Ted Sowko
Braidwood
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent mechanical skills, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 35 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Self starter with expert work related background.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Falcon Equipment Repair
03.1999 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Fabrication Shop Supervisor
Unique Metal Products
05.1995 - 02.1999
- Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
- Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
- Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
- Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Established and analyzed cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives.
Equipment Field Mechanic
Signes Underground Construction
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reavis
Burbank, IL06.1977
Skills
Operations Management daily in all facets of the Equipment Repair field Diagnosis and hands on repairs in Hydraulics, Electrical up to 48 volts DC , Power Transmission, Diesel Engine Repair, Field Fabrication and General Maintenance
Timeline
Owner
Falcon Equipment Repair
03.1999 - Current
Fabrication Shop Supervisor
Unique Metal Products
05.1995 - 02.1999
Equipment Field Mechanic
Signes Underground Construction
01.1993 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
Reavis
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