Robert Lucas
Mission
East Peoria, IL *****
***********@*******.*** +1-309-***-****
Experienced and dependable person. Excellent communication skills. Works well as a member of a team, willing to step up and lead when needed. Also capable of working independently. Highly motivated. Always willing to go the extra mile for the team. Safety is always top priority.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Field Service Technician
Midwest Technology Solutions, LLC - East Peoria, IL
February 2022 to Present
Troubleshooting and maintenance on CNC machines, installing and setting up CNC machines, programming machines, training company personnel how to maintain and navigate the machines efficiently and safely.
Lead Boiler operator and service technician
UnityPoint Health - Peoria, IL
January 2021 to Present
Lead boiler technician on nightshift. Maintain and operate boilers (3) to keep hot water and heat throughout the hospital. Performed preventive maintenance as necessary. Answered all maintenance calls throughout the hospital, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and various other duties.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Nestle USA - Morton, IL
December 2019 to December 2021
Lead maintenance technician, made sure priority projects were being completed as needed. Created schedules for maintenance crew each week. Trained new team members when needed. Performed maintenance as needed when equipment and machines went down. Kept track of amount of product ran and accounted and documented any variation from day to day. Ordered replacement parts, tools, and equipment as needed. Also able to create most piece parts if needed right away, using manual machines and weld techniques to fabricate parts. Kept track of all downtime and had turn over meetings with the other shift team members everyday.
Salvage Specialist
Caterpillar Inc. - East Peoria, IL
December 2009 to November 2019
Repaired quality defects in the field on tractors. Traveling from proving grounds, work sites, dealerships, and end of production lines when part integrity was jeopardized. Mainly welding out of position, using any necessary techniques required, mig, stick, tig, and/or oxy/acetylene torch work. Repaired/replaced parts when needed and/or fixed parts that could be salvaged.
Maintenance Technician
Caterpillar Inc. - East Peoria, IL
September 2008 to November 2019
Worked on industrial CNC machines as breakdowns occurred. Performed preventive maintenance on equipment such as welders, CNC machines, Manuel machines, conveyors, fixtures, and cranes. Replaced parts as needed and/or fabricated parts when production was stopped.
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Caterpillar Inc. - East Peoria, IL June 2005 to November 2019
Completed machinist apprenticeship. Operated, maintained, programed, and set up CNC machines.
Also worked in the tool room as a tool and die maker. Setting up, adjusting, and operating lathes, vertical mills, horizontal mills, and grinders. Used to create fixtures and dies for production process operations. Also used to create "New product introduction". Built from prints to create prototype templates.
Certified Welder/Fabricator
Caterpillar Inc - East Peoria, IL June 2005 to November 2019
Certified weld/fabricator, trained and instructed new employees to weld to meet ISO quality inspection, as well as fabricate parts in a production process environment in a timely manner. Maintained and took care of welding equipment. Using lean manufacturing improved weld processes and procedures.
Education
Associate's degree in Industrial maintenance
Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL August 2006 to June 2008
Vocational degree in Weld specialist
Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL August 2002 to June 2005
High school diploma
East Peoria High School - East Peoria, IL August 2000 to June 2005
Skills
•Hydraulics
•Six Sigma
•OSHA
•Schematics
•Blueprint reading
•Logistics
•Fabrication
•Welding
•CNC
•Lean
•CAD
•SAP
•Plumbing
•Manufacturing
•SolidWorks
•Purchasing
•Industrial maintenance
•Analysis skills
•Programmable logic controllers
•Windows
•Communication skills
•Computer skills
•CMMS
•Fanuc
•Hand tools
•Program management
•TIG welding
•Brake repair
•Hospital experience
•Supply chain
•Machining
•Caterpillar
•Lean manufacturing
•Maintenance
•Microsoft Office
•Stick welding
•Administrative experience
•Leadership
•Organizational skills
•Food preparation
•Driving
•Mechanical knowledge
•Carpentry
•Customer service
•Computer operation
•Plasma cutting
•Computer networking
•Automotive repair
•Quality assurance
•Procurement
•HVAC
•Quality inspection
•Service technician experience
•Systems engineering
•Electrical experience
•Equipment repair
•Six sigma
•Boiler Engineer
•5S
•CNC lathe
•CNC milling machine
•Crane
•Power tools
•Workday
•Debugging
•MRP
•AS9100
•Writing skills
• Maximo Languages
• Spanish - Beginner
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 30
Present
Certified Welding Inspector Present
Six Sigma Certification Present
Welding Certification
Present
Food Handler Certification Present
Boiler certification Present
Professional Engineer
Journeyman License
Fundamentals of Engineering
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Expert
May 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Full results: Expert
Workplace safety — Proficient
June 2022
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
Given the opportunity I believe I can add value to any team and/or company I'm given an opportunity to work with.