DENNIS ECKMANN

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CAREER SUMMARY

A professional industrial maintenance technician with over 17 years of experience providing leadership in

advanced mechanical diagnostic and repair services in various fast-paced settings. Excellent knowledge

of OSHA regulations and federal, state and local laws for safety management in manufacturing

environments. Leadership skills that exhibit integrity, ownership and a “can-do” attitude.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Computer Repair Technician 2011 - present

Barrister global networks Aberdeen area

* this is part time freelance work - Repair printers, plotters, computers, servers as a factory service

technician

Maintenance Technician III 2010 - present

MFG South Dakota, Aberdeen, SD

* 2nd shift maintenance technician level 3 work on all aspects of manufacturing fiberglass wind

turbines from welding and fabrication to electrical troubleshooting. Robotic controls, Service and

Maintenance on 15 ton gantry cranes dual operation.

Truck Driver, 2009 -2010

Stans, Inc., Alpena, SD

Provide professional long haul services operating grain trucks pulling doubles in the Mid-West

Conduct safe operations through pre-trip and roadside inspections of equipment, and proper

configuration of trucks according to laws and regulations and as dictated by climate conditions,

terrain, road conditions and traffic situations in urban and rural settings

Communicate shipment status professionally and timely with internal and external customers

Maintenance Technician, 2000 – 2009

3M, Brookings, SD

Diagnosed, repaired and rebuilt plant and production equipment in a team environment ensuring

safety and quality standards

Tracked and scheduled preventative maintenance activities and performed emergency

maintenance for all rotary converting equipment, adhesive coating extruding, and embossing tape

converting equipment and machinery within plant

Performed in progress and final inspections of all work to ensure quality standards

Maintenance Technician, 1998 – 2000

Kawasaki Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE

Managed all building maintenance and repair functions maintaining safety, health, and

environmental policies and procedures

Installed assembly lines for motorcycles, four wheelers and jet skis

Scheduled and tracked preventive maintenance on 400+ welders

Initiated and carried out projects that improved efficiency and/or reduced operating costs

Tracked, analyzed and improved key maintenance measures

Ordered parts and equipment and ensured adequate inventory levels were maintained to

minimize downtime of equipment

Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical), 1996 – 1998

Farmland Foods, Crete, NE

Minimized unplanned downtime, anticipated and solved problems in a timely manner and

identified opportunities for improvement through continual review of plant equipment and systems

and collaboration with engineers for fabrication changes

Oversaw daily operation of facility maintenance

Performed mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed production equipment

Conducted preventive maintenance on all plant equipment replacing and rebuilding faulty

components

Maintenance Manager, 1993-1996

Watertown Box, Watertown, SD

Directed the efforts of the maintenance department personnel, coordinated preventive

maintenance program, solved breakdown problems and communicated with contractors for

repairs, upgrades and the installation of new equipment

Achieved OSHA exception status

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered South Dakota Real Estate Inspector – 2009

Certified Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician – 1997

Class A CDL with tanker and doubles endorsements – 1986 - present

EDUCATION

Ashworth College

Professional Heating and Air Conditioning Program

Phii Residential & Commercial Real Estate Inspector – 2009

Thermal Imaging, Mold, Radon, Hazardous Materials, Thermal Imaging, Insulation, Energy Audit

Miller Welding School for Repair Welders - 1998

CM Factory School for Hoists - 1998

Certified Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 1997

Farmland Certified Maintenance Program

Mechanical level 4

Electrical level 4

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -1979- 1982

Huron College – Huron, SD

Focus in Agriculture Business

Minor in Political Science

AFFILIATIONS

National Society of Home Inspectors (NSHI) – 2009

Professional Home Inspectors Institute (PHII) – 2009

COMPUTER SKILLS

Service and Installation of Electronic Message Centers

Windows and Works for Windows 3.1

Installation and Writing PLC Programs

Dos 6.2

Windows 95 Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

Windows 98 Intermediate and Advanced

Internet 1 and 2

Microsoft Word and Excel

REFERENCES

references available upon request

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