Lars van Dijk
Junior Maintenance Technician | Electro-Mechanical & Industrial Automation
Amsterdam
Professional Summary
Junior Maintenance Technician trained in mechatronics and practical industrial machinery servicing, with hands-on experience maintaining high-throughput conveyor networks and packaging lines.
Diligent troubleshooter with a strong safety focus, adept at interpreting technical schematics, replacing electro-mechanical components, and documenting work orders within CMMS platforms.
Work Experience
HavenVloot Logistics Automation
Amsterdam
Junior Maintenance Technician
Jul 2025 – Present
- Carry out scheduled inspections, preventive lubrication, and wear monitoring on parcel-handling conveyor belts and sorting lines.
- Diagnose mechanical and electro-pneumatic malfunctions using digital multimeters, thermal cameras, and equipment schematics.
- Replace worn bearings, drive chains, photoelectric sensors, and pneumatic cylinders to reduce sorting line downtime.
- Record spare parts usage, fault codes, and completed maintenance tasks within Ultimo CMMS software.
Zaanstroom Packaging Systems
Zaandam
Apprentice Maintenance Technician (BBL)
Sept 2023 – Jun 2025
- Assisted senior mechanics with weekly overhauls and mechanical changeovers on automated packaging machines.
- Inspected emergency stop circuits, pneumatic line pressures, and motor drive belt tensions before daily production shifts.
- Supported the assembly of subcomponents and calibrated optical alignment sensors under technician supervision.
Education
ROC van Amsterdam
Diploma MBO Level 4 · Mechatronics (MBO Level 4) · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Passed · Sept 2021 – Jun 2025
Completed practical vocational coursework covering industrial automation, PLC fault finding, pneumatic actuators, sensor integration, and electrical circuitry diagnostics.
Conducted end-of-study capstone project optimizing lubrication cycles and conveyor motor alignment for automated sorting systems.
Technical Projects
Pneumatic Sorting Loop Automation
Jan 2025 – May 2025
- Constructed and wired a three-stage belt conveyor test bench fitted with diffuse-reflective sensors and pneumatic sorting arms.
- Configured an entry-level Siemens S7-1200 PLC logic routine to detect stalled workpieces and trigger alarm beacons.
Core Skills
Preventive Maintenance
Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Sensor Calibration
Motor and Bearing Replacement
Industrial Wiring Diagrams
PLC Fault Diagnosis
CMMS Data Entry
Basic Turning and Milling
Safety Protocols (VCA)
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
Certifications
Basic Safety VCA (B-VCA)
PBNA · May 2025
NEN 3140 Instructionally Competent Person (VOP)
SBK Opleidingen · Sept 2025