Ryan Zaeske
Sheridan,IL
Summary
Driven and mechanically inclined, I worked as a Millwright at Iron Oak Energy Solutions, mastering heavy equipment operation and demonstrating a keen ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of machinery. My passion for learning and strong work ethic, coupled with exceptional mechanical skills and a caring, understanding approach to teamwork, highlight my potential for growth and contribution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
05.2021 - Current
- Between May 2021-July 2023 I ran heavy equipment in the pit and learned many other jobs while doing so.
- In July 2023 I switched to a 12 hour dayshift position and became a millwright after passing the millwright test and welding test.
- As a millwright I inspect machines, fix machines (a wide variety of machines), and keep an eye and ear out for anything potentially wrong in the plant.
- I follow all safety guidelines including LOTO procedures, and all PPE is worn during appropriate times.
- I've always had a strong interest and understanding of mechanical things and how they work.
- As a 24 year old, I may not be the most knowledgeable yet. But I do think of myself as a sponge and pick things up rather quick. I love to learn, have a strong work ethic, and will always try my best no matter the circumstances.
Township Worker
Northville Township
06.2018 - 08.2019
- I was responsible for keeping roads nice whether that's sweeping streets or adding gravel to gravel roads.
- I directed traffic when there was roadwork being done (got to hold the sign).
- Replaced old worn out street signs.
- And was the shop person who did some maintenance on trucks, washed the trucks, cleaned the shop and more.
- Ran an enclosed cab John Deere front wheel loader while there.
- It was a nice job to have while in high school until I went to college for a year.
IT Intern
Somonauk High School
05.2019 - 07.2019
- I was an IT intern for the school I went to. Only goy payed $9 an hour before tax to do it. I just did it for the resume.
- I learned some skills about how to troubleshoot computer issues.
- Helped to organize a lot of data and learned to run spreadsheets pretty well during that time.
Farm Hand
Harrington Farm
05.2014 - 08.2017
- I was a farm hand, I got handed the jobs nobody else wanted to do and worked hard for that $12 an hour.
- Ran tractors and baled hay, plenty of landscaping was done too.
- Was a nice job to have during summer break in middle/high school and gave me a lot of necessary skills and a good work ethic.
Education
Changed Course in Life After A Year of Study - Mechanical Engineering
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILStudied For A Year Then Got Current Job - Welding
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, ILHigh School Diploma -
Somonauk High School
Somonauk, IL05-2019
Skills
- Built a 13' catamaran speedboat from scratch that I designed I designed it at the end of high school and 25 years later (about 800 hrs of work) it was completed And I still run around in it today (It does 50 mph) And I built it by myself with the occasional help lifting the heavy things
- Rebuilding a 1970 challenger from essentially the ground up There was lots of welding and knowing where all the little parts go And I'm also building the engine for that myself
- Millwright
- Heavy equipment operator (Caterpillar D5, D8, D9, 980 front loader; Komatsu 360, 490 excavators; John Deere 444, 844; Komatsu haul trucks, 30 and 40 ton trucks; JLG and JCB skytracks and manlifts (from 40'-150' manlifts); forklift operator) Countless hours in the dozers, excavators, and haul trucks And went through a Caterpillar Dozer training course when I first started
- Utility person So I kept wedron looking nice and clean (well tried to with all the sand lol)
- I have a very strong mechanical mind where I understand how things work
- Did lots of bearings at my current occupation
- Went through Hauck dryers training course to understand more about how those systems work
- I have a lot of useful skills that can be further honed depending on the environment I'm in
- I'm also a very understanding person with good listening skills who cares about people
- Oh and I built a camper to pull behind my quad when I was about 13 years old and I slept in it a lot
Timeline
Millwright
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
05.2021 - Current
IT Intern
Somonauk High School
05.2019 - 07.2019
Township Worker
Northville Township
06.2018 - 08.2019
Farm Hand
Harrington Farm
05.2014 - 08.2017
Changed Course in Life After A Year of Study - Mechanical Engineering
Olivet Nazarene University
Studied For A Year Then Got Current Job - Welding
Illinois Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Somonauk High School
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