Multifaceted Manufacturing Technician with 20+ Years Experience
Resume:
Clayton Hoffman
Work Experience
Waterloo, IA ***03
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Professional Summary
I have 20 years of experience, including as Production technician, Service technician, a Laborer, as an Installer and as a Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler in industries including Building Construction General Contractors and Operative Builders, Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores and Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations. Most recently, I have been working at an engineering center in Cedarfalls, IA. Performing service work on john deere tractors ranging anywhere from transmission replacements to inspecting raw casted engine blocks. My skills and experiences include: Carpentry, Machine Tools, Machining, Scanners, Shipping. I hold a Diploma degree in General Studies from East High. I also attended a Sustainable and Construction Design program in 2017. This program is designed to give experience in all aspects of building from footings to roof. This also includes experience with concrete, tools, building materials, blueprints and land surveying. Experience with operating and maintaining production equipment as well as monitoring automation processes. Willing to relocate to: Waterloo, IA
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Manufacturing Production Technician
Conagra Brands-Waterloo-IA
April 2025 to Present
Machine operator
Line Technician
Line Maintenance
Operating and Maintaining Equipment:
Operate and maintain various types of production equipment, ensuring it's functioning correctly and efficiently.
Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:
Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or process issues, making necessary adjustments or repairs.
Quality Control:
Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet specifications and standards. Production Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate records of production processes, materials used, and output. Safety Compliance:
Adhere to safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment. Service Technician\ Quality
Padget Technologies-Cedar Falls, IA
August 2019 to March 2025
I work as a service tech on john deere tractors. I am one of a two person team that does service work on a 9000 rx series tractor. I do service work on 7000, 8000 and 9000 series tractors ranging from whole engine replacements to hydraulic leaks as well. I have also done quality work for our company at john deere engine works inspecting parts and including inspecting/ chipping and or grinding on raw casting engine blocks. I have done a variety of different things as well within our company as we are a consulting and engineering company.
Specicification Analyst
Bartech Group(John Deere)-Cedarfalls, IA
March 2018 to August 2019
I run 3d modeled parts through a program called Creo Parametric to assure that certain tests are passes and requirements are met. Also, I run data through microsoft excel to make sure things align as well. Shipping/Recieving
Universal Industries-Cedarfalls, IA
March 2017 to March 2018
Read and interpreted work orders.
• Determined work assignments and equipment needs.
• Loaded and unloaded materials.
• Moved materials by hand and using heavy equipment.
• Assembled product containers.
• Maintained tools and equipment.
Laborer
Modern Builders-Janesville, IA
October 2016 to March 2017
• Performed physical tasks for projects such as building.
• Put up and took down braces and temporary devices.
• Helped operators align, move and adjust equipment and materials.
• Designated construction work areas.
• Identified and distributed building materials to appropriate locations.
• Wore required personnel safety equipment.
• Used industry tools such as levels, personnel lifts, power drills and power saws. Education
education and career planning
Hawkeye community college-Waterloo, IA
August 2013 to September 2016
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Transmissions
• Driving (10+ years)
• Construction
• Framing
• Manufacturing company experience
• Hand tools
• Freight Experience
• Mechanical knowledge
• Construction Laborer
• Assembly
• Reach truck
• General Laborer
• Materials handling
• Manufacturing
• Drywall
• Excel
• Creo
• Freight
• Shipping software, material handling as well as about 3 yrs of fortruck experience including gas, electric and reach trucks (3 years)
• Service Technician Experience
• Microsoft Excel
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
Industrial safety certificate (OSHA), OSHA 10 hr certificate
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