JOE DAVIS651 Cork Crossing, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 | C: (608)438-6770 | jdfixit4u@gmail.com

Professional SummaryMaintenance Mechanic committed to providing excellent service to clients inmanufacturing sites for 23 years. Highly specialized in doing the job right on time, thefirst time, every time.

Core QualificationsStrong attention to detail Six Sigma CertificationTroubleshooting Team buildingCritical thinker Process improvement strategiesInitiative to work independently Dedicated

ExperienceMaintenance Mechanic Mar 2016 to CurrentBiotechnique LLC - Madison, W IRead manufacturer manuals, diagrams and specifications prior to repairing equipment.Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects. Reassembledequipment after completed repairs. Operated tools such as hoists and saws.Routinely inspected machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Used handtools to replace defective equipment parts. Used manufactures manuals to createand write maintenance SOP's. Installation of equipment.Maintenance Mechanic Apr 2014 to Jun 2015Nestle Purina - Jefferson, W ITested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects. Tested and repairedelectric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems. Interpretedelectrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams. Implemented vastknowledge of electronics principles to resolve complex electrical problems. Repairedelectrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnosticequipment. Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive MaintenanceChecks and Services (PMCS). Installed and repaired equipment based on mechanicaldrawings and electrical prints. Disassembled broken and defective equipment tofacilitate repair. performed predictive maintenance tasks.Frequently worked overtime,weekends and holidays. Assembled components with hand and power tools. Laid out,fitted and fabricated metal components. Inspected grooves, angles and gapallowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments. Operatedmanual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.Worked with USDA and EPA inspectors on company compliance measures.Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic Jun 2015 to Mar 2015Royle Printing - Sun Prairie, W IPlanned, scheduled and coordinated detailed phases of large-scale projects.Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects. Disassembled brokenand defective equipment to facilitate repair. Reassembled equipment aftercompleted repairs. Assembled and installed wiring, electrical and electroniccomponents. Assembled and maintained physical structures using hand and powertools. Operated tools such as hoists and saws. Routinely inspected machinery andequipment to diagnose malfunctions. Used hand tools to replace defectiveequipment parts. Replaced worn and damaged hoses, wiring and belts. Scheduledpreventive maintenance for appliances, smoke detectors and filter changes. Activelysuggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production timesand reduce costs. Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.Changed equipment over to new product. Helped achieve company goals bysupporting production workers.Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician Feb 2014 to Apr 2014MPI - Deerfield, W ITroubleshooted electrical/electronic control circuits. Interpreted electrical andmechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams. Read and worked from electronicblueprint drawings. Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays. Collected,entered and analyzed data and created reports based on findings. Built power

distribution cabinetsLead Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic Jun 2011 to Feb 2014Didion Milling - Cambria, W ITested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and controlsystems. Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restoreequipment and maintain uptime. Implemented vast knowledge of electronicsprinciples to resolve complex electrical problems. Repaired electrical equipment usinghand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment. Installed fiber opticsthroughout the entire plant and spliced into hubs. Built MCC rooms on severaldifferent floors as part of the company expansion. Trained new employees. Supervised3 electricians and 7 contractors on a daily basis. Wrote the entire preventativemaintenance program for the electrical department. Initialized a predictivemaintenance program for the electrical department to include vibration analysis andthermo imaging. Programmed and installed VFD's. Worked on 24v thru 480v systems.Worked with the USDA and EPA inspectors on new projects and company compliance.Lead Electrician May 2010 to Jun 2011Mid-West General and Mechanical - Highland, W ITroubleshot, repaired and set telemetry alarms and plunger lift controls. Performedroutine automation equipment maintenance at various production-related facilities.Assessed operations and made recommendations to improve safety, increaseproductivity, enhance performance and reduce costs. Monitored well productionequipment. Determined appropriate methods and sequencing of operations.Troubleshot manufacturing and inspection test equipment on electronic parts ofbuilding facilities. Ran cycle checks of electromechanical systems consisting ofmultiple integrated circuits. Quickly replaced faulty parts and unit wiring and retestedsystems. Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.Implemented vast knowledge of electronics principles to resolve complex electricalproblems. Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays. Installed and repairedequipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints. Trained newapprentices. Removed and Replaced power distribution systems working hand in handwith the Department of Energy.Maintenance Mechanic Apr 2009 to May 2010Harlan Laboratories - Madison, W IWorked with single and three-phase power distribution. Troubleshot equipmentproblems using tools such as multi-meters and general hand-tools. Servicedequipment and systems in owned and leased facilities. Regularly updated themaintenance database using computer workstations. Inspected facility-relatedmanufacturing support systems on a daily basis. Installed equipment and systems ontime and on schedule. Installed electrical data and telephone lines and fixtures.Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments. Inspected and testedmachinery to diagnose malfunctions.Lead Electrical Maintenance Jun 2008 to Apr 2009Sanimax - DeForest, W IInterpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment andmaintain uptime. Implemented vast knowledge of electronics principles to resolvecomplex electrical problems. Drafted and completed a daily, weekly and monthlychecklist for building equipment maintenance. Inspected and tested machinery todiagnose malfunctions. Assembled wiring, electrical and electronic components.Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments. Troubleshootedequipment by running electrical and electronic testing devices. Completed routinepreventative maintenance. Tested electrical appliances to prevent hazards and safetyissues. Bolted down and unbolted racks. Completed daily rounds to inspect facilitiesequipment. Patched and repaired fiber optic functions. Managed and updatedequipment records. Wrote and updated procedures for facility operations department.Trained new employees. Installed power distribution cabinets.Lead Production Electrician Mar 2005 to Jun 2008Trachte INC - Oregon, W ICompleted routine preventative maintenance. Interpreted electrical and mechanicalschematics, blueprints and diagrams. Implemented vast knowledge of electronicsprinciples to resolve complex electrical problems. Continued internal education,training and certifications to stay ahead of an evolving financial industry landscape,learned new product releases, and increased value to the company and the clientbase Worked on projects, which provided value to the department, the company, andthe client base. Prepared equipment for all operations. Assembled wiring, electrical

and electronic components. Adjusted functional parts of devices and controlinstruments. Trained new employees. Installed wiring for low voltage thru highvoltage on mobile sub-stations. Traveled with building and set them for the powercompanies.Electrican Jun 1993 to Mar 2005IBEW 159 - Madison, W IInstalled safety systems, including emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systemsand battery systems. Tested the entire electrical assembly for performance levels andsafety concerns. Performed electrical utility services for industrial based and newbuilding projects. Troubleshot EMCS and variable frequency drive systems. Tested andoperated a variety of electrical components and systems. Responded to emergencycallbacks and provided onsite support. Consistently worked to code on all projects,utilizing drawings and manuals. Traced and diagnosed malfunctions with hand toolsand test equipment such as multi-meters. Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480volt power distribution systems. Collaborated with a diverse team of architects andelectrical and mechanical engineers. Ran a service electrician truck. Trained newemployees. Foreman on several capital projects. Supervised up to 17 electricians on jobsites. Laboratory Animal Technician Aug 1988 to Jun 1993Hazleton Laboratories - Madison, W IAccurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability andaccuracy in test results reporting. Referred quality control data to the ClinicalLaboratory Scientist Coordinator. Closely followed trends and techniques in medicallaboratory testing. Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to newlaboratory personnel. Routinely performed medical laboratory tests, procedures,experiments and analyses to provide data for clinical research studies. Createddetailed reports summarizing data collected in the laboratory for the research anddevelopment, regulatory affairs and marketing teams. Correctly prepared laboratoryequipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.Improved formulas and processes to increase efficiency. Created technical andresearch documents such as environmental impact reports. Collected blood samplesfrom rodents and rabbits. Guaranteed all data met stringent quality control standards.

EducationLevel 1 Vibration Analysis 2015Vibration Analysis - Jefferson, W ILevel 1 Ammonia System Operator 2015Garden City Ammonia Program - Garden City, KSTPM Certified 2015Total Production Management - Jefferson, W IFDA Certification Food Packaging &Retorts 2015U W - Madison, W ISix Sigma Green Belt 2011Six Sigma - Cambria, W ICertificate Maintenance Management 2010Corporate College (online) - Cambria, W ILevel 1 Thermographer 2010Infared InstitiuteLaboratory Animal Technician 2 1992AALAS - Madison, W I

Military ExperienceUS Army 1982-1985101st Airborne DivisionAirborne CertifiedAirAssault CertifiedJungle Expert