Shane Hofer

*** ***** *** ******

Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Cell Phone 712-***-****

E-Mail: ac0047@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking full time employment with a company who will provide the necessary training, and opportunities to advance my knowledge, and grow in my career field.

WORK HISTORY

Sergeant’s Pet Care Products

Omaha, Ne

August 2014-Present

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Actively participate in daily team meetings regarding workload.

Lead/supervise two employees by being a positive role model to increase productivity.

Prioritize daily workload and redirect other maintenance mechanics to make sure plant machines are running appropriately.

Same duties as below in addition to this position.

January 2012-August 2014

Maintenance Mechanic

Read and determines equipment manuals, and work orders.

Complete process records, work reports, and maintenance logs.

Conduct machine set up, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

Dismantle defective machines and installs new and/or repaired parts. Including; pumps, motors, filters, and pipes.

Regularly cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, and other moving parts.

Prioritize and repair equipment during production times to minimize downtime.

Repair and replace electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electronic components of machines.

Assemble and install pipe systems, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Also repair and replace gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.

Follows all safety procedures and participates in regularly scheduled training sessions.

Assist in development of solutions to modify conveyor systems and production machines to improve plant functionality.

Merck Animal Health

Elkhorn, NE

March 2010-January 2012

Maintenance Mechanic

Repaired and maintained machinery and production equipment such as; motors, conveyor systems, fillers, cappers, and labeling machines.

Identified operating problems, diagnosed causes, and made recommendations for corrective actions.

Disassembled machines and replaced worn and defective parts.

Tyson Foods, Inc

Council Bluffs, IA

December 2009-March 2010

Maintenance Electrician

Start machines to test adjustments.

Maintain and repair packaging machines such as; cryovac, multivac, and other labeling machines.

Identified problems with the production machinery and determined corrective actions.

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Council Bluffs, IA

September 2007-August 2009

Maintenance Electrician

Started up machines to test adjustments.

Repaired motors, conveyor systems, electrical fixtures, and control equipment.

Installed electrical fixture wiring, and identified problems and diagnosed causes for recurring issues.

United States Distilled Products

July 2000-August 2007

Princeton, MN

Mechanic/Electrician

Repaired and maintained machinery and mechanical equipment. Motors, conveyer systems, chillers, bottlers, fillers, cappers, and glue machines.

Repaired and replaced defective machinery parts using hand and power tools.

Assisted in lifting, positioning, and fastening wiring, sockets, bulbs, and switches.

Installed and repaired wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.

Disassembled machines and replaced worn and defective parts.

EDUCATION

Central Lakes College

Brainerd, MN

License December 3, 2009

Special Class Engineer Boilers License-State of Minnesota

Northwest Technical College

Wadena, MN

1997-1999

Diploma: Electrical Construction

Highlights

Ten plus years in the mechanical maintenance field.

Experienced in commercial and residential wiring, including panel installation and troubleshooting.

Also experienced in the repair of motors, packing machines, conveyor systems, circuit breakers, feeders, coils, relays, and many different types of machinery found in a production environment.

References provided upon request.

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