Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Leader

Caleb Gawthorp

Mount Carmel, IL

618-***-**** • *****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced manufacturing and maintenance professional with more than 14 years of experience in automotive manufacturing environments. Skilled in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and team leadership. Proven ability to lead teams, improve production efficiency, and maintain safe and reliable operations in fast-paced manufacturing facilities.

Professional Experience

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana

Skilled Team Leader June 2017 – May 2026

• Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired manufacturing equipment to support continuous production operations

• Led and supported team members in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment

• Diagnosed mechanical and operational issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

• Assisted with preventative maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives

• Promoted workplace safety and adherence to company standards and procedures

Toyota Boshoku Illinois

Skilled Team Leader May 2012 – June 2017

• Maintained and repaired manufacturing equipment used in automotive production

• Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and implemented corrective actions

• Supervised and coordinated team activities to meet production goals

• Assisted in maintaining quality standards and production efficiency

• Supported continuous improvement efforts within the facility

Education

Associate Degree — Wabash Valley College

Skills

• Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

• Troubleshooting & Repair

• Preventative Maintenance

• Team Leadership

• Automotive Manufacturing

• Mechanical Systems

• Production Support

• Safety Compliance

• Continuous Improvement

• Problem Solving

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