Leo Kuhmayer
Meadow Lake,Saskatchewan
Summary
A highly motivated Red seal endorsed Journey person Heavy Equipment Technician that produces quality work on tight deadlines with safety in mind. My experience in operating heavy equipment, becoming a Heavy Equipment Technician and being a process operator have given me great troubleshooting skills to complete work safely and efficiently.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Tolko Industries
11.2019 - Current
- Reduced downtime for heavy duty equipment by promptly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace to promote efficiency, safety, and professionalism within the shop environment.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and overall impact on operations.
- Executed complex repairs involving engine overhauls, hydraulic system rebuilds and electrical diagnostics.
- Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to develop creative solutions for unique or challenging repair scenarios encountered.
- Maintained equipment with regular inspections and minor repairs, notifying supervisor immediately of major issues.
- Troubleshoot and repair multiple mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems. These systems include Linde forklifts, CAT wheel loaders, Tanguay 460 rail driven log handlers, JLG man lifts, Grove Cranes, Broderson Carry decks
- Use schematics and service manuals to find and order parts through various venders.
- Work with supervisors and the reliability team to develop and upgrade service routines to match the environments that different pieces of equipment work in.
- I believe it has been beneficial to work with both the European and domestic machines to see the different hydraulic and electrical systems.
Production Technician
Tolko Industries
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Worked as Saw technician in the Packaging department of the mill.
- Was lead hand in the area and supervised/managed 4 other employees in the area Oversaw the final product quality control.
- Worked in conjunction with the maintenance team to make precision measurement adjustments to ensure the product was to spec.
- Troubleshoot upset conditions and work with maintenance staff to repair safely and efficiently.
- While i was in this position i had the opportunity to work over time hours with the maintenance staff of the mill. This is what lead me into the opportunity of the Heavy Equipment Technician apprenticeship
Centrifuge Operator
3k Oil
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Operate and over-see the processing of slop oil through a centrifuge system.
- Mix polymer water clarifying chemical and rate chemical pumps.
- Constantly adjusting and accounting for different product being processed
- Servicing and maintaining centrifuge weekly Spinning oil cuts for basic solids and water readings
- Lead operator on shift of 4 people Collected readings on status, temperature, flow rate and other points for documentation.
- Recorded production deviations in standardized charts to track trends and aid in production management.
- Maintained daily log books and submitted daily reports detailing site activities and findings for internal records and regulatory submissions.
Education
Red Seal - Heavy Equipment Technician
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology
Saskatoon, SK10.2023
Practical Hydraulics
CD Industrial Group
Red Deer, AB03.2022
Skills
- Operating various types of heavy equipment
- Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
- Equipment Inspection
- Punctual
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Reporting and documentation
- Excellent time management
Languages
Timeline
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Tolko Industries
11.2019 - Current
Production Technician
Tolko Industries
11.2016 - 05.2019
Centrifuge Operator
3k Oil
12.2013 - 08.2015
Red Seal - Heavy Equipment Technician
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology
Practical Hydraulics
CD Industrial Group
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