Rod Orchard
Pocatello
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with background in performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities, capable of diagnosing faults and conducting repairs in a timely manner. Proven ability to improve efficiency through effective equipment upgrades and modifications. Known for improving safety standards and adhering to all regulations and guidelines during repair and maintenance processes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician/Welder
SME Steel Corp
Pocaello
10.2022 - Current
- Operate hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repair or replace faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts, such as bearings, seals, gears, and valves.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Install new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication, and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Routinely inspect plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
Fitter welder
Premier Technology
Blackfoot
12.2001 - 08.2017
- Assembled components using hand tools and machinery according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Pocatello, ID05-1993
Skills
- Conveyor systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety awareness
- Welding techniques
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Equipment installation
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Maintenance Technician/Welder
SME Steel Corp
10.2022 - Current
Fitter welder
Premier Technology
12.2001 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Highland High School