RICK A. JARVIS - Industrial Maintenance Journeyman
Dowagiac, MI. 49047
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OBJECTIVE
Prepared to exceptionally contribute to your organization's success through
the use of exceptional versatility, adaptability, dedication with the drive
of a hard-working individual.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Exceptional knowledge in Preventative Maintenance, Rebuilding and
Rigging Industrial Production and Packaging/Wrapping Equipment in a
fast pace environment.
. Creative Automation, box closers and feeder/stacker production
equipment
. Biesse drills, CNC routers, Laminators and Edgebanding Equipment
. Semi-Automatic and Automatic Panel Saws
. Extraordinary Drive in completing bench work, rebuilds, work orders
and bench area/shop cleanliness.
. High-Quality Fabricating Skills using various cutting, grinding,
drilling, sanding and polishing tools.
. Pneumatic/Hydraulic System Troubleshooting, Repairing and Rebuilding
. Pneumatic/Mechanical drives and Braking Systems
. Gear Boxes, Vacuum Pumps, Valves, Variable speed Belt drive conveyors
. Presentably skilled in Oxyacetylene, Shield Gas Arc, Mig, Tig Welding.
Good Lathe and Bridgeport experience
. Knowledgeably sound in Air Compressors, Wood Grinders and Dust
Collection Equipment
. Basic knowledge in A.C./D.C., Circuitry Troubleshooting and Repair
such as; Wiring, Proximity switches, Photo Eyes, Solenoids, Breakers,
Contact blocks and motors low/medium voltage.
. Exceptional Knowledge in Facility/Building Maintenance. Such as;
Remodeling, Painting, Plumbing, Concrete, Roofing, Wiring, Framing,
Dry walling and some HVAC
. Operating, Repairing and Maintaining Industrial Vehicles. Such as,
Sissor and Bucket Lifts, Forklifts, Bobcats and autos.
. Excellent Industrial Safety, Organization, Communication, and Team-
Building Skills along with continuous drive to improve safety
procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out and 5s policies.
. Willingness to attend training/college classes as needed/available
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
. 9 Years, Machine Operator/ 8 Years, Machine Maintenance Technician,
Ameriwood Industries, Dowagiac, MI., 01/93 - Present
. Maintenance Technician, Modar, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI., 05/10 - 07/10
EDUCATION
. High School Diploma, Dowagiac Union High, MI - 1993
. Apprenticeship Program, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI.,
-2007
. Certificate of Completion for Journeyman in - Machine Maintenance and
Repair, by the U.S. Dept. of Labor - 2007
. Associates Degree with Honors, Skilled Trades Technology, Majored in
Industrial Maintenance, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI.,
2007- 2009