 - 04.1996
High School Diploma -
Illini Bluffs High School
Glasford 06.1990 - 05.1994
Associate of Science - General Studies
Spoon River College
Canton 01.2025 - Current
Skills
Machinery installation
Pneumatic controls
Diagnostic techniques
Parts installation
Safety compliance
Mechanical tools
Blueprint reading
Repair work
Malfunction diagnosis
Equipment rebuilding
Tool repair and maintenance
Equipment Repair
Troubleshooting
Heavy lifting
Machinery alignment
Machinery balancing
Timeline
Associate of Science - General Studies
Spoon River College
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Evonik
02.2024 - Current
Master Mechanic
Evonik
02.2008 - 02.2024
Millwright
Archer Daniels Midland
01.1999 - 09.2006
Certificate - Clinical Child Psychology
Hopkinsville Community College
09.1997 - 09.1997
Certificate - Light Wheeled Diesel Mechanic
United States Army
12.1995 - 04.1996
Light Wheel Diesel Mechanic
United States Army
10.1995 - 10.1998
High School Diploma -
Illini Bluffs High School
06.1990 - 05.1994