Edward A. Lichtle
Lowell, IN *6356
Job Objective Mechanic
Work Experience
January 2016 Unilever
Present **** * ******* ***
Hammond In 46327
Production Mechanic
I repair high speed soap production equipment. Daily I repair presses,
conveyors, carton machines, wrapping machines and case packers. These
machines produce 500 bars of soap a minuet. I change package size, trouble
shoot issues, replace or modify a part and make adjustments.
June 2010 Bass Pro
January 2016 6426 Daniel Burnham Drive
Portage In 46368
Mechanic
Responsible for training new shop personnel, assisting parts and CSR with customer questions, keeping the department profitable, Daily repaired engine issues, drive line repairs, electrical trouble shooting and installed accessories. I was hired as a mechanic and promoted to Service Manager after 1.5 years.
August 2009 Waste Management
June 2010 Po Box 17111
Chicago Il 60617
Mechanic
I was responsible for doing preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, brake . repairs, hydraulic systems, electric systems, welding and suspension on trucks.
July 2008 Heartland Pump and Process, Inc.
August 2009 986 Kennedy Ave Suite B
Schererville, IN 46375
Service Technician
Responsible for performing the maintenance contracts in mills and refineries
including calibration of probes, rebuilding pumps, installations of systems.
Edward A. Lichtle
August 2002 Loomis Cycle – Maxim Power Sports
July 2008 8201 Grand Blvd.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Service Manager
Responsible for making the service department profitable and CSI score were my main goals. I also scheduled the work, filled all warranty claims to all six manufactures and inspected all repairs ready for pick up. I also took all factories training to keep mechanic skills updated.
April 2001 Chemical Control Systems
August 2002 403 Industrial Drive
Griffith IN. 46324
Service Technician
Responsible for doing the maintenance contracts in mills and refineries.
daily responsibilities calibration of probes, rebuilding pumps and systems.
Also built new skid pump systems to customers specification per blue prints.
July 1999 Loomis Cycle – Maxim Power Sports
April 2001 8201 Grand Blvd.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Service Manager
Responsible for making the service department profitable and CSI score were my main goals. I also scheduled the work, filled all warranty claims to all six manufactures and inspected all repairs ready for pick up. I also took all factories training to keep mechanic skills updated.
1995-1998Honda Yamaha of River Oaks
19528 Burnham
Lansing, IL 60438
Service Manager and Mechanic
Responsible for all aspects of the service department including CSI and keep it profitable. I also did repairs, rebuilt transmissions, engines and electrical repairs. I took all factory training that was offered and certified Honda and Yamaha.
Edward A. Lichtle
1990-1995 Solo Cup Company
7421 East End Road
Chicago, IL 60649
Machinist Mechanic
Responsibilities were to do major maintenance and overhauling of the cup machines. Work involved reading blue prints, repairing worn parts using surface grinder, laths, end mills, welding, etc.
1987-1990 Mattox Transpiration
12005 Burr St
Crown Point, In 46307
Mechanic
Performed all types of repairs needed to keep the fleet of trucks safely on the road. Performed repairs on brakes, electrical, suspension, engine, welding and preventive maintains needed to keep the fleet of trucks safely on the road. I also did DOT inspection on preventive m maintenance service.
1982-1987 Service Honda
5634 Hohman Ave.
Hammond, IN 46320
Mechanic
I did all types of repairs on Honda generators, motor cycles, atvs and Ski Doo snowmobiles.
1977-1982Knutson Suzuki and Harley Davidson
3990 East Lincoln Highway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Service Manager and Mechanic
Responsible for all aspects of the service department making it profitable, filed warranties and did repairs. I also became factory certified by Suzuki and Harley Davidson while working here.
Edward A. Lichtle
1976-1977Lake Cycle
7011 Taft Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
Mechanic
Repaired motorcycles and atvs. Started as a set up and after 6 weeks was promoted to mechanic.
EDUCATION I have completed over 65 factory-training programs at the school and I am a certified mechanic by, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Polaris, Mercury, BRP and Arctic Cat. Also have also completed 400 internet training. The training programs included trouble shooting electrical systems, rebuilding engines and drivelines and brakes. My management training is Spader Management training I completed two classes, Honda Service Manger classes and Yamaha Service Manager classes.
AWARDS Suzuki Corporation held a Best Tech Competition in 2006 for the top mechanics around the world to compete against each other. I was one of eighteen finalist mechanics the United States.