Joshua Heidorn
Lawrenceburg
Summary
Results-driven professional with background in overseeing mechanics, installers, and repairers. Hold comprehensive experience in managing teams to maximize productivity and ensure high standards of work quality. Skilled in problem-solving, effective communication, and implementing cost-saving measures. Made significant impacts on operational efficiency through strategic planning and staff training.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LTO Operator
Ryder Logistics
Hebron
07.2023 - Current
Manager
The Sign Exchange
Greensburg
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Boilermaker
Local Union 374
Hammond
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Diagnosed problems with boilers and related equipment using technical manuals.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Shaped seams, joints, and irregular edges of pressure vessel sections and structural parts to attain specified fit of parts.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment and selected type and size of pipes for transport to worksite.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Maintained records of all repair work performed on boilers and related machinery.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Hollywood Casino Toledo
Lawrenceburg
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner while encouraging team building skills among employees.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
Crew Chief- Air Craft Maintenance
Air Force
Charleston
12.2003 - 06.2005
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2014
Technical Degree-4 Year Apprenticeship - Boilermaking (Industrial Maintenance)
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Hammond, IN05-2014
High School Diploma -
South Dearborn High School
Aurora, IN02-1999
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Technical troubleshooting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Safety compliance
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Maintain vehicles
- Workplace cleanliness
- Excellent communication
- Risk management
- Problem diagnosis
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- OSHA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Resolve grievances
- Training & Development
- Analytical skills
- Leadership skills
- Crisis management
- Hazard monitoring and management
- Tools and equipment maintenance
- Professional demeanor
- Tool and parts inventory oversight
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Repair requirements determination
Timeline
LTO Operator
Ryder Logistics
07.2023 - Current
Manager
The Sign Exchange
02.2019 - 06.2023
Boilermaker
Local Union 374
01.2010 - 01.2019
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Hollywood Casino Toledo
01.2006 - 12.2009
Crew Chief- Air Craft Maintenance
Air Force
12.2003 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Technical Degree-4 Year Apprenticeship - Boilermaking (Industrial Maintenance)
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
High School Diploma -
South Dearborn High School