Mark S. Baker
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Delphi, IN 46923 abg5bi@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE A challenging career which will allow me to apply my
education,
experience and knowledge in a growing environment.
EDUCATION Purdue University
Training on Strain Smart and Lab View 2003
Ivy Tech College
Computer Drafting and Design
Course work
1996
Muscatine College
Agriculture Management/Technology
Associates Degree 1984
Indian Hills College
Pre-Engineering
Course work 1981
Albia Community High School 1981
Areas of Expertise
-Outstanding Mechanical aptitude -Experience with metal testing
-Test and troubleshoot components -AC/DC control circuitry
-Following standards and specifications -Pneumatic and hydraulic
-Manage, supervise and schedule -Excellent customer service
EMPLOYMENT Laboratory Manager
Civil Engineering, Purdue University 2001 -
Present
. Manage all Material Laboratories in Civil Engineering
. Responsible for laboratory set-ups
. Train and Supervise a minimum of 8 Teaching
Assistants by outlining and demonstrating
experiments and use of lab instrumentation and
equipment
. In charge of operation and maintenance of all
equipment and testing machines and laboratory
facilities
. Work daily with and instruct a diverse group of
people
. Conduct equipment training for research students
. Responsible for daily environmental health and safety
needs
. Civil Engineering Safety Chair
. Contact REM with paperwork for hazardous waste
management
. Help design, purchase, coordinate and install many
high-tech pieces of equipment
. Over 15 years of experience in reading technical
manuals,
electronic/wiring schematics and diagrams
. Calibration laboratory equipment within 0.0001 inch
. Help develop training material for graduate and
undergraduate students
. Responsible for accreditation from American
Association of State
. Highway and Transportation Officials for Central
North Superpave Center (CNSC)
. Correlated a plan to meet specification standards on
National Level for certified testing at CNSC
. 10 years of troubleshooting and problem solving
skills with high and low voltage, mechanical and
electrical systems
Field Technician
Agronomy Research, Purdue University 1999 -
2001
. Coordinated with Professors and students to complete
research projects by specific standards and
dates
. Inventoried materials and supplies for upcoming
events
. Prepared different equipment for seasonal uses.
. Designed and installed electrical systems for new
buildings
. Have a strong work ethic and problem solving ability
Equipment / Facilities Manager
Andover Inc. 1996-
1999
. Managed all plant facilities for a 6 million dollar
company
. Supervised three full-time employees and production
of varnishing and oven room
. Responsible for HVAC systems, buildings, all
equipment, cleaning crews and outside crews
. 4 years of extensive machine shop experience
. Fabrication of metal, plastic, and wood using
machining techniques with complex precision equipment
. Worked with outside contractors and venders for plant
needs outside of normal work and maintenance
. Designed new equipment to make production more
efficient
. Coordinated with Safety Engineer about air emissions
and air quality of facilities
. Worked with industrial control devises and equipment
using CAD and CNC programing
Equipment Troubleshooter/ Installer
Wabash National Corporation 1994 - 1996
. Installed equipment and worked automating systems
. Trouble-shoot and problem solve many different types of
complex machine
. Trained employees to perform maintenance on any machines
or equipment
Branch Manager
Baker's Grain and Feed 1986-1994
. Supervised 3 full time employees and 2 part time
employees
. Managed facility and keep inventories of materials
. Custom fertilizer and chemical application around lakes
and waterways
. Sold and delivered feed to livestock operations
Field Consultant
Junge Control Inc.
. Consulted with Businesses on how to Automate
their production
. Worked with a small team on automation systems
. Set up displays at large shows to sale systems
. Helped design, build and install precision equipment in
Customer's businesses
HOBBIES Basketball coach, working on electrical and mechanical
projects, 3 dimensional wood structure model of new
church~20 square feet, construct play and musical stage
sets for the high school 3 times per year