Nick is a Maintenance Technician with MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. in Ferdinand, Indiana. Nick’s job is not only to repair machinery when it breaks down but also to routinely inspect and maintain the equipment before there is a problem. When equipment breaks down, Nick works with the machine operators to diagnose the problem and get the machine back up and running as soon as possible.

Maintenance Technicians like Nick use electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and their in-depth knowledge of the equipment to find and fix the problem. Nick has always been curious about how machines work and enjoys fixing them, both at work and at home. As a student, he took advantage of trades classes at his school, including shop class, welding, and mechanics. Nick worked as a large equipment mechanic after high school until a friend recognized that his problem-solving and people skills made him a good candidate for a position in the maintenance department at MasterBrand.

To learn more about Nick and his career path, explore his profile page.

Resources for Educators, Parents, and Students

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