Richard Van Anne
About Richard Van Anne
Richard Van Anne is a Maintenance Technician II at Chobani in Twin Falls, ID, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in technical roles, including experience in the US Navy and various engineering positions, along with multiple academic qualifications in welding and electro-mechanical technology.
Work at Chobani
Richard Van Anne has been employed at Chobani as a Maintenance Technician II since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on dairy filling and packaging equipment. His work is essential to ensuring the operational efficiency of the production processes at the Twin Falls, Idaho facility.
Education and Expertise
Richard studied at the College of Southern Idaho, where he focused on Stick/Mig welding and earned a Welding Cert Level 1 in 2019. He also studied at Front Range Community College, achieving an Associate's Degree in Electro-Mechanical and Energy Technology from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he is pursuing an Associate's Degree in General Studies at Front Range Community College, which he has been studying since 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in maintaining and repairing dairy filling and packaging equipment.
Background
Richard Van Anne has a diverse professional background. He served in the US Navy as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate from 2003 to 2005 and later as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 2005 to 2007. After his military service, he worked as a Field Service Engineer at CBW Automation from 2013 to 2019, where he gained experience in the automation industry before joining Chobani.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at Chobani, Richard accumulated significant experience in various technical positions. He worked for six years at CBW Automation as a Field Service Engineer, focusing on service and support in the automation sector. His military background in the US Navy provided him with foundational skills in electronics and machinery, which he has applied throughout his career.