Dexter Carlson
Glendale Heights,IL
Summary
A young maintenance mechanic/technician looking to grow further a career. Proficient in performing preventative maintenance to ensure less production downtime. Believes 80+% of the day should be planned, leaving less than 20% for unexpected breakdowns. Determined to gain more knowledge and will grasp any opportunity to improve self. Committed to working together with members of all departments to provide efficiency. Believes people need to be proactive instead of reactive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Brett Anthony Foods
04.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance reducing downtime from 50% to less than 20%.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plans to minimize downtime.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Machinist
West Coast Machinery
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Education
Trade Test Certificate - Fitting And Turning
False Bay College
West Lake, Cape Town 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Wittedrift High School
Wittedrift, South Africa12.2011
Skills
- Repairing
- Patience
- Time-management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Take initiative
- Vast Mechanical Knowledge
- Basic Electrical knowledge
- Compliance with safety procedures
- Communication
- Pneumatic and hydraulic
- Manual dexterity
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Brett Anthony Foods
04.2023 - Current
Machinist
West Coast Machinery
06.2018 - 12.2020
Trade Test Certificate - Fitting And Turning
False Bay College
High School Diploma -
Wittedrift High School
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