Maintenance Mechanic High School

ROBERT G SKOGLUND

Maintenance Mechanic, Welder/Fabricator

[Rochelle, Illinois] [815-***-****] [**************@*****.***] Highly efficient and dependable maintenance mechanic with 15+ years experience. Certified Welder knowledgeable in proactive and reactive maintenance, able to swiftly identify machinery and electrical needs. Honed knowledge of welding theory and principles, welding tools and welding codes. Self-starter and team player dedicated to achieving high-quality results. Adept at maintaining strict performance, quality and production standards. Skilled in diagnosing problems and making decisions to enact lasting change. Professional Experience

Clark Dietrich Rochelle, IL

Maintenance Mechanic 2019 - 2021

● Performed proactive and reactive maintenance on hydraulics and pneumatics equipment by performing troubleshooting and repair tasks, ensuring equipment was operable for daily production

● Added to location’s production capabilities by completing steel fabrication projects of machine steps, handrails and guarding, as well as machine parts assisting in increased daily workflow

● Responsible for ordering parts and maintaining inventory records, assessing location needs, and completing asset tracking tasks when new items received in order to update internal inventory records

● Demonstrated extensive knowledge in a variety of areas, completing electrical installations and repairs to meet needs for increased production

● Re-designed feed guides and weld program on seam welder, reducing thread time on coil thread up by 80% and producing 99% more consistent seam welds

Ryder Rochelle, IL

CPG Maintenance Tech II 2017 - 2019

● Assisted and monitored all work performed by outside contractors, ensuring company facilities were kept in a state of good repair

● Completed proactive and reactive repairs to Forklifts by following company routine safety and maintenance protocols, leading to a decrease in machinery related accidents

● Planned, budgeted, and supervised the electrical installation and repair on single and 3 Phase Voltage up to 480 Volts.

● Maintained grounds and building systems including daily sprinkler and engine room inspections, documenting equipment inspections, therefore maintaining company and local safety regulations

● Oversaw 2 maintenance personnel in the scheduling and completion of established preventative maintenance procedures, leading to 12 months without workplace accidents

● Ensured accurate and timely Dock Plate maintenance tasks completed, including the repair and replacement of parts as needed

CJC Properties Inc. Rochelle, IL

Property Maintenance Worker 2010 - 2017

● Performed a variety of property maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, yard work for 12 units

● Reduced budget waste by 95% through proactive maintenance and repairs to reduce the need for emergency repairs

● Configured any Human and Material Resources needed, overseeing 2 new maintenance employees during new hire orientation and training

● Created a new process for managing repairs and maintenance, estimating costs and setting quality standards, reducing overall costs by $30,000 annually

● Maintained a clean, orderly, and safe work environment for employee ensuring that all Health and Safety Guidelines were followed

Nippon Sharyo Manufacturing LLC Rochelle, IL

Set-Up Welder/Fabricator 2013 - 2014

● Proactively performed fabrication tasks such as Mig/Tig Welding, Plasma Cutting, Set-Up, Assembly, Grinding and Finishing

● Trained In ISO9001 Internal Auditor Training to ensure ongoing compliance with requirements of the internal auditing standards

● Enhanced Can Trail Assembly through the addition of new weld fixture stops, development of improved hand Plasma Cutting guide fixture, and re-designing all layout gauges, improving Can Trail Assembly production time by 70%

● Achieved higher quality Spot Welds by installing radius reference gauges on Spot Welders, increasing production by 75%

● Demonstrated ability to identify and solve workplace problems through the creation of a new Can trail assembly procedures handbook for employees

Bergstrom Industry Rockford, IL

Welder 2008 - 2009

● Performed MIG/TIG Welding, Silver Brazing, Assembly Electrical and Refrigerant Charging to meet ongoing needs of various production teams

● Fabricated large and small parts per technical drawings and blueprints, assembling parts as required by job need

● Responsible for achieving production requirements, ensuring products produced timely and in accordance with strict internal quality standards

● Monitored product standards and quality control programs through collaboration and communicating needs of associated departments, making decisions to effectively enact change and increase efficiency. Caperpillar Aurora, IL

Tig Welder/Tube Fabricator

2004-2007

Operated Horizontal Automated Orbital TIG Welding Machines

• Built new programs for machines, as part of a 2-man team, resulting in machines ability to stop stress cracking, achieve higher quality welds and increase production

• Served on Safety Committee I.R.C. (Issues Resolution Committee)

• Solved several ergonomic problems throughout facility

• Made sure that Products were produced on time and are of good quality

• Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components

• Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines

Skog’s Welding Service Batavia, IL

Owner/Operator 1985-2004

• Performed repair welding and rebuilding of heavy railroad components as a subcontractor for Miner Enterprises

• Overseer for 10 employees

• Manufactured steel machines bases for coin operated laundry industry

• Developed relationships with corporations including Beatrice Foods, Swift Foods, Fermi Lab, Argon Labs and Bosch/Mack Trucks

• Supervised and motivated staff and management

• Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new product

• Assisted machine operators with finished pieces

• Responsible for achieving production requirements

• Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product

• Ensured that all health and safety standards

• Identified strategic business opportunities to advance technology through licensing and project development

• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality

• Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components

• Collected, monitored and disseminated market intelligence and maintained competitor database Core Competencies

Maintain Company Equipment, Proactive and Reactive Maintenance, Written and Verbal Communication, Repair Equipment, Reading Technical Drawings and Blueprints, Identifying and Solving Workplace Problems, Workplace Safety, Time Management

Education/Certifications

Associate of Applied Science in Metallurgy, Waubonsee Community-College Sugar, IL High School Diploma, Geneva Community High School-Geneva, IL

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