Blake Pierce
Mount Vernon
Summary
I graduated high school in may of 2021 and started college in August of 2021, I earned a degree in industrial maintenance and a certificate In programbable logic controllers and in robotics. I was in a 3 year apprenticeship and Federally registered U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship for Production Journeyman level training in industrial electrical maintenance
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrician
Continental Tire
Mount Vernon IL
08.2021 - Current
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults in machinery, reducing downtime significantly.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to implement preventive maintenance schedules for electrical components.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and troubleshooting techniques, enhancing team efficiency.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems to enhance performance and reduce potential hazards in the workplace.
- Assisted in the training and development of junior electricians, fostering teamwork and skill growth among colleagues.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Diagnosed root causes of equipment failure utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques, enabling swift resolution for minimal disruption to production schedules.
Bennett Metal Products
Mount Vernon
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality metal products efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to identify and address potential issues proactively.
- Maintained accurate production records for quality control and compliance purposes.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05.2024
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Industrial wiring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Industrial control systems
- Programmable logic controllers
- Motor control circuits
- Electrical schematics
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Variable frequency drives
- Lock Out-tag out procedures
- Diagnostic testing
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Hand and power tool operation
- Voltage and current meters
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical safety
- Worker training
Certification
Federally registered U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship for Production Machinery Electrician. Journeyman-level training in industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, control circuits, PLC-controlled equipment, and electrical safety/LOTO
Timeline
Industrial Electrician
Continental Tire
08.2021 - Current
Bennett Metal Products
05.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance
Rend Lake College