Drazenko Jovanovic
Mechanic
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
ad5uw3@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
Mechanic
Kaf tech -atkore
Performed maintenance on various machines throughout the plant with a focus on the Liquid tight Coiling
(LTC), Extruder, and Long Track Machines. Assisted material handling as needed by operating a Forklift to move product.
• Performed changeovers involving recalibrating machines whenever cable/conduit sizes were changed as well as Preventative Maintenance (PM) on machines.
• Analyzed key maintenance problems and developed machine modifications and process improvements to fix any issues, with one such improvement involving designing and attaching a pin on the long guide for a better-quality conduit core.
• Trained and mentored new Mechanics, Lead Operators, and Operators.
• Filled in for absent Operators and Material Handlers when necessary. TECH
AN ATKORE COMPANY - Largo, FL
2005 to 2019
Designer, manufacturer, and supplier of electrical distribution products for commercial applications, including cables, conduits, and related items.
LTC Machine Lead Operator
2008 to 2010
Operated LTC Machines as a Master Operator and trained new Operators making sure quality remained consistent.
• Functioned as Acting Supervisor in Supervisor's absence. LTC Machine Operator
2005 to 2008
Operated up to five LTC Machines simultaneously, including loading metal cable cores with a crane lift and checking the cable for size using a sizing ring and calipers after finished material went into a container.
• Soldered lengths of cable together and moved to loading area for the Extruder Machine.
• Cross-trained on Repack, Mini-Coiler, and Long Track Machines.
• Operated, as needed, Repack and Mini-Coiler Machines that cut and wound cable into a variety of sizes, inspected for quality, and then packaged for shipment.
• Utilized a variety of specialized devices and cutting tools such as hand cutters, snips, band saws, reel take-up stands, air staple guns, and air hoists.
• Operated, as needed, the Long Track Machine which made Liquid tight Coils of larger diameter sizes of up to 4 inches.
Education
High school or equivalent
Skills
• MAINTENANCE
• LEAN MANUFACTURING
• FORKLIFT
• FORKLIFT CERTIFIED
• QUALITY CONTROL
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
• KAIZEN
• MENTORING
• TRAINING
• BILINGUAL
• CPR
• CPR TRAINING
• OPERATIONS
• Mechanic
• Customer Service
• Mechanical knowledge
• Forklift
• Quality control
• Training & development
• Mentoring
• Calipers
• Micrometer
• Materials Handling
• Blueprint Reading
• 5S
• Manufacturing
Certifications and Licenses
Drazenko jovanovic
September 2017 to October 2025