Paul Pratt
Pocatello
Summary
Dynamic Hydraulic Technician with proven expertise at Spudnick, enhancing system performance through innovative solutions. Skilled in MIG welding and facility maintenance, I excel in team collaboration and leadership. Committed to safety compliance, I developed an automated system that significantly reduced technician time, showcasing my ability to drive efficiency and improve operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
Spudnick
Blackfoot
10.2024 - Current
- Repaired and replaced hydraulic and pneumatic systems, enhancing system performance
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues, minimizing downtime
- Adhered to safety protocols, safeguarding vehicle integrity and technician wellbeing
- Developed an automated system for imaging and deploying new computers that reduced technician time by X%
Operator
Simplot Don Plant
Pocatello
01.2006 - 09.2022
- Worked as an operator in many different areas at Simplot. I was a qualified operator at the boiler house, ammonia plant, sulfuric 300 and sulfuric 400. I also loaded and unloaded railcars with sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and ammonia. I would attend safety meetings every week. I also was a qualified operator in 7 different positions in the phosphoric acid area. I made sure to put in work orders for items that needed attention for preventative maintenance. I would take samples of the product and water and run tests regularly. I have experience in MIG welding, performed maintenance on equipment hydraulics and mechanical.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Reported Failures, malfunctions, and tear and wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Trained new employees on machine operation techniques and essential business procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Documented maintenance activities in logs for record-keeping.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Rotated among various workstations to support production operations.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Stayed current with testing and training requirements.
Supervisor
Double L Manufacturing
American Falls
05.1997 - 01.2006
- Monitored employee productivity, providing feedback and coaching to enhance performance.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Wrote employee evaluations to support pay raise recommendations.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Evaluated departmental needs and delegated tasks to improve production efficiency.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Quality checked each and every piece of equipment we built and sold.
- Led by example and took pride in what we built.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, ID06-1995
Some College (No Degree) -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDSkills
- Hydraulic systems
- Hydraulic experience
- Facility Maintenance
- MIG Welding experience
- Deadline Adherence
- Works under pressure
- Fast Learner
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Hydraulic Technician
Spudnick
10.2024 - Current
Operator
Simplot Don Plant
01.2006 - 09.2022
Supervisor
Double L Manufacturing
05.1997 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Idaho State University