Richard Strawser

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with 24 years of dedicated experience specializing in the repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of high-speed manufacturing machinery. Formally trained through a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program with specialized coursework in industrial electricity and wiring.

Safety-focused professional holding an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry qualification, with a proven track record of zero-incident compliance in fast-paced production environments.

Maintenance Mechanic - Quaker Oats - Danville, IL

(2000-06 - 2024-06)

• Mechanical Overhauls: Disassembled complex plant machinery, conveyors, and production equipment to diagnose failures, replace defective components, and reassemble units to precise operational specifications.
• Reactive & Preventive Maintenance: Executed daily routine servicing and emergency mechanical repairs to maximize equipment uptime and sustain high-volume processing operations.
• System Diagnostics: Diagnosed mechanical and structural malfunctions through systematic troubleshooting, utilizing technical manuals and precision testing instruments.
• Operational Validation: Functionally tested and operated newly commissioned or repaired machinery to rigorously verify mechanical integrity and performance prior to production hand-off.
• Routine Servicing: Maximized asset life cycles by systematically cleaning, lubricating, aligning, and adjusting critical mechanical parts.
• Compliance Documentation: Maintained detailed, accurate service logs of all completed repairs and inspections to ensure strict regulatory compliance and precise equipment history tracking.

Industrial Electricity Coursework (INELT 268) - Danville Area Community College (DACC) (1989 - 1989)